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Biography
Sohail Khan (born 20 December 1969) is an Indian film actor, director and producer who works predominantly in Hindi cinema. He is the younger brother of actors Salman Khan and Arbaaz Khan. He produces films under his banner Sohail Khan Productions.
Early life
Khan was born in Mumbai, Maharashtra to screenwriter Salim Khan and his wife Sushila Charak (Salma Khan). He is the brother of actor Salman Khan. His paternal family is Muslim and is settled in Indore, Madhya Pradesh while his mother is a Maharashtrian. His stepmother, Salim Khan's second wife, is actress Helen. His older brothers are Salman Khan and Arbaaz Khan, who is married to Malaika Arora Khan who is an actress, VJ and host. His sister, Alvira Khan, is married to Bollywood director Atul Agnihotri, while his younger sister Arpita Khan, collaborated with Sneha Ullal for his movie which he produced with Sohail Khan Productions. Arpita is married to Ayush Sharma. Khan's paternal family are Pathans belonging to the Sherani tribe of Afghanistan.
Career
Khan started his career as a film producer and director making his directorial debut with the 1997 action thriller Auzaar which starred his brother Salman and Sanjay Kapoor. He then directed both of his brothers Salman and Arbaaz in the film Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya (1998) and Hello Brother (1999) under his earlier banner G.S. Entertainment.
In 2002, he wrote, produced, directed and made his acting debut in Maine Dil Tujhko Diya which did average business at the box office. He then appeared in a few more films, none of which sold well. He had his first hit with the film Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya? (2005) in which he co-starred with his brother Salman Khan. He also wrote the story, produced and starred in the multi-starrer Fight Club - Members Only which again did not do well at the box office. In 2006, due to a delayed release, the boxing drama Aryan for which his performance was appreciated, failed to do well. In 2007 he produced, another hit film, Partner which starred his brother Salman Khan and Govinda in the lead roles along with Lara Dutta and Katrina Kaif playing their love-interests, respectively.
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. In 2008, he appeared in Hello and Heroes. In 2009, he co-starred with brother Arbaaz in Kisaan and featured in Main Aur Mrs Khanna and Do Knot Disturb.
In 2010, he featured in Veer with brother Salman, released on 22 January 2010.
He returned to direction with the film Jai Ho starring Salman Khan in the lead which released in January 2014 to mixed reviews.
Personal life
Khan is married to Seema Sachdev and they have two sons: Nirvan and Yohan sometimes also known as Aslam Khan (born June 2011).
Filmography
Actor
Year | Title | Role | Other notes |
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2002 | Maine Dil Tujhko Diya | Ajay | |
2003 | Darna Mana Hai | Karan | |
Anubhav: An Experience | Jaikishan 'Jackie' | ||
2004 | Lakeer – Forbidden Lines | Karan Rana | Negative Role |
I Proud to Be an Indian | |||
Krishna Cottage | Manav/Amar Khanna | ||
2005 | Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya? | Pyare Mohan | |
2006 | Fight Club - Members Only | Sameer Kapoor | |
Aryan | Aryan Verma | ||
Family — Ties of Blood | Special appearance | ||
2007 | Salaam-e-Ishq: A Tribute to Love | Ram Dayal | |
2008 | Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na | Bagheere | |
God Tussi Great Ho | Rakesh 'Rocky' Sharma | ||
Hello | Varun Anand/Vroom/Victor | ||
Heroes | Sameer 'Saand' Suri | ||
2009 | Team: The Force | Raj | |
Kissan | Jiggar Singh | ||
Main Aurr Mrs Khanna | Aakash | ||
Do Knot Disturb | Diesel | ||
2010 | Veer | Poonam 'Punya' Singh | |
Raakh | Karan | ||
2017 | Tubelight | Co-star with Salman Khan and Zhu Zhu |
Producer
Year | Title | Other notes |
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1998 | Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya | Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Movie |
1999 | Hello Brother | |
2002 | Maine Dil Tujhko Diya | |
2004 | I - Proud to Be an Indian | |
2005 | Lucky: No Time for Love | |
2005 | Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya? | |
2006 | Fight Club – Members Only | |
2007 | Partner | |
2008 | God Tussi Great Ho | |
2009 | Main Aurr Mrs Khanna | |
2011 | Ready | |
2014 | Jai Ho |
Writer
Year | Title |
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1998 | Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya |
1999 | Hello Brother |
2006 | Fight Club – Members Only |
2009 | Kissan |
Director
Year | Title |
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1997 | Auzaar |
1998 | Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya |
1999 | Hello Brother |
2002 | Maine Dil Tujhko Diya |
2014 | Jai Ho |
2016 | Freaky Ali |
Television appearances
Year | Title | Role |
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2011 | Comedy Circus Ka Naya Daur | Judge |
2012 | Kahani Comedy Circus Ki | Judge |
2012-2013 | Comedy Circus Ke Ajoobe | Judge |
2015 | Khandaan | Actor |
2015 | Comedy Nights Bachao | Guest |
2016 | The Kapil Sharma Show | Promotion of Freaky Ali |