Amit Khan (born 3 March 1972) is an Indian author, screenwriter and director.[1][2] His novels are also available in English, Punjabi and Marathi language.[3]
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| Born | 3 March 1972 Pilkhuwa, Ghaziabad District (present-day Mumbai, India) |
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| Nationality | Indian |
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| Years active | 1984–present |
| Notable works | Commander Karan Saxena series, Reeta Sanyal series, Night Club, Garam Chhuri, Bicchoo Ka Khel and many more. |
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He is the creator of ‘Commander Karan Saxena’, a character in the world of Hindi novels. He wrote 58 novels in this series.[2] An audio drama series based on this is available on Spotify where audiences can listen to the Commander Karan Saxena's series. In the audio series Indian actor Sonu Sood is the voice of Commander Karan Saxena.[citation needed]
A web series, "Bicchoo ka Khel", based on his novel was produced by Ekta Kapoor. Web series and films are being created on his stories.[4][5][6]
Early life
editAmit Khan was born on 3 March 1972, in Pilkhuwa, Ghaziabad district. From a young age, he was passionate about reading and writing, and he actively participated in debate competitions in school. Childhood stories of great personalities had a profound impact on his life. This is why, at the age of 12, his first published story was based on the life of American President George Washington. He had his first novel published at the age of just 15. By the time he was in 10th grade, many of his stories had already been published in prominent newspapers across the country. He went on to write numerous stories for Diamond Comics as well.[1]
Currently, he resides in Mumbai and is actively involved in the Hindi film industry.[2]
Series
editAmit Khan has written several novels, with the most popular being the Commander Karan Saxena Series. He has written a total of 58 novels in this series.[2] There is a audio drama series based on it available on Spotify, where audiences can enjoy the adventures of Commander Karan Saxena. In the audio series, the beloved Indian superstar, Sonu Sood is voice of Commander Karan Saxena. Additionally, there are plans to create a web series based on this series in the near future.[7][8]
The Reeta Sanyal series is another highly successful series written by Amit Khan. So far 22 novels have been published in this series. Reeta Sanyal is a criminal lawyer who solves murder mysteries.[9]
The Godfather series is also one of the popular series. In this series, Amit Khan has created a fictional underworld within Goa. The boss of this underworld is Bakhtavar Singh, also known as the godfather, who becomes the voice of every weak and oppressed person, taking up arms for them.[10]
Amit Khan has written four novels in the Sheetal Rajput series so far. Sheetal Rajput is a contract killer, and the novels in this series are filled with murder mysteries.[11]
Filmography
editSunny Deol starrer Karz – The Burden of Truth (As an additional screenplay writer).[citation needed]
Arbaz Khan, Manjari Fadnavis starrer – Nirdosh (As a writer and creative director).[citation needed]
Makrand Deshpande, Sanjay Mishra starrer – Objection My God (As a writer and director). In Nashik International film festival, the film Objection My God won the awards for best debut director, best story, screenplay and best noteworthy film.[citation needed]
Hindi web series "Bicchoo Ka Khel" produced by Ekta Kapoor (ALT Balaji and ZEE5) was also based on Amit Khan's novel "Bicchoo Ka Khel".[4]
Bellamkonda Sai Sreenivas and Anupama Parmeswaran starrer – Gumnaam – A Psycho Thriller, (As a Creative Director, editor, Dialogue and Lyrics Writer), Produced by Pen Studios.[12][13]
Apart from this, films and web series are being made based on his 6 novels.[14][15][16][17][18]
References
edit- ^ a b "Amit Khan: Today, makers want writers who have a vision to direct". Hindustan Times. 2022-08-21. Retrieved 2023-09-23.
- ^ a b c d "Amit Khan". Penguin Random House India. Retrieved 2023-09-23.
- ^ "क्राइम और थ्रिलर से भरपूर अमित खान का उपन्यास 'नाइट क्लब' अब पंजाबी में भी". News18 हिंदी (in Hindi). 2023-02-17. Retrieved 2023-09-24.
- ^ a b "Amit Khan's novel goes into reprinting post the show's success". Mid-day. 2020-12-01. Retrieved 2023-09-23.
- ^ "बिच्छू का खेल को लेकर बेहद उत्साहित हैं लेखक अमित खान". www.navodayatimes.in (in Hindi). 2020-11-30. Retrieved 2023-09-23.
- ^ "'Bicchoo Ka Khel' उपन्यास के लेखक अमित खान इन दिनों एक खास वजह से है काफ़ी खुश! | Bicchoo Ka Khel novel to reprint again, writer feels happy". Patrika News (in Hindi). 2020-11-30. Retrieved 2023-09-23.
- ^ Khan, Amit (2022-08-08). "Sonu Sood brings 'Commander Karan Saxena' to life in Spotify's latest podcast, The audio action series, exclusively available on Spotify, is based on author Amit Khan's much-loved books and will launch on Independence Day!". Global Prime News. Retrieved 2023-09-23.
- ^ "अमित खान की पॉडकास्ट सीरीज 'कमांडर करण सक्सेना' को सोनू सूद ने दी आवाज". www.hindusthansamachar.in. Retrieved 2023-09-23.
- ^ comixtream (2023-09-01). "Dimag ki Karigari (Rita Sanyal Series) Amit Khan Hindi Novel Pdf". Comixtream. Retrieved 2023-09-23.
- ^ Khan, Amit; Khan, Amit (2022-03-22). Paap ki Duniya (in Hindi). Book Cafe Publication.
- ^ "Sheetal Rajput". www.amazon.in. Retrieved 2023-09-23.
- ^ "Bellamkonda Sreenivas's psychological thriller 'Gumnaam' to release digitally in Hindi on September 7". Free Press Journal. Retrieved 2023-09-24.
- ^ "ZEE5 announces the World Digital Premiere of the Hindi crime thriller – Gumnaam". Mid-day. 2022-09-09. Retrieved 2023-09-24.
- ^ "Conversation with Author Amit Khan : Nayika हर लड़की को पढ़नी क्यों जरूरी है? Books for Web Series|". www.abplive.com (in Hindi). 2022-10-19. Retrieved 2023-09-24.
- ^ "Amit Khan - Movies, Biography, News, Age & Photos | BookMyShow".
- ^ "मेरठ पहुंचे लेखर अमित खान: सस्पेंस राइटर की किताबों में सस्पेंस रहना जरूरी है, इसी वजह से मेरे नाम में भी सस्पेंस : अमित खान". Dainik Bhaskar. March 4, 2023.
- ^ "Commander Karan Saxena with Sonu Sood: Talk With Writer, Novelist Amit Khan | Spotify Podcast – LoudIndiaTv". 2022-08-22. Retrieved 2023-09-24.
- ^ "क्यों लिखी जा रही हैं 'खूनी' कहानियां...? स्क्रीन राइटर अमित खान बोले- लोग पसंद कर रहे हैं". आज तक (in Hindi). 2022-11-20. Retrieved 2023-09-24.