Indian Screenwriter and filmmaker
Aamil Keeyan Khan is an Indian screenwriter, actor, and director known for his work in Hindi cinema .[ 1] He has written screenplay and dialogues for Hindi films like Runway 34 , Bholaa , Shaitaan and Drishyam 2 which earned him an IIFA Award - Best Story (Adapted).[ 2] [ 3] [ 4]
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
Year
Title
Director
Writer
Actor
Notes
2022
Runway 34
No
Yes
Yes
Screenplay and dialogues, cameo as Trivandram ATC operator
2022
Drishyam 2
No
Yes
Yes
Dialogues and adapted screenplay
2023
Bholaa
No
Yes
No
Dialogues and adapted screenplay
2024
Shaitaan
No
Yes
No
Dialogues and adapted screenplay
References
^ "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 . 2023-04-02. Retrieved 2024-05-15 .
^ "The Stars Who Went Back Home With The Trophy At NEXA IIFA Awards 2023" . IIFA . Retrieved 2024-05-15 .
^ "IIFA 2023 winners full list: Hrithik Roshan and Alia Bhatt bag best actors, Brahmastra and Gangubai Kathiawadi win big" . Hindustan Times . 2023-05-28. Retrieved 2024-05-15 .
^ Hungama, Bollywood (2024-03-11). "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 2024-05-15 .
^ "Top India Total Nett Gross 2022 - - Box Office India" . www.boxofficeindia.com . Retrieved 2024-05-15 .
^ Hungama, Bollywood (2022-11-18). "Drishyam 2 Box Office Collection | India | Day Wise | Box Office - Bollywood Hungama" . Bollywood Hungama . Retrieved 2024-05-15 .
^ Hungama, Bollywood (2023-03-30). "Bholaa Box Office Collection | India | Day Wise | Box Office - Bollywood Hungama" . Bollywood Hungama . Retrieved 2024-05-15 .
^ Hungama, Bollywood (2024-03-08). "Shaitaan Box Office Collection | India | Day Wise | Box Office - Bollywood Hungama" . Bollywood Hungama . Retrieved 2024-05-15 .
^ "Shaitaan box office collection: Ajay Devgn's film crosses ₹150 cr despite competition from Crew, Godzilla X Kong" . Hindustan Times . April 2, 2024.
^ TUTEJA, JOGINDER. "Bollywood's Most Successful Horror Movies" . Rediff . Retrieved 2024-05-15 .
^ Hungama, Bollywood (March 11, 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 .
^ "EXCLUSIVE: Shaitaan writer Aamil Keeyan Khan shares why it is difficult to work with 3 Khans on a horror film" . PINKVILLA . 2024-03-14. Retrieved 2024-05-15 .
^ "EXCLUSIVE: Aamil Keeyan Khan talks about next horror feature, 'Want it to be as gripping as Saw and Conjuring' " . PINKVILLA . 2024-03-14. Retrieved 2024-05-15 .
^ "Aamil Keeyan Khan on 'Kaithi' remake 'Bholaa': Same dish, new recipe" . Mid-day . 2022-07-31. Retrieved 2024-05-15 .
^ "Ajay Devgn-starrer Shaitaan has this connection with Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, writer Aamil Keeyan Khan reveals" . DNA India . Retrieved 2024-05-15 .
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