# 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 (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).

## Early life and background

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

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 also directed films like God Tussi Great HoLife Partner, Gali Gali Chor Hai and Chehre.

## Filmography
### Films
#### As Writer

| Year | Title | Notes |
| 1992 | Paayal | Writer |
| 1993 | Shreemaan Aashique | Dialogue Writer |
| 1993 | Waqt Hamara Hai | Writer |
| 1993 | Rang | Screenplay Writer |
| 1994 | Anjaam | Dialogue Writer |
| 1994 | Pehla Pehla Pyar | Dialogue Writer |
| 1995 | Aazmayish | Dialogue Writer |
| 1995 | Coolie No. 1 | Screenplay Writer |
| 1995 | Sarhad: The Border of Crime | Dialogue Writer |
| 1995 | Saajan Ki Baahon Mein | Dialogue Writer |
| 1996 | Saajan Chale Sasural | Screenplay Writer |
| 1996 | Tu Chor Main Sipahi | Dialogue Writer |
| 1996 | Shastra | Writer |
| 1997 | Judwaa | Writer |
| 1997 | Hero No. 1 | Writer |
| 1997 | Banarasi Babu | Screenplay and Dialogues |
| 1997 | Zameer: The Awakening of a Soul | Writer |
| 1997 | Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya | Story |
| 1997 | Mr. and Mrs. Khiladi | Writer |
| 1997 | Aflatoon | Dialogue Writer |
| 1997 | Jeeo Shaan Se | Screenplay Writer |
| 1998 | Bade Miyan Chote Miyan | Writer |
| 1999 | Aa Ab Laut Chalen | Story and Dialogues |
| 1999 | Biwi No.1 | Screenplay and Dialogues |
| 1999 | Haseena Maan Jaayegi | Dialogue Writer |
| 2000 | Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge | Writer |
| 2000 | Chal Mere Bhai | Dialogue Writer |
| 2000 | Kunwara | Dialogue Writer |
| 2000 | Har Dil Jo Pyar Karega | Screenplay and Dialogues |
| 2001 | Jodi No. 1 | Dialogue Writer |
| 2001 | Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai | Story |
| 2002 | Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge | Writer |
| 2002 | Hum Kisise Kum Nahin | Screenplay and Dialogues |
| 2002 | Yeh Hai Jalwa | Dialogue Writer |
| 2002 | Om Jai Jagadish | Dialogue Writer |
| 2002 | Jeena Sirf Merre Liye | Screenplay |
| 2003 | Chalte Chalte | Dialogue Writer |
| 2004 | Mujhse Shaadi Karogi | Dialogue Writer |
| 2005 | Priyasakhi | Screenplay |
| 2005 | Vaada | Writer |
| 2005 | Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya | Screenplay |
| 2005 | Barsaat | Dialogue Writer |
| 2005 | Dosti: Friends Forever | Screenplay |
| 2006 | Shaadi Karke Phas Gaya Yaar | Screenplay |
| 2008 | Mehbooba | Story |
| 2008 | God Tussi Great Ho | Screenplay and Dialogues |
| 2008 | Golmaal Returns | Writer |
| 2011 | Chatur Singh Two Star | Screenplay |
| 2012 | Gali Gali Chor Hai | |
| 2018 | Do Chehre | |
| 2020 | Coolie No. 1 | Screenplay |
| 2021 | Chehre | |
| 2021 | The Last Show | Writer |

#### As Director

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