Background
Sohail Khan was born in Mumbai, Maharashtra to screenwriter Salim Khan and his wife Sushila Charak (Salma Khan). His paternal family is Muslim and is settled in Indore, Madhya Pradesh while his mother is a Maharashtrian Hindu.
Sohail Khan was born in Mumbai, Maharashtra to screenwriter Salim Khan and his wife Sushila Charak (Salma Khan). His paternal family is Muslim and is settled in Indore, Madhya Pradesh while his mother is a Maharashtrian Hindu.
He is the younger brother of actors Salman Khan and Arbaaz Khan. He produces films under his banner Sohail Khan Productions. He is the Brother of the superstar Salman Khan.
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? 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. Sohail 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.