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]

Rumi Jaffery
Born
Rumman Ahmed

(1966-03-23) 23 March 1966 (age 58)
Occupation(s)Director, screenwriter
Years active1986–present
ParentKausar Siddiqui

Early life and background

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Rumy Jaffery was born in Bhopal to renowned poet Kausar Siddiqui. He later moved to Bombay to pursue his career in Bollywood. He has worked in theater since the age of 10.

Career

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Rumy debuted as writer with 1992 Bollywood film Paayal and went on to write for over 54 films. He is 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

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Films

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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

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  1. ^ "Anupam Kher, Vivek Agnihotri, Satish Kaushik, Rumi Jaffery team up for 'The Last Show'". www.newindianexpress.com.
  2. ^ "Those Who Watch Chehre to See Rhea Chakraborty will be Disappointed: Director Rumi Jaffery". News18. 8 July 2021.
  3. ^ "Rumi Jaffery praises Janhvi Kapoor, says she has good knowledge of cinema". Mumbai Mirror.
  4. ^ "Exclusive: Rumi Jaffery reveals he's put script meant to do with Sushant Singh Rajput on the backburner". PINKVILLA. 14 June 2021.
  5. ^ "Rumi Jaffery wants to work with Salman Khan again". 22 August 2012.
  6. ^ "On Sushant Singh Rajput's death anniversary, Rumi Jaffery revisits their 'last WhatsApp chats'". Hindustan Times. 14 June 2021.
  7. ^ ""I am back after quarantine" – Rumi Jaffrey : Bollywood News". Bollywood Hungama. 26 August 2021.
  8. ^ Singh, Suhani (26 August 2021). "Why Rumi Jaffrey didn't axe Rhea Chakraborty's part from his film Chehre". India Today.
  9. ^ ""I don't know why Vivek Agnihotri would say something so absurd," 'Bhopali' Rumi Jaffery is puzzled : Bollywood News". Bollywood Hungama. 31 March 2022.
  10. ^ "Scoop: David Dhawan and Rumi Jaffery to come together for a film starring Varun Dhawan". Bollywood Hungama. 1 September 2018. Retrieved 26 September 2022.
  11. ^ "Review: God Tussi Great Ho". Hindustan Times. 15 August 2008. Retrieved 19 August 2022.
  12. ^ "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.
  13. ^ "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.
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