Sura Khan, Creator of “The Chambers – In God We Trust,” Appears on Hit Podcast “Black Men Can’t Jump [In Hollywood]”

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Posted on September 17, 2022 by Sura Khan

The comedic podcast reviews films with lead actors of color and analyzes the context of race and Hollywood’s diversity issues.

NEW YORK, New York, Friday, Sept. 16, 2022: Sura Khan, a visionary African American television show creator, director, producer, and writer, recently appeared on the popular podcast “Black Men Can’t Jump [In Hollywood]” to break down the 1972 Golden Globe-winning Billie Holiday biopic “Lady Sings the Blues,” starring Diana Ross.

Khan joined actor and comedian Jonathan Braylockknown for “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt” and “Astronomy Club” on Netflix, Jerriah Milligan, also known for “Astronomy Club,” and James III, also known for “Astronomy Club” for the podcast, each offering nuanced perspectives on how Black women were portrayed in film in the 1970s.

“Lady Sings the Blues” follows the iconic jazz singer’s life from childhood into her controversial music career and eventual drug addiction. The film is co-written by Suzanne de Passe and stars Diana Ross, Richard Pryor, Billy Dee Williams, and Virginia Capers. Khan also has a project in the works about Virginia Capers.

“Lady Sings the Blues” is Diana Ross’s first film, following her time as Motown’s most successful 1960s lead signer of the group the Supremes and a successful solo career.

Listen to “Black Men Can’t Jump [In Hollywood] here or on your chosen podcast platform.

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MOMENTS IN TIME with SURA KHAN The VISIONARY 2024

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Posted on March 30, 2021 by Sura Khan

Biography

Sura Khan is a thirty-year veteran in the entertainment industry. A writer, producer, director, and author with a drive and determination that’s unprecedented. Over the past five years, Sura Khan has spent much of his time developing a variety of original television series and film projects. He’s a visionary who believes that there’s a time for everything and everyone. The innovative projects he’s developed is rooted in something extraordinary and indeed timely. Creating programming based on the unique needs of the viewer and the times we are living in is his formula for creating a winning catalog of content. With profound changes in technology and viewing patterns around the world, Sura Khan feels that anything is possible if we can connect with a source whose capacity to see our vision and all its possibilities is secured. I have no doubts whatsoever in my unique ability to move an audience. I understand that we, as human beings are always on the lookout for those programs and ideas that can inspire, motivate, and teach us something we may have previously been unaware of. Not being afraid to continue creating projects that you understand will eventually cost millions upon millions of dollars to produce and you as a creator having no idea how that kind of money will find its way to you is simply the principal’s of faith with a clear knowing that what’s inside of you must be manifested in the world outside of you. When you can connect with that source of knowledge, then the manifestation of an idea is evident in due time. Sitting on a goldmine is how Sura Khan views his current place in time. Anyone lucky enough to see beyond the present moment within his unique purpose for existence will be very fortunate enough to share in a stream of wealth and success unimaginable. With a host of new books and projects to add to his catalog Mr. Khan is content and looks forward to the coming years and all that it will bring through and from him.

References:

Books– In the Name of love, A Directors Faith, Sura Khan’s Whispers of Wisdom, Sura Khan’s Expressions On the Walk of Fame with Virginia Capers.

Television: South of Brooklyn, The Klein Syndicate, Candid with Terri P., Set Life Cali.

Film: In the Name of Love, Brothers Gonna Work it Out.

Podcast: Sura Khan’s Whispers of Wisdom

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Podcast Ep. #11 Make This Time Serve You!

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Posted on April 27, 2020 by Sura Khan

Podcast Episode #11

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In these troubling times host, Sura Khan uses his platform Whispers of Wisdom to inspire and motivate listeners. Make this time serve you is the topic for this inspiring episode produced during the Covid-19 epidemic in the United and States of America the world over.

Those, especially in the entertainment industry, will find this episode timely and rewarding.

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Supremes Reunion 2017- “IN THE NAME OF LOVE” A Book of Effort By: Sura Khan

Posted on November 6, 2017 by Sura Khan

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Supremes Story!

Details of the journey inscribed are magical, joyful, and sometimes painful not only for the author/filmmaker but also for all those who traveled with him to send this message. In the Name of Love is where Sura Khan shares the events in his childhood, connecting himself to the Supremes, the undertaking, and getting the film to the superstars through an ingenious process. It gives the readers a view from the inside of one of the most non-talked about events in the entertainment industry. The book is one of the best options as an uplifting, inspirational, and educational tool for filmmakers, actors, writers and all of those seeking to jump out of the box and make a huge difference.

IN THE NAME OF LOVE is a first-hand account of one man’s journey to inspire Diana Ross, Mary Wilson and Cindy Birdsong formally Diana Ross & the Supremes, to heed the call of fans all over the world and give a reunion performance another chance.

Throughout his life, Sura Khan has always felt a connection to the Supremes and never really understood why and then the pieces started coming together. Sura Khan took on the challenge to do what most would have liked to had done when he committed to write and produce a cinematic letter to Ross, Wilson, and Birdsong of the legendary Motown group. His hopes were to inspire the ladies back to the forefront, one more time. In his book “In the Name of Love” Sura Khan details the story behind the noble effort to inspire peace unity and reconciliation.

Th present day

Almost 12 years have now passed and a reunion has never taken place. “I use to question myself sometimes,” says Sura Khan, “Did I do the right thing I would ask myself”. Twelve years later and Sura Khan has no regrets. The doors have opened for many involved in the project and have taken their careers to new heights. “I’m happy to be somewhat responsible for that,” says Sura Khan. “Sometimes things are not what they appear to be and there’s always a story behind the story that can either push us forward or hold us back. Ms. Ross, Ms. Wilson and Ms. Birdsong are not exempt from that.” “We all did our best and we did it In the name of Love.

About the Author

Sura Khan, a versatile author, filmmaker, and director is also a motivational speaker in the field of entertainment and spirituality. This year (2017) he produced several television shows including a talk Variety show “Set Life Cali” with actor/singer Keith Robinson of Saints & Sinners and the film Dreamgirls. Actor Mac John Jefferies of Power Series and as a child actor playing Isaiah alongside Halley Berry in the film Losing Isaiah was also featured on the program. Sura Khan also scripted the historical and much-anticipated life story of Brooklyn’s notorious drug lord, Calvin Bacote aka Calvin Klein. The series now in development is titled The Brooklyn Don. The series tells stories about the real-life happenings between Klein and many of his associates that includes hip-hop powerhouse Jay Z among many other notables. Sura Khan has written, produces and directed several new television series and currently working on his memoirs in entertainment, slated to be released in 2018.

In the making of In the Name of Love, Sura Khan aims to re-write a history of worlds famous icons grappling with assorted personality conflicts and to hopefully facilitate “peace talks” between the duo/trio while bringing about a concert reunion of three of the earliest surviving members of the group. Now 12 years later (2017) and the ladies are in there 70’s (Age) and still wowing them. “I was delighted to see Diana Ross & Mary Wilson together in support of Berry Gordy’s (Motown Founder) Motown the Musical on Broadway,” says Sura Khan.

Dreams don’t die people just stop dreaming (Mary Wilson) – Sura Khan’s oft-spoken mantra, which is clearly made manifest in his cinematic piece, In the Name of Love.

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“IN THE NAME OF LOVE” ”
Delivering the Goods”
I had this all planned out well, Diana Mary and Cindy were supposed to all receive the film around the same time but things don’t always go according to plan. The moment the lid came off the pot things start going wrong.

On January 23, 2008, three packages were sent out. One to Diana Ross, Mary Wilson, and Cindy Birdsong. Mary’s was delivered first. After that, about two weeks later Cindy’s was delivered. It was some problem with the delivery for Cindy and it was about to be returned. Then delivery was confirmed. Diana Ross package was returned to me weeks later marked undeliverable at that address. Mary and Cindy had a copy of the film and Diana Ross was about to hear it through the grapevine. This was not looking good at all. Word was spreading fast across America and the United Kingdom regarding the existence of this film titled “In The Name of Love” about a reunion of Diana Ross and the Supremes. Shortly after this I had received an e-mail from Ro’ with an attachment of a message that was posted on Cindy MySpace page allegedly written by Cindy, The part of this message that got me was these words Cindy allegedly posted: “I speak with Diana and Mary from time to time and there has been some talk of a possible forthcoming event involving the three of us”………..

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“Three talented ladies that I adore, who came along and did a superb job on helping bring this vision and labor of love to life”!! Sura Khan-Director/Writer

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Writing & Directing Talk-Television

Posted on October 3, 2017 by Sura Khan

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Writing & Directing Talk-Television

Veteran writer, director and producer Sura Khan is appointed to write and direct new television talk show “Candid with Terri P” Executive Produced and host by Terri Patterson. Patterson brought Sura Khan the talented writer & director onto the show to help take it to another level. Multiple episodes of the new show were taped in Brooklyn New York at BRIC Media & Arts Center on September 18, 19, 20. 2017. The program featured special guest appearances by

ALLISON SEMMES landed a role in MOTOWN THE MUSICAL on Broadway as Diana Ross u/s, which led her to her first lead role as Diana Ross on MOTOWN THE MUSIC Broadway (2016) and National Tour, which she is now touring. She has received an NAACP Theater Award nomination and won Chicago Broadway World Award for Best Female Lead Actress as Diana Ross for Motown. http://www.allisonsemmes.com/

Clip from the Motown Musical rehearsal https://youtu.be/ofR4_1usAEw

Also, appearing is this talented young man. You may remember Justiin Davis for his role in the hit series Boardwalk Empire. Justiin also played the role of Evan Ross, son of Diana Ross in a film written and directed by Sura Khan some years earlier (Get The Book https://surakhan.net/supremes-reunion-book-efforts-sura-khan) This appearance on Candid was the first time Khan and Davis have seen each other since 2008 at the premiere of the film In the Name of Love. Khan also wrote a book about the project under the same title, that Justiin Davis is holding in the photo with Khan above. “Having a diverse guest lineup was important to the show’s structure,” says Sura Khan. “We went from Broadway star to TV rising star and then to sports and politics.”

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Moving into the world of politics gave the program a twist when Brooklyn Borough President Eric L. Adams came on the program not only to discuss politics but also his health and struggles with diabetes.

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SURA KHAN & TERRI PATTERSON (Host & Executive Producer)

2017 has been a busy year for the talented writer-director Sura Khan who has written and produced several projects including Set Life Cali, a talk Variety show filmed in Hollywood. Bull & Yaya, a movie review & comedy show in New York City. Khan also penned the screenplay for the long-awaited Calvin Klein Bacote story and several other TV scripts this year. 2018 is looking very bright for Mr. Khan, and we all look forward to the projects coming our way that he has put his hands to.

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Posted on May 21, 2017 by Sura Khan

SURA KHAN SCRIPTS HISTORIC BROOKLYN MINI- SERIES SCREENPLAY

THE BROOKLYN DON – Calvin Klein Bacote Story

Sura Khan & Calvin Klein Bacote join forces to bring this mini-television series to life. Enter the world of Brooklyn, through the boundless and in-depth mind of Calvin “Klein” Bacote. Klein is a mythological figure too most and an Iconic figure to others. From the child growing up in the late 60’s and 70’s to the larger than life character throughout the 80’s and 90’s. No stone is unturned! This series will walk you through places you just couldn’t go. Experience this journey through the eyes of a mother, gun of an enforcer and soul of a hustler. Calvin Klein is one of the last men standing.

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Directing a Film out of NYU

Director- Sura Khan Producer- David Quinones & DP- Felipe Vara de Re

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“ON SET MAKING IT HAPPEN”

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FULL CIRCLE – THE MINI-SERIES

In The Making -A New Mini-Series TV Screenplay by Sura Khan with Ayana Ellis

Carin Douglas is a fearless young girl, thrust into the role of a stickup kid alongside Brooklyn’s most notorious thugs. She learns to fight, to survive, and ultimately to shine through a series of events that take her from a young girl on the verge to a designer-clad diva with a hot car, an even hotter man, and a million deadly skeletons in her closet.
When Carin meets Monty, aka “Money Monty,” he sweeps her off her feet with one romantic gesture after another. Monty is a sexy, powerful man with that legendary Brooklyn swagger and more money than most of his peers in the street. Their urban fairytale soon erupts into passionate sex, bold power moves, and eventually, devastating physical violence between them. When things get explosive, Carin is reminded of the love she knows Monty feels for her and the lavish lifestyle he’s showered her with. But will that be enough to save them?
Carin and Monty’s love comes Full Circle in this epic story of love, loss, pain, and forgiveness. In Ayana Ellis’ second novel, she raises the bar, exposes some ugly truths, and shines a spotlight on the painful reality of domestic abuse. All that glitters isn’t gold in this new novel that is sure to have readers talking for years to come. Sura Khan writes the screenplay that is sure to have viewers remembering the 90’s like never before.

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BULL & YAYA “Quiet On The Set”

SURA KHAN – PRODUCER OF NEW FILM & TV REVIEW SHOW

This funny and adventurous new show that reviews past and present television shows and films is becoming the talk of the internet. The uncensored Bull & Yaya duo is something to marvel at. Its a fresh new prospective on how films and TV shows are reviewed. Surprise celebrity guest is one of the many highlights of the program that’s directed by Fades-2-Black’s director Ducatti Ambitious. Coming Soon to a Television Screen near you!