With his second release ‘Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya’ declared a hit, Sohail Khan at last emerged from the shadow of being Salman Khan’s kid brother. Sohail Khan is finally being recognised as a director of promise, but he is coy about his achievements. He has remained a totally down to earth person, choosing to remain behind the camera, letting his work speak for him.

From Auzaar to “Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya” was definitely quite a jump box-office wise. There was a lot of contribution from everyone during the making of “Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya”. Salman had contributed in a big way, he was imitating what Atul Agnihotri (his Brother-in-law) used to do in real life while wooing his sister Baby (Alvira Khan). The film is about a guy who likes the girl and does things to prove his love for her. At the same time, he does not care a damn about her brother.

Being a part and parcel of Bollywood, Sohail has received a lot of flak too. From Auzaar to “Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya”, critics felt Sohail still had to brush up on his direction – this was proved wrong with his third venture, “Hello Brother”, which silenced many of them. People said he was not technically very sound but he remained unruffled. He learnt many things from all his films.

Much before he could take up the decision of acting, many acting offers had come his way, even from Sooraj Barjatya. It is believed that Sooraj was quite impressed with Salman’s youngest brother and had decided to cast him as his reel brother as well in “Hum Saath Saath Hain“. But unfortunately, Sohail was quite tied down with his production works and had missed out on that opportunity which eventually went to Saif Ali Khan.

Moving away from Sohail the brother, director and now actor, let’s talk about Sohail, the restaurateur. India Talkies, a series of theme-restaurants endorsed by Salman, Sanjay Dutt, Govinda, Mahima Chaudhary and Karishma Kapoor, with Sohail and friend cum partner Bunty Walia. He will also look after filmmaking, handling events and shows and also ad films. So much for the kid brother. Happily married to Seema, Sohail is a contented man today. He is doing fine as a director with all the support from family, friends and well-wishers, lets hope he contributes a fare share of talent even to the medium of acting which he has lately been looking at…

Films Done By Sohail Khan

2002 Maine Dil Tujhko Diya Ajay
2003 Darna Mana Hai Karan
2003 Anubhav: An Experience Jaikishan ‘Jackie’
2004 Lakeer – Forbidden Lines Karan Rana
2004 I Proud to Be an Indian I
2004 Krishna Cottage Manav / Amar Khanna
2005 Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya Pyare Mohan
2006 Fight Club – Members Only Sameer Kapoor
2007 Family — Ties of Blood Special appearance
2007 Salaam-e-Ishq: A Tribute to Love Ram Dayal
2008 Jaane Tu… Ya Jaane Na Bagheere
2008 God Tussi Great Ho Rakesh ‘Rocky’ Sharma
2008 Hello Varun Anand / Vroom/ Victor
2008 Heroes Sameer ‘Saand’ Suri
2009 Team – The Force Raj
2009 Kissan Jiggar Singh
2009 Main Aurr Mrs Khanna Aakash
2009 Do Knot Disturb Diesel
2010 Veer Poonam ‘Punya’ Singh
2010 Raakh Karan
2017 Tubelight Bharat Singh Bisht
2018 Loveyatri Bhavish Cameo appearance
2019 Dabangg 3 Inspector Rohit Sharma Special Appearance

Sohail Khan As A Director

1997 Auzaar
1998 Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya
1999 Hello Brother
2002 Maine Dil Tujhko Diya
2014 Jai Ho
2016 Freaky Ali

Television Done By Sohail Khan

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
2017 Chhote Miyan Dhakad Judge
2017 Super Night with Tubelight (television special) Promotion of Tubelight
2018 Comedy Circus Judge
2019 Khatra Khatra Khatra Guest
2019 The Kapil Sharma Show Promotion of Celebrity Cricket League