Sam Bombay Biography
Sam Bombay is an Indian film director and producer popularly known for being Bollywood actress Poonam Pandey’s husband. He has directed and produced various Bollywood projects, including the songs ‘Befikra’ and ‘Gal Ban Gayi’.
Bombay completed his education at Dubai’s Jebel Ali School before pursuing his degree at the University of Dubai. He began employment as a partner and regional executive creative director at VMLY&R firm, Dubai, on August 20, 1992, and remained there till March 30, 2006. Later, on January 7, 2013, he began working as vice-chairman and chief creative officer at Rediffusion Y&R, Mumbai. He worked at Rediffusion Y&R till 2014. Later on, he founded Studio Central, a film and photography firm. In addition, he is the producer of Bombay Matinee Films.
He directed the 2016 Hindi single “Befikra,” which starred Tiger Shroff and Disha Patani. Later in that year, he directed the music video for the song “Gal Ban Gayi,” which starred Vidyut Jammwal and Urvashi Rautela. After that, he produced and directed the Bollywood movie King of the Ring, which starred Akshay Kumar, in the same year. Additionally, he has directed a number of TV ads for well-known companies like Sparx, Amazon, Oppo, Shyam Steel, and Oppo.
Sam Bombay Age
Bombay was born on January 27, 1984, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. He is 40 years old as of 2024 and he celebrates his birthday on the 27th of January every year.
Sam Bombay Height and Weight
Bombay stands at a height of 5 feet 7 inches (1.70 meters). He has not disclosed his weight. However, this information will be updated when available.
Sam Bombay Family
Bombay likes to keep his personal life private hence he has neither disclosed the names of his parent nor those of his siblings. However, this information will be updated when available.
Sam Bombay Wife and Children
Bombay first married model Elle Ahmed but later divorced in 2019. They have two children together, a son, Troy Bombay, and a daughter, Tia Bombay.
Sam Bombay Poonam Pandey
Bombay then married model and actress, Poonam Pandey on September 10, 2020, in a private ceremony. Poonam accused Sam of physically assaulting her twice, once in Goa in September 2020 and once in Mumbai in November 2020. Sam Bombay was taken into custody in Goa on Tuesday, September 22, 2020, following the late-night filing of a complaint by his wife Poonam Pandey, who claimed he had abused, threatened, and assaulted her.
The incident took place in Canacona village in south Goa. Poonam Pandey reported him to the Mumbai Police on November 9, 2021, alleging that he had physically assaulted her. Following Sam’s apprehension, the Mumbai Police issued a statement stating that Sam Bombay was the subject of a case under the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The actress’s head, eyes, and face had sustained severe trauma. Due to their turbulent relationship, Sam and Poonam’s marriage was short-lived, as they separated in 2021.
Poonam Pandey Illness | Poonam Pandey Cancer | Poonam Pandey Death
Poonam disclosed that she was receiving treatment for cervical cancer. Unfortunately, on February 1, 2024, she passed away in her Uttar Pradesh house, at the age of 32. Her death was verified via a statement on her official Instagram account, which also asked for her family and friends’ privacy. Poonam had also shared her last wish, which was to see Bombay happy.
Sam Bombay Salary
Bombay earns an annual salary of about $47,000-$120,000.
Sam Bombay Net Worth
Bombay has an estimated net worth of about $1 Million – $7 Million which he has earned through his career as a director and producer.
Sam Bombay Movies and TV Shows
- Befikra (Director, 2016)
- Gal Ban Gai (Director, 2016)
- King of the Ring (Director, 2017)
Sam Bombay Social Media Platform
Bombay is very active on his Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook pages. He has 13.8k followers on Twitter and 74.4k followers on Instagram.