Sajid Nadiadwala

Director, Producer, Writer

Indian Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Quick Info

ProfessionDirector, Producer, Writer
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth18/02/1966
Age60 years
BirthplaceMumbai, Maharashtra, India

Latest News about Sajid Nadiadwala

12/06/2025

Sajid Nadiadwala spoke about the two-climax concept for Housefull 5 and described it as a bold creative choice. He said the idea worked in the film's favor, despite the risk that it could have backfired.

07/06/2025

Housefull 5 opened strongly at the box office with a reported day-one domestic net collection of ₹24.35 crore. The film, produced under Sajid Nadiadwala's banner, drew attention for releasing in two versions with different endings.

27/05/2025

Sajid Nadiadwala revealed that Housefull 5 was designed with multiple climaxes and different killers shown in different screenings. The film was scheduled for a June 2025 release and continued the long-running Housefull comedy franchise with a new experimental format.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameSajid Nadiadwala
NicknameSN
Zodiac sign/Sun signAquarius
ReligionIslam
Caste/EthnicityGujarati
Food HabitNon-Vegetarian
AddressNadiadwala Villa, New Ocean View, J. P. Road, Versova, Andheri (West), Mumbai
HobbiesWatching Football & movies

Physical Stats & More

Height178 cm
Weight85 kg
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolDon Bosco High School, Mumbai
College/UniversityH. R. College, Mumbai
Qualifications
  • B.Com
  • G.C.D (Law)
  • C.A.

Personal Life

Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/Girlfriends
  • Divya Bharti (Actress)
  • Tabu (Actress)
  • Warda Khan Nadiadwala (Journalist)
Marriage Date
SpouseWarda Khan Nadiadwala (also known as Wardha Khan)

Relationships & More

Wife/Spouse
  • Divya Bharti (m. 1992-till her death in 1993)
  • Warda Khan Nadiadwala (m. 2000-present)
  • Divya Bharti (m. 20/05/1992 - died 05/04/1993)
  • Warda Khan Nadiadwala (m. 18/11/2000 - present)
Children
  • Subhan Nadiadwala
  • Sufyan Nadiadwala
Parents
FatherSulieman Nadiadwala (Producer, died in 2007)
MotherShafaat Nadiadwala
GrandfatherAbdul Karim Nadiadwala (Producer)

Family

FatherSulieman Nadiadwala (Producer, died in 2007)
MotherShafaat Nadiadwala
Spouse
Children
  • Subhan Nadiadwala
  • Sufyan Nadiadwala
GrandfatherAbdul Karim Nadiadwala (Producer)

Career

Debut
ProducerZulm Ki Hukumat (1992)
DirectorKick (2014)
Awards/Achievements
Stardust Award for Best Film – Comedy or Romance for the film 'Housefull'
  • BIG Star Most Entertaining Romantic Film for the film '2 States'
  • Stardust Special Award for biggest grosser of 2014 for the film 'Kick' and 'Showman Of The Year' at the Star Box Office India Awards
  • IIFA Award for Best Debutant Director for the film 'Kick'
  • Screen Award for Entertainer of the Year
National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment for 'Chhichhore'
Early CareerAssistant director in J.P. Dutta's 'Ghulami' (1985); Production assistant in uncle's production house
Production CompanyNadiadwala Grandson Entertainment Pvt Ltd.
Notable Productions
  • Jeet (1996)
  • Judwaa (1997)
  • Har Dil Jo Pyar Karega (2000)
  • Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004)
  • Housefull (2010)
  • 2 States (2014)
  • Kick (2014)
  • Chhichhore (2019)
  • Housefull 2 (2012)
  • Baaghi (2016)
  • Judwaa 2 (2017)
  • Baaghi 3 (2020)
Net Worth1500 crores (approx. $180 million USD) as of 2025

Favourites

Food
  • Dal-Chawal
  • Chicken
PerfumeOud
Books
  • The Godfather by Mario Puzo
  • The Bourne Identity by Robert Ludlum
Authors
  • Mario Puzo
  • Robert Ludlum
SportFootball
DestinationLondon
Lucky Number18

Style Quotient

Car Collection
  • Mercedes-Benz
  • Bentley
  • Cadillac

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Sajid comes from a family rooted in the Gujarati film industry.
2. His grandfather and father both pursued careers in filmmaking.
3. Beginning as a spot boy, he entered the industry fueled by his passion for movies.
4. In 1993, he achieved success with his debut hit as a producer, 'Waqt Hamara Hai'.
5. His directorial debut, 'Kick', released in 2014, emerged as the highest-grossing film of that year.
6. Notably, he views the number '18' as his personal lucky charm.
7. His grandfather Abdul Karim Nadiadwala and father Sulieman Nadiadwala both pursued careers in filmmaking.
8. He first met Divya Bharti on the sets of 'Shola Aur Shabnam' when he went to meet Govinda, but fell in love with Divya at first sight.
9. His first marriage to Divya Bharti ended tragically when she fell from the 5th floor of their apartment on 05/04/1993, just 10 months after their marriage.
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