Frank Khalid

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Frank Khalid (Fukhera Khalid; born 22 November 1968)[1] is a British entrepreneur, the owner of West London Film Studios,[2] Elbrook Cash and Carry, and Chak89.

Early life[]

Khalid grew up in Newham, London. He was raised in a high crime rate area and has witnessed the impact of crime as a youth.[2] At the age of 16, he set up his own wholesale unit, learning to do so while helping his father in his shop.

Career[]

Khalid’s first business was Elbrook Cash and Carry, which he started in 1985. The company grew and another branch was opened in 1993, in Mitcham, London.[citation needed]

Khalid is the owner of three businesses with turnovers of multi-million pounds, Elbrook Cash and Carry, Chak89 and West London Film Studios.[citation needed] Films such as Burnt, starring Bradley Cooper and Sienna Miller, and The Mercy, starring Colin Firth, have been shot in his studios in Hayes.[2] After succeeding with his cash and carry business, Khalid bought West London Film Studios. He also closed a deal with actor Mark Wahlberg and rapper P Diddy to be the British distributor of Aquahydrate, their co-owned water brand.[citation needed] Khalid is a shareholder in a sports agency called Touch Sky.[3][4] He recently invited Netherlands and Crystal Palace footballer Patrick Van Aanholt, former boxer David Haye, and Chelsea FC defender Emerson Palmieri to Elbrook Cash and Carry.[citation needed]

Khalid’s Chak89 Restaurant was opened with only a space for 200 people in Mitcham. It is a regular dining place for a number of celebrities including Shah Rukh Khan, Shilpa Shetty, Priyanka Chopra, Mohammed Shami, Deepika Padukone, Akshay Kumar, Rishi Kapoor, Neetu Singh, and Amitabh Bachchan. Other famous people that have paid a visit to Chak89 include American actors Vanessa Hudgens, Lindsay Lohan and Jesse Metcalfe and footballer Willian.[5][6] Chak89 has hosted premiere league footballers, international actors, TOWIE stars and politicians.[7][8]

In 2019, Khalid partnered with Diageo and their world famous brand Haig Club.[9]

Recognition[]

In 2013, he was honoured with the British Community Honours Award at the House of Lords in recognition of his outstanding contribution and services to the community.[10] He also received a Lifetime Achievement Award – Asian Curry Awards.[citation needed]

Personal life[]

Khalid is married to Sajida Khalid and has four children.[11] He had triple bypass surgery in 2018. Khalid is a supporter of the English football club Chelsea.

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References[]

  1. ^ Parsons, Tan. "Wholesaler spotlight: Fukhera Khalid, Elbrook Cash & Carry - Better Wholesaling". Retrieved 2019-06-24.
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b c "Film studio boss opens doors to young people affected by knife crime". Evening Standard. 2018-07-20. Retrieved 2019-06-24.
  3. ^ Kelly, Liam (2019-03-03). "Cash-and-carry king curries favour with Hollywood". The Sunday Times. ISSN 0956-1382. Retrieved 2019-06-24.
  4. ^ "Mark Wahlberg and P Diddy join forces for a very surprising reason". HELLO!. 2018-02-09. Retrieved 2019-06-24.
  5. ^ "Actor Shahrukh Khan becomes ambassador for Frank Khalid's restaurant". Essex-TV. 2019-05-01. Retrieved 2019-06-24.
  6. ^ "Essex Businessman Frank Khalid dines with Chelsea FC star Willian". Essex-TV. 2019-04-29. Retrieved 2019-06-24.
  7. ^ Ldn-Post (2018-10-17). "Introducing Frank Khalid, A restaurateur to the stars!". London Post. Retrieved 2019-06-24.
  8. ^ Ldn-Post (2018-11-14). "Tycoon Frank Khalid hosts Chelsea FC first team at his Chak89 eatery". London Post. Retrieved 2019-06-24.
  9. ^ "Essex entrepreneur Frank Khalid strikes partnership with Diageo". Essex-TV. 2019-05-03. Retrieved 2019-06-24.
  10. ^ "CHAK 89 OWNER WINS BRITISH COMMUNITY AWARD". ResponseSource Press Release Wire. Retrieved 2019-06-24.
  11. ^ "Khalid, Frank & Sajida". Asian Power Couples. Retrieved 2019-06-24.
  12. ^ Kajumba, Adrian (2018-05-07). "N'Golo Kante's amazing surprise for Chelsea fan". mirror. Retrieved 2019-06-24.
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