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Faruk Kabir Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 29, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth18 March 1983

Age42 Years

BirthplaceMumbai

ProfessionFilm Director, Producer, Screenwriter

NationalityIndian

Marital statusDivorced

SpouseRukhsar Rehman

FamilyMother: Sabiha Noormohamed Kabir; Father: Noormohamed Kabir (deceased); Sister: Sanober Kabir; Maternal grandfather: Murad; Uncle: Raza Murad

Faruk Kabir Biography

Indian filmmaker Faruk Kabir is a director, producer, screenwriter and occasional actor from Mumbai. He began in the industry as an assistant director as a

Early life and background

Faruk Kabir was born on 18 March 1983 in Mumbai and grew up in the city. He attended Barnes School and Junior College in Nashik and later took courses in screenwriting and filmmaking at the New York Film Academy. He is fluent in English, Hindi, Marathi and Urdu.

Career

Kabir entered the film world at a young age, beginning his career as an assistant director when he was 18. Early work included on-set experience with established Indian filmmakers on projects such as Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani (2000) and Asoka (2001).

He made his directorial debut with the film Unheard Voices of the People of India (2005) and followed that with a number of short and feature projects. In 2006 he directed a Hindi short titled The Awakening. His later feature work includes 377 Ab Normal (2019), Khuda Haafiz (2020) and Khuda Haafiz: Chapter 2 – Agni Pariksha (2022). He has also written for the screen and contributed lyrics for Khuda Haafiz: Chapter 2 – Agni Pariksha.

Beyond feature films, Kabir has worked across formats. He appeared in and contributed to film Allah Ke Banday (2010) as an actor and writer, and he was involved in the Hindi web series Hello Mini, which streamed on MX Player in 2019. He has directed music videos for major labels, collaborating with artists such as Sanober, Jassi Gill and Mika Singh.

Kabir’s production and commercial work includes producing stage plays for the NCPA Theatre Festival and directing television commercials for brands including UP Tourism, Jabong and Tata. He served as Honorary Creative Director at RoshanSpace, a large out-of-home media company in Mumbai, and he established his own production company, Spiders Web Productions Private Limited, in February 2016.

He has been recognized by Indian film awards: in 2011 he received nominations related to his debut as a director and actor, and his projects have earned awards and nominations in later years — for example, 377 Ab Normal received digital and web-film awards in 2019 and 2020, and Khuda Haafiz: Chapter II was nominated for a technical action award in 2023.

Public profile

Kabir has several ties to the film community through family: his mother, Sabiha Noormohamed Kabir, worked as a costume designer, his sister Sanober Kabir is an actress, and he is related on his maternal side to actors Murad and Raza Murad. He was married to actor Rukhsar Rehman on 23 March 2010; records note that he is divorced.

Outside filmmaking, Kabir is engaged with the mixed martial arts world. He has trained in multiple disciplines including boxing, taekwondo, Brazilian jujutsu, judo and krav maga. He has associations with the Super Fight League and partnered with BodyPower UK for the Body Power Expo in 2014.

Kabir maintains a public presence beyond film sets. He has been featured on magazine covers such as Downtown Mirror and High On Persona, directs music videos and commercials, and has worked in theatre production. Personal interests cited in his profile include playing the piano, writing Urdu poetry, reading and travel. Physical attributes listed in public profiles include a height of approximately 170 cm (5'7") and brown hair and eyes.

Latest updates

Recent credits include Khuda Haafiz: Chapter 2 – Agni Pariksha (2022), and his earlier digital release 377 Ab Normal (2019) received recognition on digital and web-film award lists. He continues to work across film, digital and commercial projects while heading his production company.
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Recent Work

377 Ab Normal

Director of the film; received digital/web-film awards and recognition.

2019
Khuda Haafiz

Director and appeared in the 2020 film.

2020
Khuda Haafiz: Chapter 2 – Agni Pariksha

Director and lyricist; film received a technical action nomination in 2023.

2022
Hello Mini

Worked on the Hindi web series which streamed on MX Player.

2019
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Career Highlights

  1. Began industry career as an assistant director at 18
  2. Directed Unheard Voices of the People of India (2005)
  3. Directed feature films including 377 Ab Normal, Khuda Haafiz and Khuda Haafiz: Chapter 2 – Agni Pariksha
  4. Established Spiders Web Productions Private Limited in February 2016
  5. Nominations and awards across Filmfare, Stardust Searchlight, IWM Digital and Mid-Day Hit List
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Faruk Kabir born?

18 March 1983

What is Faruk Kabir known for?

Film Director, Producer, Screenwriter

What is Faruk Kabir’s marital status?

Divorced

Who is Faruk Kabir married to?

Rukhsar Rehman