ITV

Tag: Salman Khan Films

  • Seasoned business executive Prakash Nathan joins Unique Solutions as Mumbai branch head

    Seasoned business executive Prakash Nathan joins Unique Solutions as Mumbai branch head

    MUMBAI: Prakash Nathan, a seasoned  business strategist with over two decades of experience spanning IT, consulting, and media, has been appointed as the Mumbai branch head and vice-president of sales at Unique Solutions. In this pivotal role, he will spearhead the enterprise sales team, focusing on strategic planning, customer excellence, and revenue growth through cutting-edge IT and security solutions.

    Prior to this, Nathan was the head of commercial business at Wysetek Systems Technologists Pvt Ltd  where he built high-performing teams and drove innovation in cybersecurity, virtualisation, cloud, and open-source practices. His career trajectory includes a successful stint as vice president of enterprise acquisition at Galaxy Office Automation Pvt Ltd,  where he excelled in acquiring major accounts and aligning with large OEMs for transformative IT solutions.

    Notably, Nathan’s illustrious career also spans 15 years in the entertainment industry, where he collaborated with leading production houses like Yashraj Films, Salman Khan Films, and Red Chillies Entertainment in marketing, distribution, and content syndication roles. Amongst the companies he worked for include: Moser Baer, UTV and The Walt Disney Co in Mumbai.  As the founder & director of Cinemarkets Digital Solutions, he brought his expertise to film marketing and digital rights syndication, bridging the worlds of media and technology.

    Nathan’s dedication to leveraging modern and emerging technologies, coupled with his passion for cinema, underscores his vision of driving innovation and creating value for customers, partners, and stakeholders. His multi-industry expertise positions him uniquely to synergise IT and entertainment for mutual growth.

  • Bandra mural honours Salim-Javed’s legendary impact on Hindi cinema

    Bandra mural honours Salim-Javed’s legendary impact on Hindi cinema

    Mumbai: To mark the launch of the original docuseries Angry Young Men on Prime Video, a stunning mural has been unveiled in Bandra as a tribute to the iconic screenwriting duo Salim-Javed. Created by fans this vibrant piece of art honors their monumental influence on Hindi cinema. The mural showcases larger-than-life portraits of Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar, surrounded by titles of their most iconic films—Sholay, Seeta Aur Geeta, Kranti, Trishul, Chacha Bhatija, Aakhri Daaon, and Yaadon Ki Baaraat—rendered in the classic vintage Bollywood poster style. It beautifully captures the essence of the ‘Angry Young Man’ archetype that Salim-Javed so masterfully crafted, celebrating their revolutionary stories, unforgettable characters, and powerful dialogues that forever changed the landscape of Indian cinema.

    Produced by Salman Khan Films, Excel Media & Entertainment, and Tiger Baby, Angry Young Men is executive produced by Salma Khan, Salman Khan, Ritesh Sidhwani, Farhan Akhtar, Zoya Akhtar, and Reema Kagti. The three-part docuseries masterfully captures the personal and professional journey of Salim-Javed and is streaming exclusively now on Prime Video in India and over 240 countries and territories worldwide. 
     

  • Prime Video unveils Angry Young Men trailer

    Prime Video unveils Angry Young Men trailer

    Mumbai: Prime Video unveiled an intriguing and emotion-packed trailer for its upcoming original docuseries, Angry Young Men. The three-part docuseries captures the personal and professional journey of the legendary writer-duo Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar, more popularly known as Salim-Javed. In the 1970s, they revolutionized Indian cinema by reinventing the Bollywood formula, introducing ‘angry young man’ heroes in a romance-dominated industry, and making action dramas a beloved genre. Produced by Salman Khan Films, Excel Media & Entertainment, and Tiger Baby, Angry Young Men is executive produced by Salma Khan, Salman Khan, Ritesh Sidhwani, Farhan Akhtar, Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti, and marks the directorial debut of Namrata Rao. Angry Young Men is set to premiere exclusively on Prime Video in India and in over 240 countries and territories worldwide on August 20. Angry Young Men is the latest addition to the Prime membership.

    The trailer of the docuseries presents an emotional and inspirational look at the extraordinary journey and enduring legacy of Salim-Javed. It immerses the audience in the rich Bollywood realm that they created, spotlighting their iconic characters and blockbusters such as Deewar, Don, Sholay, Trishul, and Dostana—films that have left an indelible imprint on Indian cinema. From their modest origins to becoming the first screenwriters to achieve stardom, it showcases rare archival footage, offering a nostalgic glimpse into their personal relationships, camaraderie, and creative brilliance through their unforgettable collaboration across 24 films. Heartfelt reflections from industry figures like Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, Hema Malini, Helen, Salman Khan, Hrithik Roshan, Aamir Khan, and Kareena Kapoor Khan further highlight the significant impact Salim-Javed had on their careers.

    Salim Khan said, “I started my career in front of the camera but realized that my true strength lay in telling stories. That’s when I decided to focus on what came naturally to me – writing. I then met Javed who was equally passionate about writing, and together we did some fantastic work together, which I am very proud of. We had an excellent run and achieved great success, and also challenged industry norms along the way. It feels wonderful that our journey is being documented for future generations, and I hope they will be inspired to do their best and not be confined by society’s prescribed roles. I’m excited for audiences across the world to see our journey unfold on Prime Video.”

    Javed Akhtar shared, “I arrived in this city as a young man with no job, contacts, or money and often going to bed hungry; despite that, quitting never crossed my mind. What I always knew, however, was that my life story was something I would want to share with the world. The support we have received from our family, friends, and the industry in documenting our journey has been heartening and I would like to thank them all for their love. We’re delighted to share our story on Prime Video with a global audience, offering them a candid look into our journey from early struggles to achieving our dreams.”

    Angry Young Men director Namrata Rao shared her enthusiasm for her debut project, saying, “Directing this docuseries on Salim-Javed has been an amazing experience. Their story is so inspiring, full of twists & turns and it has been a great opportunity for me to start my journey as a director. Interacting with Salim and Javed saab has taught me so many things about film writing, about life and dealing with the odds an artist face. They are effortlessly candid, witty and vociferous storytellers. Their stories are filled with both deep insights and charming anecdotes. It’s also a journey into the larger-than-life cinema of the 70s. I’m excited for everyone to see the unfiltered story of these two legends on Prime Video in India and across 240 countries and territories on 20 August.”

  • Prime Video’s docu-series ‘Angry Young Men’ to premiere globally on 20 August

    Prime Video’s docu-series ‘Angry Young Men’ to premiere globally on 20 August

    Mumbai: Prime Video has announced 20 August as the premiere date of the docuseries, Angry Young Men. The intriguing three-episode original docu-series traces the journey of the legendary writers Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar, popularly known as Salim-Javed, who, brought forth a revolution in Indian storytelling, by crafting iconic characters and dialogues that have etched their influence into the hearts and minds of the audience. Produced by Salman Khan Films, Excel Media & Entertainment and Tiger Baby, Angry Young Men is executive produced by Salma Khan, Salman Khan, Ritesh Sidhwani, Farhan Akhtar, Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti, and marks the directorial debut of Namrata Rao. Angry Young Men is set to premiere exclusively on Prime Video in India and over 240 countries and territories worldwide on 20 August. Angry Young Men is the latest addition to the Prime membership.

    Angry Young Men is the story of Salim-Javed, the legendary screenwriting duo behind some of the biggest Bollywood blockbusters in 1970s like Sholay, Zanjeer, Deewaar, Yaadon Ki Baaraat, Don and many more. Together, they created the archetype of the ‘Angry Young Man’— a brooding anti-hero who captured the imagination of an entire nation with his rage, defiance, and quest for social justice. Their parting of ways made headlines for many years, and Indian cinema never saw a cultural collaboration as powerful again. This docuseries is a personal and candid account of their lives, their writing, and their legacy, narrated by the duo themselves, with anecdotal gems from some of the most distinguished figures in Indian cinema.

    “Angry Young Men is a truly special docuseries for us at Prime Video. Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar are trailblazers and were the most sought-after writing duo of their time, with a profound impact on films and mass cinema that has continued to inspire generations of filmmakers. The series goes beyond just storytelling; it delves into the heart and soul of Hindi cinema, showcasing Salim-Javed’s incredible journey,” said Prime Video, India director – content licensing Manish Menghani. “We are thrilled to collaborate with Salman Khan Films, Excel Media & Entertainment and Tiger Baby on this riveting docuseries that showcases how Salim-Javed not just transformed cinema but also left a lasting impact on society. We are certain this candid, multifaceted journey, celebrating the timeless legacy of these legendary writers will enthrall our audiences worldwide with its premiere on 20 August, exclusively on Prime Video in over 240 countries and territories.”

    “Two sensible, intelligent, and dignified individuals, best at their craft with mutual admiration for each other’s work ethics and compassion. The ‘Angry Young Men’ of Indian cinema. Growing up, seeing my father and Javed Sahab work together on films was nothing short of magical. Their love for cinema redefined heroism for an entire generation, leaving behind a legacy of cult classics. Personally, I would love to see them working together in the future, I hope the fans and viewers can also agree. Whether it’s time, destiny, or professional choices that bring them together, their partnership always brings out the best. Angry Young Men is a tribute to their creative brilliance and the profound impact they’ve had on Indian cinema. It’s an insightful journey into the hearts and minds of two superstar writers who changed the landscape of storytelling forever. This series is close to both families. I hope this marks a new chapter for our dads, the angry young men, who are now older. May they have the best time of their lives now, with emotional happiness and physical health. Long live the kings of story, screenplay, and dialogues. Producers of our lives and directors of our present and futures,” said Salman Khan.

    “Angry Young Men is about the two men that created a character that has pretty much defined Hindi cinema in the 70s. The story of Salim-Javed’s dynamic journey starting out from small towns to exploding onto the silver screen and how they put their hardships, their heartbreaks and their swag into their cinema,” said Zoya Akhtar.

    “I remember everyone referring to my father and Salim uncle as Salim-Javed, a singular name; their names were never mentioned separately but always together. Their journey was marked by grit, passion, and a fierce zeal to transform Hindi cinema, especially in its attitude towards the writer. They succeeded and in doing so, left an impression that still lives on generations after,” said Farhan Akhtar. “Angry Young Men is a testament to the genius and the legacy of these two undeniable forces of nature. We’re proud to bring such a landmark docuseries to a global audience through Prime Video and continue our commitment to offering the very best in storytelling.”

     

  • Zee5 to exclusively stream Salman Khan’s ‘Antim: The Final Truth’

    Zee5 to exclusively stream Salman Khan’s ‘Antim: The Final Truth’

    Mumbai: Zee5 has announced that it will exclusively stream Salman Khan and Aayush Sharma starrer Bollywood film, “Antim: The Final Truth” on 24 December. This film is Khan’s third collaboration with Zee5, after “Kaagaz” and “Radhe: Your Most Wanted Bhai.”

    “We at Zee5 are focused on curating and creating good quality content to entertain the audience and bringing their favourite stars to their screens,” said Zee5 India chief business officer Manish Kalra. “It gives us great pleasure to associate with Salman Khan and Salman Khan Films once again after the tremendous success of ‘Kaagaz’ and ‘Radhe’ on Zee5. We are proud to not only present ‘Antim: The Final Truth’ to fans, just before their most loved actor’s birthday. We are eagerly looking forward to the premiere and hope that all Salman Khan fans cherish this birthday gift”.

    “The audience gave an overwhelming response to the theatrical release of ‘Antim: The Final Truth’,” said a spokesperson from Salman Khan Films. “We are happy that they can now watch the film at their convenience and post the success of Radhe, what better platform than Zee5 to premiere it.”

    “The astounding response to Rahuliya has been overwhelming for the entire team of ‘Antim: The Final Truth’,” said Aayush Sharma. “It was heart-warming to see the response the film received in theatres after a long time, now as the film hits Zee5, we are glad that it would reach a wider audience.”

  • Zee, Salman Khan to channel ‘Radhe’ revenues into India’s fight against Covid

    Zee, Salman Khan to channel ‘Radhe’ revenues into India’s fight against Covid

    MUMBAI: As the pandemic continues to wreak havoc in India, Zee Entertainment and Salman Khan Films (SKF) have pledged to support Covid2019 relief efforts across the Nation, including the donation of essential medical equipment ranging from oxygen cylinders, concentrators, and ventilators. 

    This support will stem from the revenues garnered from the multi-platform release of the much-awaited film Radhe on 13 May 2021. Zee and SKF have partnered with India’s largest and donation platform GiveIndia, to activate the much-required relief efforts. 

    “Zee stays committed towards taking all the necessary steps to strengthen the fight against Covid2019. We believe in not only providing extraordinary entertainment to our viewers but also going beyond the business to undertake meaningful and focused efforts to drive positive change across the country. We sincerely hope that the support from the release of the film Radhe will help amplify the resources to provide vital relief efforts to people affected by the pandemic,” said a Zee Entertainment spokesperson in a statement. 

    Salman Khan Films spokesperson said, “We are glad to be a part of this noble initiative, to contribute our bit towards the nation’s fight against Covid. Since the last year, we have been consistent in our efforts towards fighting Covid, since this unprecedented crisis struck our country and the world. Very importantly, we have also come to realise that holding up the release of a pre-shot film may not help us in any way but using its proceeds towards fighting the pandemic is a more suitable and pragmatic approach. Radhe’s release on Zee5 and ZeePlex will empower us to contribute more in these extremely difficult times.” 

    As a part of its national-level corporate social responsibility (CSR), Zee had donated 240+ ambulances, 46,000+ PPE kits, oxygen humidifiers, and 6,00,000 daily meals. The company had also built and donated a 304-bed Dedicated Covid Healthcare Centre (DCHC) for frontline workers and their families in Maharashtra.

    Directed by Prabhudeva, Radhe is expected to be a high-voltage action thriller. Apart from Salman Khan, the film also stars Disha Patani, Randeep Hooda, Jackie Shroff, Sudhanshu Pandey, Bharath, and Megha Akash in prominent roles. The film will be released as premium video on demand on Zee Plex and digitally through Zee5 on 13 May 2021. 

  • Likee, SKF’s campaign #HudHudDabanggChallenge crosses 275 mn views

    Likee, SKF’s campaign #HudHudDabanggChallenge crosses 275 mn views

    MUMBAI: Likee, the pioneering global short video creation platform from Singapore based BIGO Technology has recently partnered with Salman Khan Films (SKF) to promote Dabangg 3 as the film's official digital partner. The campaign #HudHudDabanggChallenge gave Likee's users an opportunity to interact with the lead actor Salman Khan. The campaign has garnered more than 275 Mn views with a fan base of 22k+ Fans. 

    Dabangg 3 is one of the most awaited films of the year for Salman’s fans, which hit the Box Office on 20 December 2019 and has had one of the highest opening box office collections in 2019.

    #HudHudDabanggChallenge has played a vital role in promoting the film across India, where “Likeers” from all states have gone beyond the languages by creating dynamic dance videos and lip-sync videos with the Film’s title tracks and dialogues. To top it up, the movie is also released in four Indian languages – Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada.

    As part of the campaign, the debutante ‘Saiee Manjrekar’ also collaborated with the top five Likee users to create entertaining videos. 5 Lucky Likee users also won a chance to personally meet Bollywood megastar Salman Khan.

    “It was great to see so much enthusiasm and such positive participation from all the Likee users in such huge numbers from across India. Not just Hindi but Dabangg 3 also received a great response from South India on Likee App. We also liked the whole idea of Dabangg3 taking over the Likee India Instagram page a day before the film’s release that added on to some great promotional value. Overall it has been a great association with Likee as our Digital Partner”, said  Salman Khan Films  marketing head Aparna Desai.

    As a leading short video platform, Likee has expanded the horizons for SKF team to connect with their target audience and magnify the excitement around the movie among the young movie enthusiasts. Such Collaborations are in line with Likee’s aim of providing valuable content to the Indian youth, who connect deeply with Bollywood movies and actors.

    Likee is available in different Indian languages like Hindi, Tamil, Marathi, Telugu, Gujarati, Bengali, Kannada, Malayalam and Punjabi. In 2019, Likee had also won the Guinness World Record for creating the 'Largest online video album of people waving a flag in India' during its 'No matter where I am, #IAMINDIAN' campaign. The campaign saw more than 1 lac Indians participating in celebrating India's 73rd Independence Day. In the recent App Annie’s year-end report on app trends for 2019, Likee has emerged as No 1 in the breakout category and is also the 7th most downloaded app in 2019.

  • Likee collaborates with Salman Khan Films as Digital Partner for Dabangg 3

    Likee collaborates with Salman Khan Films as Digital Partner for Dabangg 3

    MUMBAI: Likee, the pioneering global short video creation platform from Singapore based BIGO Technology has partnered with Salman Khan Films (SKF) to promote Dabangg 3 as the film's Digital Partner. Dabangg 3 is one of the much-awaited movies by Salman Khan Fans, and it is expected to break box office records. Likee users have a tremendous opportunity to interact with Salman Khan and Sonakshi Sinha and support the lead actors by participating in Likee's #HudHudDabanggChallenge, via the official SKF Likee account and also through their other social profiles.

    Dabangg 3 is set to hit cinema halls on December 20, 2019, and will be released in four Indian languages – Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada. Film's title track and hit music video 'Hud Hud Dabangg' was released on November 14. To participate, users need to create dynamic dance videos and lip-sync videos with the newly released title track.

    As part of the campaign, the debutante ‘Saiee Manjrekar’ will also collaborate with the top five Likee users to create entertaining videos.

    Salman Khan Films Marketing Head Aparna Desai said "It is great to have Likee App on board as the digital partner for Dabangg 3. Likee is known to create interesting magic effects and stickers and they are creating something really cool for Dabangg 3 as well that will let the audience feel connected to the film. We also received a great response to the #HudHudDabanggChallenge on the Likee App and people have been sharing some innovative videos.”

    As a leading short video platform, Likee will expand the horizons for SKF team to connect with their target audience and magnify the excitement around the movie among the young movie enthusiasts. Such Collaborations are in line with Likee’s aim of providing valuable content to the Indian youth, who connect deeply with Bollywood movies and actors.

    Likee is available in different Indian languages like Hindi, Tamil, Marathi, Telugu, Gujarati, Bengali, Kannada, Malayalam and Punjabi. In 2019, Likee had also won the Guinness World Record for creating the 'Largest online video album of people waving a flag in India' during its 'No matter where I am, #IAMINDIAN' campaign. The campaign saw more than 1 lac Indians participating in celebrating India's 73rd Independence Day. 

  • Salman Khan Films & T-Series roll out ‘Main Hoon Hero Tera’ video on

    Salman Khan Films & T-Series roll out ‘Main Hoon Hero Tera’ video on

    MUMBAI: Harnessing the power of digital, Salman Khan Films (SKF) and T-Series have rolled out, exclusively on hotstar, the video premiere of the song Main Hoon Hero Tera, sung by Salman, for the film Hero starring Sooraj Pancholi and Athiya Shetty.

     

    Starting 6 pm on 6 August, the full song has been made available to the entire user base of hotstar, the video on demand platform from Star India.

     

    The exclusive-to-hotstar video features footage of Salman singing the song in a recording studio, intercut with high emotional drama and action points from the film Hero produced by SKF and Mukta Arts, set to release on 11 September.

     

    The video of Salman singing Main Hoon Hero Tera will remain exclusive to hotstar till midnight of Saturday.