Quick Info
| Profession | Writer, Singer, Lyricist, Actor, Music director, Film director |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 05/05/1974 |
| Age | 52 years |
| Birthplace | Mumbai |
Latest News about Farhad Samji
14/07/2026
Farhad Samji was quoted discussing his ongoing writing work on 'Welcome to the Jungle' and said he is developing three to four new scripts. He also indicated that a future directorial announcement is expected soon, showing continued activity in Bollywood during 2026.
15/04/2025
Farhad Samji faced renewed online criticism from some Akshay Kumar fans over his association with 'Hera Pheri 3'. The social media campaign called for his removal from the project, reflecting ongoing backlash to his recent work in commercial comedies.
20/02/2025
Farhad Samji was reported to be collaborating with Sajid Khan on a new comedy project. The report described the project as a professional reunion and said production was expected to begin in mid-2025, with Samji attached as writer and director.
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Bio/Wiki
| Farhad Samji is an Indian screenwriter, director, and lyricist known for his contributions to Hindi cinema. He began his career in 2002 as a lyricist alongside his brother Sajid Samji, and the duo became known as Sajid-Farhad. He has written dialogues for numerous films and has directed major Bollywood comedies including the Housefull franchise and Bachchhan Paandey. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 170 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Personal Life
| Farhad Samji is married to Zukhruf Farhad Samji. The couple has two children. |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Spouse | Zukhruf Farhad Samji | ||
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| Children | Two children | ||
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| Siblings | Sajid Samji (film director) |
Career
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/farhadsamji/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/FarhadSamjiOfficial/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Farhad Samji is a versatile Indian artist known for his work in writing, singing, acting, directing, and composing music. | |
| 2. He began his career in 2002 as a lyricist before transitioning to writing dialogues. | |
| 3. Some of the notable Hindi films he has penned dialogues for include Golmaal 3 (2010), Singham (2011), and Coolie No. 1 (2020). | |
| 4. Farhad Samji has directed popular Bollywood films like Housefull 3 (2016) and Bachchhan Paandey (2022). | |
| 5. In 2018, he took over as the director of 'Housefull 4' following #MeToo allegations against the previous director, Sajid Khan. | |
| 6. Apart from writing and directing, he has also showcased his talents as a playback singer and a music composer in various movies. | |
| 7. One incident in 2023 involved a Twitter trend titled 'Remove Farhad Samji from Hera Pheri,' initiated by a fan page of Akshay Kumar as a critique of his work. | |
| 8. He has advocated for remaking old films, stating the difficulty lies in enhancing a good storyline rather than creating a new one from scratch. | |
| 9. His recent work includes penning dialogues for the movie Cirkus (2023) starring Ranveer Singh. | |
| 10. Farhad Samji draws inspiration for his screenwriting from esteemed filmmaker Kader Khan. | |
| 11. In addition to feature films, he has directed the web series Booo: Sabki Phategi (2019) and music videos like Ek Chumma (2019) and The Bhoot Song (2019). | |
| 12. He has written and directed over 72 films throughout his 22-year career in Bollywood. |