About Darab Farooqui
Born 1975. Darab Farooqui is an Indian screenwriter, columnist and film writer, known for Dedh Ishqiya, Notebook (2019 film) and Tigers (2014 film).
Darab Farooqui (born 22 June 1975) is an Indian film writer. He has written Victory, Tigers (2014), Dedh Ishqiya (2014) and Notebook (2019). He worked with Karan Johar in his latest movie called Ae Watan Mere Watan (2024) directed by Kannan Iyer.
Early life and education
Darab was born on 22 June 1975 in Jaipur, Rajasthan to Shameem A Farooqui and Yasmeen Farooqui.
Darab completed his Bachelor degree from Rajasthan University as a distant learner. He also contributes to The Wire News.
He had written Naam Shaheenbagh Hai, a short poem at the time of Shaheen Bagh protest.
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Indian screenwriter
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Darab Farooqui was born on 22 June 1975 in Jaipur, Rajasthan.
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Darab Farooqui is a screenwriter, columnist and film writer.
What is Darab Farooqui known for?
Darab Farooqui is known for Dedh Ishqiya, Notebook (2019 film), Tigers (2014 film) and Victory (2009 film).
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Darab Farooqui is Indian.
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