Indian film producer, director and editor Sam Bombay, actor Poonam Pandey's husband, shot to fame after the latter announced to her fans on social media that the two have been dating.
Indian film producer, director and editor Sam Bombay, actor Poonam Pandey's husband, shot to fame after the latter announced to her fans on social media that the two have been dating.
Recently, the duo tied the knot in a hush-hush ceremony on September 1 and took to their social media handles days later to announce the good news. However, the two were in a relationship for a long time before they got engaged in July earlier this year and then later on went to marry each other.
However, in a recent news, it has come to light that the Nasha actor has filed a police complaint against her husband in Goa and pressed molestation and assault charges against him. Consequently, Bombay has been put behind the bars.
Sam is an ad-filmmaker and has been involved in directing several ads with celebrities like Deepika Padukone, Tamannaah Bhatia, cricketer Yuvraj Singh among others.
Here's everything you need to know about Sam Bombay.
1. Sam's early years
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Full name Sam Ahmed Bombay, the 36-year-old, who currently lives in Mumbai, was born and brought up in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. He completed his early schooling from Jebel Ali School and later enrolled himself at the University of Dubai from where he completed his graduation course.
2. Sam's family
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While not much is known about Sam's parents or siblings, we know that he has two children -- son Troy Bombay and daughter Tia Bombay -- from his first wife
Elle Ahmed, a model. This is Sam's second marriage with Poonam.
3. Career
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Sam joined the advertising and communications industry at the age of 21. By the time he was 28, Sam became Creative Director of Y&R, Dubai. By 31, he was made Partner & Regional Executive Creative Director of Y&R Brands for the region.
According to IMDb, Sam directed a short film titled 'King of The Ring' in 2017 which starred actor Akshay Kumar.
Sam has also directed music videos including Gal Ban Gayi and Befikra which featured actors Urvashi Rautela and Vidyut Jammwal, Tiger Shroff and Disha Patani respectively.
Sam runs his own production house called Bombay Matinee Films.
4. Sam's marriage with Poonam Pandey
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The two tied the knot on September 1 after their engagement in July earlier this year. The internet was set ablaze when pictures of the two getting hitched were shared by the couple on their social media handles. Recently, the two were clicked by the paparazzi at the airport, leaving for their honeymoon to LA.
Currently, Poonam and Sam are in Goa where the former is shooting for a film.
5. Sam's arrest
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Days after marrying the internet sensation, Poonam has pressed molestation and assault charges on the -ad-filmmaker following which he has been arrested by the police in Goa.
