Full Name: Abdul Rashid Salim Salman Khan
Date of Birth: December 27, 1965
Place of Birth: Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India
Nicknames: Bhaijaan, Sallu, Dabangg Khan
Early Life:
Salman Khan was born into a prominent film family. His father, Salim Khan, is a legendary screenwriter known for classics like “Sholay” and “Deewar,” and his mother, Sushila Charak (later Salma Khan), is a homemaker. His stepmother, Helen, is a famous actress and dancer. Salman grew up with his siblings Arbaaz Khan, Sohail Khan, Alvira Khan Agnihotri, and Arpita Khan Sharma.
He attended St. Stanislaus High School in Bandra, Mumbai, and later studied at St. Xavier’s College but dropped out to pursue his acting career.
Entry into Bollywood:
Salman made his debut in a supporting role in “Biwi Ho To Aisi” (1988). His breakthrough came with the romantic blockbuster “Maine Pyar Kiya” (1989), directed by Sooraj Barjatya. The film was a massive hit and established him as a leading actor, earning him a Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut.
Filmography
| Year | Movie Title | Role(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Biwi Ho To Aisi | Vicky Bhandari | Debut film; supporting role |
| 1989 | Maine Pyar Kiya | Prem | Breakthrough role; Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut |
| 1990 | Baaghi: A Rebel for Love | Saajan Sood | Also contributed to the film’s story |
| 1991 | Sanam Bewafa | Salman | |
| Patthar Ke Phool | Suraj Verma | ||
| Kurbaan | Akash | ||
| Saajan | Akash Verma | ||
| Love | Prithvi | ||
| 1992 | Suryavanshi | Suryavanshi/Vicky | Dual role |
| Jaagruti | Jugnu | ||
| Nishchaiy | Rohan Yadav/Vasudev Gujral | Dual role | |
| Ek Ladka Ek Ladki | Raja | ||
| 1993 | Chandra Mukhi | Raja Rai | |
| Dil Tera Aashiq | Vijay | ||
| 1994 | Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! | Prem Nath | One of the highest-grossing Bollywood films |
| Chaand Kaa Tukdaa | Shyam Malhotra | ||
| Andaz Apna Apna | Prem Bhopali | Cult classic comedy | |
| Sangdil Sanam | Kishan | ||
| 1995 | Karan Arjun | Karan Singh/Ajay | Dual role; major commercial success |
| Veergati | Ajay | ||
| 1996 | Majhdhaar | Gopal | |
| Khamoshi: The Musical | Raj | Critically acclaimed | |
| Jeet | Rajnath “Raju” Sahay | ||
| Dushman Duniya Ka | Salman | Special appearance | |
| 1997 | Judwaa | Prem/Raja | Dual role; successful comedy |
| Auzaar | Inspector Suraj Prakash | ||
| Deewana Mastana | Prem Kumar | Special appearance | |
| 1998 | Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya | Suraj Khanna | |
| Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai | Sooraj Dhanrajgir | ||
| Bandhan | Raju | ||
| Kuch Kuch Hota Hai | Aman Mehra | Extended cameo; Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor | |
| Sar Utha Ke Jiyo | Himself | Special appearance | |
| 1999 | Jaanam Samjha Karo | Rahul | |
| Biwi No.1 | Prem Mehra | One of the highest-grossing films of the year | |
| Sirf Tum | Prem | Cameo appearance | |
| Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam | Sameer Rosselline | Critical and commercial success | |
| Hello Brother | Hero | Also playback singer for the song “Chandi Ki Daal Par” | |
| Hum Saath-Saath Hain | Prem Chaturvedi | Ensemble cast; family drama | |
| 2000 | Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge | Raja Oberoi | |
| Chal Mere Bhai | Prem Oberoi | ||
| Har Dil Jo Pyar Karega | Raj/Romi | ||
| Dhai Akshar Prem Ke | Truck Driver | Special appearance | |
| Kahin Pyaar Na Ho Jaaye | Prem Kapoor | ||
| 2001 | Chori Chori Chupke Chupke | Raj Malhotra | |
| 2002 | Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge | Veer Singh Thakur/Ali | |
| Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam | Suraj Singh | ||
| Yeh Hai Jalwa | Raj “Raju” Saxena | ||
| 2003 | Love at Times Square | Himself | Special appearance |
| Stumped | Himself | Cameo appearance | |
| Tere Naam | Radhe Mohan | Critically acclaimed performance | |
| Baghban | Alok Raj | Special appearance | |
| 2004 | Garv: Pride & Honour | Inspector Arjun Ranavat | |
| Mujhse Shaadi Karogi | Sameer Malhotra | Successful comedy | |
| Phir Milenge | Rohit Manchanda | ||
| Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa | Rishabh | ||
| 2005 | Lucky: No Time for Love | Aditya Sekhri | |
| Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya? | Dr. Samir Malhotra | ||
| No Entry | Prem | One of the highest-grossing films of the year | |
| Kyon Ki | Anand | ||
| 2006 | Shaadi Karke Phas Gaya Yaar | Ayaan | |
| Saawan… The Love Season | Sameer | Special appearance | |
| Baabul | Avinash “Avi” Kapoor | ||
| Jaan-E-Mann | Suhaan Kapoor |
| Year | Movie Title | Role(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Salaam-e-Ishq: A Tribute to Love | Rahul | Ensemble cast; romantic drama |
| Partner | Prem | Comedy; major commercial success | |
| Marigold: An Adventure in India | Prem | English-language film | |
| Om Shanti Om | Himself | Cameo appearance | |
| 2008 | God Tussi Great Ho | Arun Prajapati | Fantasy comedy |
| Hello | Himself | Cameo appearance; based on Chetan Bhagat’s novel | |
| Heroes | Balkar Singh | Drama; ensemble cast | |
| Yuvvraaj | Deven Yuvvraaj | Musical drama | |
| 2009 | Wanted | Radhe | Action thriller; marked his comeback as an action hero |
| Main Aurr Mrs Khanna | Samir Khanna | Romantic drama | |
| London Dreams | Mannu | Musical drama | |
| Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani | Himself | Cameo appearance | |
| Veer | Veer | Period drama; also contributed to the story | |
| 2010 | Dabangg | Chulbul Pandey | Action comedy; massive commercial success; spawned a franchise |
| 2011 | Ready | Prem Kapoor | Comedy; one of the highest-grossing Bollywood films of the year |
| Bodyguard | Lovely Singh | Action romantic comedy; major box office success | |
| 2012 | Ek Tha Tiger | Tiger/Avinash Singh Rathore | Spy thriller; initiated the YRF Spy Universe |
| Dabangg 2 | Chulbul Pandey | Sequel to Dabangg; continued box office success | |
| 2013 | Jai Ho | Major Jai Agnihotri | Action drama; focused on social issues |
| Kick | Devi Lal Singh/Devil | Action thriller; one of the highest-grossing films of the year | |
| 2014 | Bajrangi Bhaijaan | Pavan Kumar Chaturvedi | Drama; critically acclaimed and commercially successful |
| 2015 | Prem Ratan Dhan Payo | Prem Dilwale/Vijay Singh | Family drama; reunited with director Sooraj Barjatya |
| 2016 | Sultan | Sultan Ali Khan | Sports drama; portrayed a wrestler; significant box office success |
| 2017 | Tubelight | Laxman Singh Bisht | War drama; emotional storyline |
| Tiger Zinda Hai | Tiger/Avinash Singh Rathore | Sequel to Ek Tha Tiger; continued success in the spy genre | |
| 2018 | Race 3 | Sikander Singh | Action thriller; part of the Race franchise |
| Loveyatri | Cameo appearance | Produced under his banner Salman Khan Films | |
| 2019 | Bharat | Bharat Kumar | Drama; spanned several decades of Indian history |
| Dabangg 3 | Chulbul Pandey | Third installment in the Dabangg series | |
| 2020 | Radhe: Your Most Wanted Bhai | Radhe | Action film; released digitally due to the COVID-19 pandemic |
| 2021 | Antim: The Final Truth | Inspector Rajveer Singh | Action drama; shared screen with brother-in-law Aayush Sharma |
| 2022 | Godfather | Masood Bhai | Cameo appearance in this Telugu-language film |
| 2023 | Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan | Bhaijaan | Family action drama; showcased his versatility |
| Tiger 3 | Tiger/Avinash Singh Rathore | Third installment in the Tiger series; continued success in the spy thriller genre | |
| 2024 | Pathaan | Tiger/Avinash Singh Rathore | Cameo appearance; crossover in the YRF Spy Universe |
| 2025 | Sikandar | TBA | action drama directed by A.R. Murugadoss |
Achievements and Awards:
- Filmfare Awards: Multiple wins, including Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor.
- National Film Award: Best Children’s Film as a producer for “Chillar Party” (2011).
- Padma Shri: Honored in 2016 for his contribution to Indian cinema.
Personal Life:
Salman Khan is known for his high-profile relationships, including with actresses Sangeeta Bijlani, Aishwarya Rai, and Katrina Kaif. Despite being one of Bollywood’s most eligible bachelors, he remains unmarried.
He is also close to his family, with his brothers Arbaaz and Sohail frequently collaborating with him in films.
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