[2] Born and brought up in the village of Dhilwan near Faridkot, Punjab, Samuel John did his graduation in humanities from Kotkapura and then post-graduation in Theatre and Television from Punjabi University, Patiala.

He works with his small group, Peoples' Theatre, Lehragaga, to stage plays mostly in rural areas of Punjab.

[3] Samuel acted in a single actor play Jooth based on autobiography of Om Prakash Valmiki, adapted in Punjabi by Balram.

[5] Other notable plays that he has directed or acted in, include, Maat Lok, Tain Ki Dard Na Aaya, Ghasia Hoia Aadmi and Baagan Da Raakha.

The group is active in rural areas of Punjab touring around with its body of plays, generally staging in the street corners.