Fox Star Studios signs deal with Dharma Productions and Red Chillies Entertainment

Some time back we had carried an article citing speculation about Fox Star Studios acquiring the rights to the under production film My Name Is Khan. The film, produced by Dharma Productions and Red Chillies Entertainment, is being directed by Karan Johar and stars long time comrade and friend Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol in the lead.


Now the speculation can be put to rest as Fox Star Studios has signed a deal with Dharma Productions and Red Chillies Entertainment to finance and distribute My Name Is Khan. Fox Star Studios will market and distribute the film in India, while Fox Searchlight Pictures (which was responsible for the marketing of the film Slumdog Millionaire) will manage the American release. Twentieth Century Fox will meanwhile co-ordinate the release outside the US and India.

This partnership between Fox Star Studios and the makers of My Name Is Khan, comes after the successful acquisition and release of Fox Star Studios’ recent film Slumdog Millionaire in India.

Speaking on this collaboration Jim Gianopulos, Chairman and C.E.O of Fox Filmed Entertainment said, ”We are extremely proud of the collaboration, My Name Is Khan is a powerful, emotional journey that will cross borders and cultures to enthrall audiences worldwide.”

Vijay Singh, CEO Fox Star Studios India, responsible for spearheading the entire deal said, ”Karan and Shah Rukh have been the most successful combination in Bollywood and we are delighted to be working together on My Name Is Khan.”

My Name Is Khan tells a heartwarming story of a Muslim man from India (played by SRK) living in San Francisco and how he embarks on a remarkable journey across the United States inspiring people and inviting debate, creating an accidental revolution.

[Via Bollywood Hungama]