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