Who Is Sam Bombay? Delving Into His Relationship With Poonam Pandey

Model and actor Poonam Pandey has tragically succumbed to cervical cancer, according to her team's official statement released on February 2. The announcement also urged for privacy during this grieving time as they reminisced about their moments with Poonam. As per The Free Press Journal, Poonam Pandey's team verified her passing on February 1 at the age of 32 in Kanpur, her hometown. Details regarding her funeral arrangements are yet to be disclosed.

"This morning is a tough one for us. Deeply saddened to inform you that we have lost our beloved Poonam to cervical cancer. Every living form that ever came in contact with her was met with pure love and kindness. In this time of grief, we would request for privacy while we remember her fondly for all that we shared," the statement, shared via Poonam's official Instagram account, conveyed.

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Furthermore, Pandey gained notoriety for her contentious association with Sam Bombay. In 2021, Poonam complained about her former spouse, Sam Bombay, alleging molestation amid a disagreement between them.

Pandey‘s husband was arrested by the Mumbai Police in 2021. Reason? Poonam Pandey accused him of assaulting her. She complained to him at the Bandra Police Station. He was arrested after that. Poonam, on the other hand, was hospitalised and treated for the injuries on her face and hand.

"The case was registered against Sam Bombay under the sections of Indian Penal Code (IPC). The actress has suffered serious injuries on her head, eyes and face," the Mumbai police said, according to ANI.

Here's everything you should know about Sam Bombay, model and actor Poonam Pandey‘s husband.

• He is an Indian film producer, director and editor.
• He has directed several ads with celebrities like Deepika Padukone, and Tamannaah Bhatia, among others.
• He was born and raised in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
• He rose to fame when the news of his relationship with Poonam Pandey came out.
• They got married last year in September after a live-in relationship of two years. It was his second marriage.
• He has two children - son Troy Bombay and daughter Tia Bombay -- from his first wife Elle Ahmed. She is a model.
• He was the Creative Director of Y&R, Dubai. A few years later, he was made Partner & Regional Executive Creative Director of Y&R Brands for the region.
• He also directed a short film titled 'King of The Ring' in 2017. The movie starred actor Akshay Kumar.
• His production house is called Bombay Matinee Films.

This was not the first time when Pandey had filed a complaint against him after their wedding. In 2020, he was arrested for assaulting her days after their wedding. The two were honeymooning in Goa when she filed a complaint against him. He was later granted bail and Poonam reunited with him.