Rumi Jaffery

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, 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).

Early life and background

Rumy Jaffery was born in Bhopal, India 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 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. He has also directed films such as God Tussi Great Ho, Life Partner, Gali Gali Chor Hai and Chehre.

Filmography

As screenwriter Year Title 1992 Paayal 1993 Shreemaan Aashique Waqt Hamara Hai Rang 1994 Anjaam Pehla Pehla Pyar 1995 Aazmayish Coolie No. 1 Sarhad: The Border of Crime Saajan Ki Baahon Mein 1996 Saajan Chale Sasural Tu Chor Main Sipahi Shastra 1997 Judwaa Hero No. 1 Banarasi Babu Zameer: The Awakening of a Soul Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya Mr. and Mrs. Khiladi Aflatoon Jeeo Shaan Se 1998 Bade Miyan Chote Miyan 1999 Aa Ab Laut Chalen Biwi No.1 Haseena Maan Jaayegi2000 Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge Chal Mere Bhai Kunwara Har Dil Jo Pyar Karega 2001 Jodi No. 1 Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai 2002 Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge Hum Kisise Kum Nahin Yeh Hai Jalwa Om Jai Jagadish Jeena Sirf Merre Liye 2003 Chalte Chalte 2004 Mujhse Shaadi Karogi 2005 Priyasakhi Vaada Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya Barsaat Dosti: Friends Forever 2006 Shaadi Karke Phas Gaya Yaar 2008 Mehbooba God Tussi Great Ho Golmaal Returns 2011 Chatur Singh Two Star 2012 Gali Gali Chor Hai2018 Do Chehre 2020 Coolie No. 1 2021 Chehre The Last Show

As director Year Title 2008 God Tussi Great Ho 2009 Life Partner 2012 Gali Gali Chor Hai 2021 Chehre

As lyricist Year Title Notes 2021 Chehre 2 songs - "Chehre - Title Track" and "Chehre - Title Track" (Reprise)