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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

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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

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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

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  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. 2023-04-02. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
  2. ^ "The Stars Who Went Back Home With The Trophy At NEXA IIFA Awards 2023". IIFA. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
  3. ^ "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.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ "Top India Total Nett Gross 2022 - - Box Office India". www.boxofficeindia.com. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
  6. ^ Hungama, Bollywood (2022-11-18). "Drishyam 2 Box Office Collection | India | Day Wise | Box Office - Bollywood Hungama". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
  7. ^ Hungama, Bollywood (2023-03-30). "Bholaa Box Office Collection | India | Day Wise | Box Office - Bollywood Hungama". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
  8. ^ Hungama, Bollywood (2024-03-08). "Shaitaan Box Office Collection | India | Day Wise | Box Office - Bollywood Hungama". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
  9. ^ "Shaitaan box office collection: Ajay Devgn's film crosses ₹150 cr despite competition from Crew, Godzilla X Kong". Hindustan Times. April 2, 2024.
  10. ^ TUTEJA, JOGINDER. "Bollywood's Most Successful Horror Movies". Rediff. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
  11. ^ 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.
  12. ^ "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.
  13. ^ "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.
  14. ^ "Aamil Keeyan Khan on 'Kaithi' remake 'Bholaa': Same dish, new recipe". Mid-day. 2022-07-31. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
  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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