Faruk Kabir is an Indian filmmaker, director, producer, and writer in the Hindi film industry, known for the film ‘Khuda Haafiz’ (2020). |
Faruk Kabir was raised in Mumbai. |
He began as an assistant director at 18, working with directors like Aziz Mirza and Santosh Sivan on films like ‘Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani’ (2000) and ‘Asoka’ (2001). |
In 2006, he directed a Hindi short film, ‘The Awakening.’ |
Faruk Kabir directed films like ‘377 Ab Normal’ (2019), ‘Khuda Haafiz’ (2020), and ‘Khuda Haafiz: Chapter 2 – Agni Pariksha’ (2022), also writing the lyrics for the latter. |
Apart from films, he directed music videos for T-Series, collaborating with artists such as Sanober, Jassi Gill, and Mika Singh. |
He produced plays for the NCPA Theatre Festival, including ‘Bade Miyan Diwane’ and ‘Falsafa.’ |
Kabir directed TV commercials for brands like UP Tourism, Jabong, and Tata, and was the Honorary Creative Director at RoshanSpace. |
He is linked with the Super Fight League, an Indian television martial arts organization. |
In March 2014, he partnered with SFL and BodyPower UK for the Body Power Expo, showcasing his martial arts expertise in disciplines like Boxing, Taekwondo, Brazilian Jujutsu, Judo, and Krav Maga. |
On 22 February 2016, he founded Spiders Web Productions Private Limited. |
Faruk Kabir is proficient in English, Hindi, Marathi, and Urdu. |
He enjoys playing the piano passionately. |
His work has been featured in magazines like Downtown Mirror and High On Persona. |
He is often seen smoking cigarettes at public events. |
Kabir maintains his physical fitness by regularly exercising at the gym. |
In his leisure, he indulges in traveling, reading books, and composing Urdu poetry. |