Four Brothers, One Dream. The Farooqi Bros aim to uplift and inspire through content creation and philanthropy.
The Farooqi Bros Podcast
With over 400,000 subscribers and 250 million views, The Farooqi Bros Podcast on Cinema Debate is the destination for film reviews, interviews with actors and directors from Hollywood, and relevant social topics.
Cinema Debate
Rotten Tomatoes accredited and with voting credentials for the Critics Choice Association, Cinema Debate is a hub for film reviews, analysis, and features. Led by The Farooqi Bros and a talented rotation of contributors from around the world, enjoy a deep-dive into the movies you love.
FRQ Gaming
Join the Farooqi Bros and the extended brotherhood, FRQ, with the latest gaming videos, streaming, and card pack openings.
Philanthropy
The Farooqi Bros believe in giving back to those in need. Over the years, the team has donated to create water wells, distribute food, and provide medical aid in regions of need worldwide, led a hospital toy drive in New York City, and participated in the #BlackPantherChallenge.
Working with Students
The Farooqi Bros launched the Comic Book Debate Workshop was launched in three schools in New York City, cultivating passion for writing and journalism through film review workshops on the students favorite superhero movies.
Learn more about The Farooqi Bros here:
Sheraz Farooqi
Sheraz Farooqi is the Co-Founder of Cinema Debate, Senior Critic, and Host of The Farooqi Bros Podcast.
Sheraz is a member of the Critics Choice Association and accredited by Rotten Tomatoes.
Outside of reviews, Sheraz leads social media strategy for the brand, using organic, paid media, and B2C marketing to build Cinema Debate’s engaged audience
Zayyan Farooqi
Zayyan Farooqi is the Co-Founder of Cinema Debate, Senior Critic, and Host of The Farooqi Bros Podcast.
Zayyan brings a deep understanding of cinema history to his reviews and covers the latest film festivals and premieres.
Outside of film reviews, Zayyan leads Digital Media management of the brand, including a tech operations, content editing and Adobe Suite.
Sameer Hassan Farooqi
Sameer Hassan Farooqi is the Co-Founder of Cinema Debate, Senior Critic, and Host of The Farooqi Bros Podcast.
Sameer specializes in arthouse films, having studied cinema at a university level and experienced with shooting short films.
Outside of reviews, Sameer leads creative and art design for the brand, including social media assets, logo designs and more.
Omer Kamal Farooqi
Omer Kamal Farooqi is the Co-Founder of Cinema Debate and Part-Time Commentator on The Farooqi Bros Podcast.
Omer specializes in superhero films, and discussions, anchoring the brand in its origins as ComicBook Debate.
Outside of reviews, Omer is a consultant for the brand’s authenticity, assuring the podcast’s voice, initiatives and charity events align with its mission statement.
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