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Mohammad Samad Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 5, 2026 • 2 min read

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Quick Info

Date of birth7 May 2000

BirthplaceRoorkee, Uttarakhand, India

ProfessionActor

NationalityIndian

Marital statusUnmarried

FamilyFather (runs a grocery store in Roorkee); mother; one elder brother; four elder sisters

Mohammad Samad Biography

Mohammad Abdul Samad is an Indian actor who began his career as a child artist with the lead role in the 2012 film Gattu. Born in Roorkee, Uttarakhand, heʼ

Early life and background

Mohammad Abdul Samad was born on 7 May 2000 in Roorkee, Uttarakhand, India. Raised in a large family with five siblings, he attended St. Gabriel's Academy in Roorkee. His family faced financial challenges while he was growing up. Samad is Indian by nationality and was raised in a Muslim household. He lists travelling and playing the guitar among his pastimes and is known to be an avid cat lover.

Career

Samad's on-screen journey began when he was still a child. He auditioned at his school when a film crew came looking for children and went on to be selected for the lead part in the 2012 film Gattu. That debut performance brought him recognition: he won the Best Child Actor Award at the 12th New York Indian Film Festival in 2012 for his role in Gattu.

Following Gattu, Samad continued to work in film and short-format projects. He appeared in the Punjabi short film Mast Qalandar in 2015, playing the character Montek. He has also been featured in commercial campaigns, including television advertising for Pepsi.

In 2018 Samad transitioned to a prominent role on streaming television when he was cast as Manju Kumar, a lead character in the Indian Netflix Original sports drama Selection Day. That role marked his entry into long-form serialized storytelling and expanded his profile beyond film and short work.

Public profile

Physically, Samad is reported to stand around 175 cm (approximately 5 feet 9 inches) and weigh about 65 kg (around 143 lbs). He has dark brown eyes and black hair. Those who follow his public preferences will note his admiration for actors such as Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan, and for actress Katrina Kaif. Musically, he counts Justin Bieber, Fedez, and Yo Yo Honey Singh among his favourites. He has also named athletes he follows, including footballer Marko Arnautovic and wrestlers John Cena and Roman Reigns.

Personal life

As of the information available, Mohammad Samad is unmarried. Details about his parents’ and siblings’ names are not publicly specified, though his father is noted to run a grocery store in Roorkee. He has four elder sisters and one elder brother.

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From child artist to a leading presence on a Netflix series, Samad's career highlights include his award-winning debut in Gattu and his later television lead in Selection Day. He has continued to work across films, short projects, and commercials since his debut.

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Recent Work

Selection Day

Lead role as Manju Kumar in the Indian Netflix Original sports drama series (2018).

2018
Mast Qalandar

Played Montek in the Punjabi short film (2015).

2015
Gattu

Lead role as the child protagonist in the feature film debut (2012); won Best Child Actor at the 12th New York Indian Film Festival.

2012
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Career Highlights

  1. Lead child role in the film Gattu (2012)
  2. Best Child Actor Award at the 12th New York Indian Film Festival (2012)
  3. Lead role in Netflix series Selection Day (2018)
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