Jai Khanna
Biography
Jai Khanna is a distinguished American film and television producer, talent manager, and entrepreneur, celebrated for his extensive contributions to the entertainment industry. With a career spanning over two decades, Khanna has been instrumental in managing A-list talent and producing critically acclaimed content across various media platforms.
Early Life and Education
Born and raised in San Francisco, California, Jai Khanna pursued higher education at the University of California, Davis. During his time at UC Davis, he was not only academically inclined but also excelled as a student-athlete, earning recognition as an All-American baseball player.
Career in Entertainment
Khanna commenced his entertainment career in 1996 at the Writers & Artists Agency. In 1998, he joined Brillstein Entertainment Partners, a premier management and production firm in Hollywood, where he dedicated over 22 years. At Brillstein, he held various roles, including Talent Manager, Producer, and Packaging Agent, representing a roster of high-profile clients such as Eva Mendes, Sarah Silverman, Irrfan Khan, Tiffani Thiessen, Hrithik Roshan, Ike Barinholtz, and Larenz Tate.
Throughout his tenure, Khanna contributed to over 25 films as a Producer or Executive Producer, successfully raising over $300 million in capital for various projects. Notable productions include Four Good Days (2020) starring Glenn Close and Mila Kunis, Black Bear (2020) featuring Aubrey Plaza, and Prisoner's Daughter (2022) with Brian Cox and Kate Beckinsale. The Summit+5
Victory Sports Media
In 2021, Jai Khanna co-founded Victory Sports Media, a global production company specializing in premium sports content across film, television, and digital media. Under his leadership, Victory has produced impactful projects such as the Emmy-nominated documentary The Great Debate with Charles Barkley on TNT and the upcoming documentary Michelle Wie West set to premiere on NBC and Peacock.
Victory Sports Media operates under the umbrella of Victory Media Group, which also encompasses Victory Women and Victory Film, focusing on diverse storytelling that highlights perseverance and the human spirit in sports. IndiaWest Journal News+4
Awards and Recognition
Jai Khanna's contributions to the entertainment industry have been widely recognized. He was named one of the "Top 35 Executives in Hollywood" by The Hollywood Reporter and has been featured in The New York Times, Forbes, and The Wall Street Journal. Additionally, Business Insider listed him among the "100 Influential Indian American Leaders in the US," and the Asian American Business Development Center honored him as one of the "Outstanding 50 Asian Americans in Business."
