Hussein Khan

reference Hussein Khan’s story in cinema? It’s wild, honestly. The guy jumped into the film world back in ’93, acting in “Vanchit” on Doordarshan—old school, right? But he didn’t just stick around as an actor. By ’96, he’d kicked off his own production house, hustling through TV serials and programs until ’99. Then suddenly, boom—he’s writing, producing, and directing “Kabhi Hum Khoubsoorat Thai.” That’s where things really took off for him. Instead of just rolling with what he knew, Khan went all in, learning the gritty details of filmmaking by 2000. Fast-forward a bit, and he’s launching Kashmir’s first private cable channel—total game changer for local media. People finally saw what visual advertising could do up there. He snagged a Best Program Director award from SITI Entertainment in 2007, and instead of resting on his laurels (not his style), he dove even deeper into making music albums, documentaries, and more TV. His big flex, though? “Kashmir Daily.” The first feature film out of Kashmir, and man, it made waves when it dropped in 2018 after years in the making. Awards started piling up after that—Youth Peace Award, recognition from Infotel, you name it. Khan’s not just locked down to one role, either. In 2020, with “BedNo17,” he basically did everything—associate director, producer, actor, writer. And he kept popping up in other films like “Lihaaf” and “Oxygen,” just showing off range. “Lines” even got him a Best Director nomination at MIFF USA. And now, looking at 2023, he’s got “KASHMIR SE” coming, wearing all the hats again. The guy’s relentless, always pushing, always making something new.