Farhad Samji

Farhad Samji’s a bit of a chameleon in Bollywood, honestly. He’s dabbled in everything—lyrics, screenplays, direction—you name it. His journey kicked off with his brother Sajid back in 2002, penning songs for “Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin.” Not exactly a blockbuster, but hey, you gotta start somewhere. The Samji brothers became a go-to duo, cranking out lyrics for flicks like “Munna Bhai M.B.B.S.” and “Keerthi Chakra.” It wasn’t just lyrics, though. These guys got their hands dirty writing dialogues for comedy hits like “Golmaal Returns” and “Ready,” and then took the leap into screenwriting with “Chennai Express.” Yeah, that over-the-top Shah Rukh Khan movie everyone loves (or loves to hate). Farhad didn’t stop there—he stepped into the director’s chair for “It’s Entertainment” and later helmed big-budget comedies like “Housefull 4.” He’s also got solo credentials as a screenwriter for full-on masala entertainers—think “Singham,” “Baaghi 3,” “Street Dancer 3D,” and “Coolie No. 1.” Dude even wrote the title track for that one. And if you’re keeping score, he directed “Bachchan Pandey” and “Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan,” which, yes, is a remake (Bollywood loves those). Plus, he snagged a Producers Guild Film Awards nom for “Singham.” Not bad for a guy who started out writing lyrics with his bro, right?