FAHAD SAMAR

Fahad Samar is the best-selling author of Scandal Point and Flash Point. He studied at Bombay International School and at St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai from where he graduated with a degree in English Literature. He began his career as a film-maker with Merchant-Ivory Productions in 1987.

In 1993, Fahad established his company, Bombay Talkie and has since written, directed and produced scores of commercials, documentaries, corporate films and TV shows. A pioneer in youth culture programming in India, Fahad has directed cult TV shows like BPL OYE!, Superhit Muqabla and The Poppadum Show. He is also a well-known social commentator and has contributed columns regularly to the Mumbai Mirror, DNA and the Indian Express over the past ten years.

He also writes on food, wine and travel for Upper Crust magazine. His articles and essays have appeared in Elle, Harper’s Bazaar and Conde Nast Traveler among other publications. He is also a film critic and co-presents a weekly TV show, Friday Double Bill on NDTV Prime. He lives in Mumbai with his wife, Simone Singh.

Praises for Flash Point by Fahad Samar:

“Flash Point is the second book I’ve read by Fahad Samar and it’s been a riveting read from beginning to end. The protagonist Zeeshan pulls you into the story and has you rooting for him from the word go. Fahad’s crisp writing style and delightful turn of phrase keeps you glued to the page, as does the storyline which proceeds at a rollicking pace.” – Amazon Reader

“Fahad Samar skillfully combines suspense and satire to produce an engaging story with heart and wit that promises to entertain readers of many different stripes.” – Amazon Reader