Rumi Jaffery
Rumi Jaffery | |
|---|---|
| Born | Rumman Ahmed 23 March 1966 Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India |
| Occupation(s) | Director, screenwriter |
| Years active | 1986–present |
| Parent | Kausar Siddiqui |
Rumi Jaffery is an Indian scriptwriter and filmmaker who works predominantly in Hindi cinema. He is popular for penning the scripts of Coolie No. 1 (1995), Hero No. 1 (1997), and Biwi No.1 (1999) in association with David Dhawan. He wrote scripts for around 50 films before turning into a director with God Tussi Great Ho (2008). He then went on to direct Life Partner (2009), Gali Gali Chor Hai (2012), and Chehre (2021).[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9]
Early life and background[edit]
Rumy Jaffery was born in Bhopal to renowned poet Kausar Siddiqui and later moved to Bombay to pursue his career in Bollywood before working in theater since the age of 10.
Career[edit]
Rumy debuted as writer with 1992 Bollywood film Paayal and went on to write for over 54 films. He's popular for his works in collaboration with David Dhawan.[10] He also directed films like God Tussi Great Ho[11]Life Partner, Gali Gali Chor Hai and Chehre.[12][13]
Filmography[edit]
Films[edit]
- As Writer
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Paayal | Writer |
| 1993 | Shreemaan Aashique | Dialogue Writer |
| Waqt Hamara Hai | Writer | |
| Rang | Screenplay Writer | |
| 1994 | Anjaam | Dialogue Writer |
| Pehla Pehla Pyar | Dialogue Writer | |
| 1995 | Aazmayish | Dialogue Writer |
| Coolie No. 1 | Screenplay Writer | |
| Sarhad: The Border of Crime | Dialogue Writer | |
| Saajan Ki Baahon Mein | Dialogue Writer | |
| 1996 | Saajan Chale Sasural | Screenplay Writer |
| Tu Chor Main Sipahi | Dialogue Writer | |
| Shastra | Writer | |
| 1997 | Judwaa | Writer |
| Hero No. 1 | Writer | |
| Banarasi Babu | Screenplay and Dialogues | |
| Zameer: The Awakening of a Soul | Writer | |
| Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya | Story | |
| Mr. and Mrs. Khiladi | Writer | |
| Aflatoon | Dialogue Writer | |
| Jeeo Shaan Se | Screenplay Writer | |
| 1998 | Bade Miyan Chote Miyan | Writer |
| 1999 | Aa Ab Laut Chalen | Story and Dialogues |
| Biwi No.1 | Screenplay and Dialogues | |
| Haseena Maan Jaayegi | Dialogue Writer | |
| 2000 | Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge | Writer |
| Chal Mere Bhai | Dialogue Writer | |
| Kunwara | Dialogue Writer | |
| Har Dil Jo Pyar Karega | Screenplay and Dialogues | |
| 2001 | Jodi No. 1 | Dialogue Writer |
| Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai | Story | |
| 2002 | Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge | Writer |
| Hum Kisise Kum Nahin | Screenplay and Dialogues | |
| Yeh Hai Jalwa | Dialogue Writer | |
| Om Jai Jagadish | Dialogue Writer | |
| Jeena Sirf Merre Liye | Screenplay | |
| 2003 | Chalte Chalte | Dialogue Writer |
| 2004 | Mujhse Shaadi Karogi | Dialogue Writer |
| 2005 | Priyasakhi | Screenplay |
| Vaada | Writer | |
| Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya | Screenplay | |
| Barsaat | Dialogue Writer | |
| Dosti: Friends Forever | Screenplay | |
| 2006 | Shaadi Karke Phas Gaya Yaar | Screenplay |
| 2008 | Mehbooba | Story |
| God Tussi Great Ho | Screenplay and Dialogues | |
| Golmaal Returns | Writer | |
| 2011 | Chatur Singh Two Star | Screenplay |
| 2012 | Gali Gali Chor Hai | |
| 2018 | Do Chehre | |
| 2020 | Coolie No. 1 | Screenplay |
| 2021 | Chehre | |
| The Last Show | Writer |
- As Director
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 2008 | God Tussi Great Ho |
| 2009 | Life Partner |
| 2012 | Gali Gali Chor Hai |
| 2021 | Chehre |
References[edit]
- ^ "Anupam Kher, Vivek Agnihotri, Satish Kaushik, Rumi Jaffery team up for 'The Last Show'". www.newindianexpress.com.
- ^ "Those Who Watch Chehre to See Rhea Chakraborty will be Disappointed: Director Rumi Jaffery". News18. 8 July 2021.
- ^ "Rumi Jaffery praises Janhvi Kapoor, says she has good knowledge of cinema". Mumbai Mirror.
- ^ "Exclusive: Rumi Jaffery reveals he's put script meant to do with Sushant Singh Rajput on the backburner". PINKVILLA. 14 June 2021.
- ^ "Rumi Jaffery wants to work with Salman Khan again". 22 August 2012.
- ^ "On Sushant Singh Rajput's death anniversary, Rumi Jaffery revisits their 'last WhatsApp chats'". Hindustan Times. 14 June 2021.
- ^ ""I am back after quarantine" – Rumi Jaffrey : Bollywood News". Bollywood Hungama. 26 August 2021.
- ^ Singh, Suhani (26 August 2021). "Why Rumi Jaffrey didn't axe Rhea Chakraborty's part from his film Chehre". India Today.
- ^ ""I don't know why Vivek Agnihotri would say something so absurd," 'Bhopali' Rumi Jaffery is puzzled : Bollywood News". Bollywood Hungama. 31 March 2022.
- ^ "Scoop: David Dhawan and Rumi Jaffery to come together for a film starring Varun Dhawan". Bollywood Hungama. 1 September 2018. Retrieved 26 September 2022.
- ^ "Review: God Tussi Great Ho". Hindustan Times. 15 August 2008. Retrieved 19 August 2022.
- ^ "Rumi Jaffery to start working on the film that Sushant Singh Rajput had signed; says, 'I miss him every day, but the show must go on' - Exclusive - Times of India". The Times of India. 21 January 2022. Retrieved 19 August 2022.
- ^ "Exclusive interview! Rumy Jafry: For Randhir ji, Rajiv was more like a son than a brother - Times of India". The Times of India. 9 February 2021. Retrieved 19 August 2022.
External links[edit]
- Rumi Jaffery at IMDb