Sohail Khan Productions

Sohail Khan Productions
Type Private Limited Company
Industry Motion picture
Founded 2004
Headquarters Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Key people Sohail Khan
Products Film Production
Film Distribution

Sohail Khan Productions is an India motion picture production and distribution company, based in Mumbai. The company was founded in 2004 by actor Sohail Khan, younger brother of actor Salman Khan. The company has produced Eight films so far.

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History

Sohail Khan Productions first film was I - Proud to Be an Indian which didn't work well in the box-office. Production house first hit was the film Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya? in which he also co-starred with his brother Salman Khan.[1] He wrote the story, produced and acted in the multi-starrer Fight Club - Members Only (2006), which did not do well at the box office.

Khan has also produced live stage shows in India and all over the world featuring various Indian film stars. His company also produced music videos and even made a foray into television with 'Chehre Pe Chehra' which was directed by Rishi Vohra.

It initially saw huge scale success with the blockbuster movie Partner, directed by David Dhawan starring Salman Khan, Govinda, Katrina Kaif and Lara Dutta.It was released on 20 july 2007. 2009 years was also a dull year for the production house with only two films Kisaan and Main Aur Mrs Khanna, both failing at the box-office.

2011-present

Sohail Khan Productions produced Ready, starring Salman Khan and Asin in the lead roles. The film was released on 3 June 2011.[2] Upon release, Ready became the second highest opening day grosser, as well as the second highest weekend grossing Bollywood film, after Dabangg. It is currently the highest grossing Bollywood film of 2011 and the third highest grossing Bollywood film of all time after 3 Idiots and Dabangg.[3]

Films

Year Film Releas Date Director Other Note
2004 I - Proud to Be an Indian 13 February 2004 Puneet Sira
2005 Lucky: No Time for Love 6 April 2005 Radhika Rao
Vinay Sapru
2005 Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya? 15 July 2005 David Dhawan
2006 Fight Club - Members Only 17 July 2005 Vikram Chopra
2007 Partner 20 July 2007 David Dhawan Nominated-IIFA Award for Best Movie
2009 Kisaan 28 August 2009 Puneet Sira
2009 Main Aur Mrs Khanna 16 Oct 2009 Prem R. Soni
2011 Ready 3 June 2011 Anees Bazmee
2012 Partner 2 David Dhawan
2012 Sher Khan Sohail Khan Announced, Releasd on Eid

References

  1. ^ "Biggest B.O hits of the Decade 'Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya' (2005)". MSN India. http://entertainment.in.msn.com/bollywoodthisdecade/hits/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=3511272&page=33. Retrieved 07 July 2011. 
  2. ^ TNN (20 February 2011). "Salman first to strike post IPL". Times of India. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Salman-first-to-strike-post-IPL/articleshow/7527541.cms. Retrieved 07 July 2011. 
  3. ^ Abid, Bollywood Trade Editorial (25 June 2011). "Audience is now READY for DOUBLE DHAMAAL!". Bollywoodtrade.com. http://www.bollywoodtrade.com/trade-news/audience-is-now-ready-for-double-dhamaal/89CD9C85-EFF3-4293-859B-9AC5C6F1D770/index.htm. Retrieved 07 July 2011.