Aamil Keeyan Khan

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Aamil Keeyan Khan
Aamil Keeyan Khan on the sets of Shaitaan.jpg
Born18 November 1988 (1988-11-18) (age 36)
NationalityIndian
OccupationScreenwriter
Years active2022–present
Notable work Runway 34 , Shaitaan , Drishyam 2 , Skyforce , Bholaa

Aamil Keeyan Khan (born 18 November 1988) is an Indian screenwriter who works in Hindi films. [1] He has written the screenplay for films such as Runway 34 , Sky Force, Bholaa, Shaitaan and Drishyam 2 which earned him the IIFA Award for Best Story (Adapted). [2] [3] [4]

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Career

Khan made his screenwriting and acting debut with Runway 34 in 2022 marking his first collaboration with Ajay Devgn as a star and director. He followed it up with the 2022 film Drishyam 2, which opened to positive reviews, grossing ₹100 crore (US$13 million) worldwide in four days and entering the 100 Crore Club in India within six days of release. Earning ₹345 crore (US$43 million) worldwide, Drishyam 2 emerged as a major financial success, becoming the highest-grossing Hindi film of 2022 [5] and the 24th highest-grossing Hindi film of all time. [6]

In 2023, he wrote the adapted screenplay and dialogues for Bholaa , a remake of Lokesh Kanagaraj's Kaithi. Bholaa was released on 30 March 2023 and received mixed reviews from critics. The film has grossed ₹111 crore (US$14 million) worldwide. [7] In 2024, Khan wrote Shaitaan, which opened up to positive reviews. With a worldwide gross of ₹211 crore against a budget of ₹50 crore, the film ranks as the fourth highest grossing Indian film of 2024, the second highest grossing Hindi film of 2024 and the highest grossing Indian horror film of all time. [8] [9] [10] 2024 will also see the release of his upcoming aerial action, period film, Skyforce. [11] [12] [13] [14] [15]

Filmography

YearFilmNotes
2022 Runway 34 Screenplay & Dialogues
Drishyam 2 Screenplay & Dialogues
2023 Bholaa Screenplay & Dialogues
2024 Shaitaan Screenplay & Dialogues
2025 Skyforce Story, Screenplay & Dialogues
Maa Dialogues

References

  1. ↑ "Who is Ajay Devgn when cameras are switched off? A witty and intelligent man who enjoys his meticulous pranks as much as his work". The Indian Express. 2 April 2023. Retrieved 15 May 2024.
  2. ↑ "The Stars Who Went Back Home With The Trophy At NEXA IIFA Awards 2023". IIFA. Retrieved 15 May 2024.
  3. ↑ "IIFA 2023 winners full list: Hrithik Roshan and Alia Bhatt bag best actors, Brahmastra and Gangubai Kathiawadi win big". Hindustan Times. 28 May 2023. Retrieved 15 May 2024.
  4. ↑ Hungama, Bollywood (11 March 2024). "EXCLUSIVE: Writer Aamil Keeyan Khan ECSTATIC with the response to Shaitaan; calls Ajay Devgn one of the most SECURE stars; BREAKS silence on sequel plans: "There's an idea that has been cracked. It's a BRILLIANT idea" : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama". Bollywood Hungama . Retrieved 15 May 2024.
  5. ↑ "Top India Total Nett Gross 2022 - - Box Office India". www.boxofficeindia.com. Retrieved 15 May 2024.
  6. ↑ Hungama, Bollywood (18 November 2022). "Drishyam 2 Box Office Collection | India | Day Wise | Box Office - Bollywood Hungama". Bollywood Hungama . Retrieved 15 May 2024.
  7. ↑ Hungama, Bollywood (30 March 2023). "Bholaa Box Office Collection | India | Day Wise | Box Office - Bollywood Hungama". Bollywood Hungama . Retrieved 15 May 2024.
  8. ↑ Hungama, Bollywood (8 March 2024). "Shaitaan Box Office Collection | India | Day Wise | Box Office - Bollywood Hungama". Bollywood Hungama . Retrieved 15 May 2024.
  9. ↑ "Shaitaan box office collection: Ajay Devgn's film crosses ₹150 cr despite competition from Crew, Godzilla X Kong". Hindustan Times. 2 April 2024.
  10. ↑ Tuteja, Joginder. "Bollywood's Most Successful Horror Movies". Rediff. Retrieved 15 May 2024.
  11. ↑ Hungama, Bollywood (11 March 2024). "EXCLUSIVE: Writer Aamil Keeyan Khan ECSTATIC with the response to Shaitaan; calls Ajay Devgn one of the most SECURE stars; BREAKS silence on sequel plans: "There's an idea that has been cracked. It's a BRILLIANT idea" : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama". Bollywood Hungama .
  12. ↑ "EXCLUSIVE: Shaitaan writer Aamil Keeyan Khan shares why it is difficult to work with 3 Khans on a horror film". PINKVILLA. 14 March 2024. Retrieved 15 May 2024.
  13. ↑ "EXCLUSIVE: Aamil Keeyan Khan talks about next horror feature, 'Want it to be as gripping as Saw and Conjuring'". PINKVILLA. 14 March 2024. Retrieved 15 May 2024.
  14. ↑ "Aamil Keeyan Khan on 'Kaithi' remake 'Bholaa': Same dish, new recipe". Mid-day. 31 July 2022. Retrieved 15 May 2024.
  15. ↑ "Ajay Devgn-starrer Shaitaan has this connection with Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, writer Aamil Keeyan Khan reveals". DNA India. Retrieved 15 May 2024.
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