Sohail Khan Productions
| 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 Indian 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. As of 2014 the company had produced nine films.
History
Sohail Khan Productions first film was I - Proud to Be an Indian, which was unsuccessful. Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya?, with Khan and his brother Salman Khan, was more successful.[1] Khan wrote, produced and acted in Fight Club - Members Only (2006), which did not do well at the box office.
Khan produced live stage shows around the world with various Indian film stars. His company also produced music videos and a television with programme, 'Chehre Pe Chehra', was directed by Rishi Vohra.
The company produced movie Partner, directed by David Dhawan starring Salman Khan, Govinda, Katrina Kaif and Lara Dutta. It was released on 20 July 2007. Two films, Kisaan and Main Aur Mrs Khanna, were produced in 2009, but were unprofitable; Wanted was profitble..
From 2011
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, produced by Arbaaz Khan Productions. It became 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 | Release Date | Director | Verdict | Other Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | I - Proud to Be an Indian | 13 February 2004 | Puneet Sira | Disaster | |
| 2005 | Lucky: No Time for Love | 6 April 2005 | Radhika Rao Vinay Sapru | Above Average | |
| 2005 | Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya? | 15 July 2005 | David Dhawan | Hit | |
| 2006 | Fight Club - Members Only | 17 July 2005 | Vikram Chopra | Disaster | |
| 2007 | Partner | 20 July 2007 | David Dhawan | Blockbuster | Nominated-IIFA Award for Best Movie |
| 2009 | Kisaan | 28 August 2009 | Puneet Sira | Disaster | |
| 2009 | Main Aur Mrs Khanna | 16 October 2009 | Prem R. Soni | Disaster | |
| 2011 | Ready | 3 June 2011 | Anees Bazmee | Blockbuster | |
| 2012 | Dabangg 2 | 21 December 2012 | Arbaaz Khan | blockbuster | Co-distributor with Arbaaz Khan Productions |
| 2014 | Jai Ho | 24 January 2014 | Sohail Khan | blockbuster | Released on 24 January 2014 |
References
- ↑ "Biggest B.O hits of the Decade 'Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya' (2005)". MSN India. Retrieved 7 July 2011.
- ↑ "Salman first to strike post IPL". Times of India. 20 February 2011. Retrieved 7 July 2011.
- ↑ Abid, Bollywood Trade Editorial (25 June 2011). "Audience is now READY for DOUBLE DHAMAAL!". Bollywoodtrade.com. Retrieved 7 July 2011.