Abdul Rashid Salim Salman Khan is one of the most famous Bollywood actors in India. Apart from that, He is a producer, sings occasionally, and hosts TV shows also.
There is no dearth of various awards he has received in his lifetime and career. He has a massive fan following across the globe, especially in middle Asia. He was also featured in the list of Top-100 paid celebrities across the world in Forbes 2018 magazine.
Biography/Wiki
| Nick Name(s) | Sallu, Bhaijan, One Man Army, Tiger Khan, Supreme Khan, Dabangg Star, Rambo of India |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Birthplace | Indore, Madhya Pradesh |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Age | 57 Years |
| Hometown | Indore |
| Date of Birth | 27 December 1965 |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
| Caste | Sunni |
| Net Worth | USD 310 million |
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
Family
| Father | Salim Khan |
| Mother | Sushila Charak (Salma Khan), Helen |
| Brother | Arbaaz Khan and Sohail Khan |
| Sister | Alivra Khan Agnihotri and Arpita Khan |
Hobbies
He loves workouts. In his 30’s, he is famous in Bollywood for his well-built physique and toned muscles. Apart from that, He loves swimming, painting, cycling, and writing also. His blood group is B+.
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Education
Salman did his schooling at St. Stanislaus High School in Bandra, Mumbai. Then he went to St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai to complete his further studies, but dropped out due to personal reasons.
Height & Weight
| Height (Centimeters) | 174 cm |
| Height | 5 feet 8 inches |
| Weight (Kilograms) | 75 kg |
| Chest Size | 45 Inches |
| Waist Size | 35 Inches |
| Biceps Size | 17 Inches |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Eye’s Color | Brown |
Career
Salman has spent more than 35 years in the film industry. He started his career with a supporting role in BIWI HO TO AISI in 1988. He got his first movie in a leading role in 1989, MAINE PYAR KIYA, which transformed his career his entire life. He kept on working with several production houses. His most loved and famous movies were HUM AAPKE HAIN KAUN (1994), KARAN ARJUN (1995), BIWI NO. 1 (1999), HUM SAATH SAATH HAIN (1999), to name a few.
In the early 2000s, his Bollywood career saw a decline, but he came out strong of it and in 2010, DABANGG was released which again transformed his image. He continued doing well in the coming years and give successful hits like READY (2011), EK THA TIGER (2012), KICK (2014), SULTAN (2016), and TIGER ZINDA HAI (2017).
Salman was also the host of the popular series Big Boss from Season 4 2010-11 onwards, replacing Amitabh Bachchan. In Big Boss Season 13 Siddharth Shukla was the winner.
On the occasion of Eid 2020, Salman launched hand sanitizers under his latest business venture name, FRSH. Although he decided to launch the deodorants first, due to the ongoing situation of the COVID-19 pandemic, he launched the sanitizers first. According to sources, these hand sanitizers are 72% alcohol-based and available on the official website in different sizes and quantities.
Social Media Instagram
He has a massive fan following on Instagram with more than 32 million followers.
Favorites
| Actor | Dilip Kumar, Govinda, Sylvester Stallone |
| Actress | Hema Malini |
| Movie | Casablanca |
| Food | Ice tea, Chicken Biryani, home-cooked Indian food |
| Restaurant | China Garden, Mumbai |
| Car | Land Cruiser, BMW, Mercedes Benz |
| Song | ‘Jab Hum Jawan’ by Shabbir Kumar |
| Singer | Sunidhi Chauhan and Sonu Nigam |
| Colour | Black, White, Grey |
| Dessert | Sitaphal ice cream |
| Perfume | Obsession |
| Sport | Swimming |
| Cricketer | Sachin Tendulkar, Imran Khan, Ashish Nehra & Harbhajan Singh |
| Outfit | Tight jeans & T-Shirts |
| Brand | Giorgio Armani and Gianni Versace |
| Film Director | Sooraj Barjatya |
Girlfriends/Affairs
Salman Khan has never married anyone in his life yet. But he had many affairs or relationships with stars and actresses that kept him in limelight.
In 1999, he started dating beauty queen Aishwarya Rai. The relationship went on for 2 years and then, they both separated.
After that, Salman started dating Katrina Kaif. He admitted the same in 2011 and went on to confirm that they both have separated in 2010.
Sangeeta Bijlani and Somy Ali were other names that were in a relationship with him.
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As Philanthropist
Being Human NGO is a registered charitable trust which is fully owned by him. It sells clothing through online stores and a portion of its profits goes to the poor people of society.
He also owns a production house, SKBH (Salman Khan Being Human) Productions, whose generated profit is also distributed to the underprivileged people of society.
He also donated the earnings of his superhit movie, Bajrangi Bhaijaan, to the poor farmers of the country.
Movies Appearance
Well, this list is really a long one. He has done numerous films in the Bollywood film industry. Have a look at them :
| Film Name | Year of Release |
| Biwi Ho To Aisi (Debut) | 1988 |
| Maine Pyar Kiya | 1989 |
| Baaghi: A Rebel for Love (Writer also) | 1990 |
| Sanam Bewafa | 1991 |
| Patthar Ke Phool | 1991 |
| Kurbaan | 1991 |
| Saajan | 1991 |
| Love | 1991 |
| Suryavanshi | 1992 |
| Ek Ladka Ek Ladki | 1992 |
| Jaagruti | 1992 |
| Nishchaiy | 1992 |
| Chandra Mukhi (writer also) | 1993 |
| Dil Tera Aashiq | 1993 |
| Andaz Apna Apna | 1994 |
| Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! | 1994 |
| Chaand Kaa Tukdaa | 1994 |
| Sangdil Sanam | 1994 |
| Karan Arjun | 1995 |
| Veergati | 1995 |
| Majhdhaar | 1996 |
| Khamoshi: The Musical | 1996 |
| Jeet | 1996 |
| Dushman Duniya Ka (Special appearance) | 1996 |
| Judwaa | 1997 |
| Auzaar | 1997 |
| Dus | 1997 |
| Deewana Mastana | 1997 |
| Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya | 1998 |
| Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai | 1998 |
| Bandhan | 1998 |
| Kuch Kuch Hota Hai | 1998 |
| Sar Utha Ke Jiyo | 1998 |
| Jaanam Samjha Karo | 1999 |
| Biwi No.1 | 1999 |
| Sirf Tum (Special appearance) | 1999 |
| Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam | 1999 |
| Hello Brother | 1999 |
| Hum Saath-Saath Hain | 1999 |
| Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge | 2000 |
| Chal Mere Bhai | 2000 |
| Har Dil Jo Pyar Karega | 2000 |
| Dhaai Akshar Prem Ke (Special appearance) | 2000 |
| Kahin Pyaar Na Ho Jaaye | 2000 |
| Chori Chori Chupke Chupke | 2001 |
| Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge | 2002 |
| Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam | 2002 |
| Yeh Hai Jalwa | 2002 |
| Love at Times Square (Special appearance) | 2003 |
| Stumped (Special appearance) | 2003 |
| Tere Naam | 2003 |
| Baghban | 2003 |
| Garv | 2004 |
| Mujhse Shaadi Karogi | 2004 |
| Phir Milenge (Special appearance) | 2004 |
| Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa | 2004 |
| Lucky: No Time for Love | 2005 |
| Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya? | 2005 |
| No Entry | 2005 |
| Kyon Ki | 2005 |
| Shaadi Karke Phas Gaya Yaar | 2006 |
| Saawan… The Love Season | 2006 |
| Baabul | 2006 |
| Jaan-E-Mann | 2006 |
| Salaam-e-Ishq: A Tribute To Love | 2007 |
| Partner | 2007 |
| Marigold: An Adventure in India (English) | 2007 |
| Om Shanti Om | 2007 |
| Saawariya | 2007 |
| God Tussi Great Ho | 2008 |
| Hello (Special appearance) | 2008 |
| Heroes | 2008 |
| Yuvvraaj | 2008 |
| Wanted | 2009 |
| Main Aurr Mrs Khanna | 2009 |
| London Dreams | 2009 |
| Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani (Special appearance) | 2009 |
| Veer | 2010 |
| Prem Kaa Game (Special appearance) | 2010 |
| Dabangg | 2010 |
| Tees Maar Khan (Special appearance) | 2010 |
| Ready | 2011 |
| Bodyguard | 2011 |
| Tell Me O Kkhuda (Special appearance) | 2011 |
| Ek Tha Tiger | 2012 |
| Son of Sardaar (Special appearance) | 2012 |
| Dabangg 2 | 2012 |
| Ishkq in Paris (Special appearance) | 2013 |
| Phata Poster Nikhla Hero (Special appearance) | 2013 |
| Jai Ho | 2014 |
| O Teri (Special appearance) | 2014 |
| Main Tera Hero | 2014 |
| Lai Bhaari (Special appearance in Marathi) | 2014 |
| Fugly (Special appearance) | 2014 |
| Kick | 2014 |
| Being Bhaijaan (Documentary) | 2014 |
| Bajrangi Bhaijaan | 2015 |
| Prem Ratan Dhan Payo | 2015 |
| Sultan | 2016 |
| Freaky Ali (Cameo) | 2016 |
| Hanuman Da’ Damdaar (Voiced for Hanuman) | 2017 |
| Tubelight | 2017 |
| Judwaa 2 | 2017 |
| Tiger Zinda Hai | 2017 |
| Welcome to New York | 2018 |
| Race 3 | 2018 |
| Yamla Pagla Deewana: Phir Se (Special appearance) | 2018 |
| Zero (Cameo) | 2018 |
| Bharat | 2019 |
| Dabangg 3 | 2019 |
| Radhe | 2021 |
| Antim | 2021 |
| Pathaan | 2023 |
| Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan | 2023 |
Controversies
Salman Khan was and is still surrounded by the hit-and-run case controversy of 28th September 2002, in which he drove his car on people sleeping on the pavements and hit a bakery.
He was also allegedly involved in the Blackbuck Hunting case in 1998 during the shooting of his movie HUM SAATH SAATH HAIN in Jodhpur. He was also jailed for the same in 2007.
List of Top Awards
Achieved by his dedication and hard work.
| Awards | Year |
| National film award | 2012, 2016 |
| Filmfare award | 1999, 2000 |
| Star screen award | 2011, 2015, 2016 |
| IIFA awards | 2010, 2012 |
| Ze Cine awards | 2013, 2016, 2017 |
| Stardust awards | 2011, 2012, 2015 |
| BIG star entertainment awards | 2011, 2012, 2015 |
He also received the Global Diversity Award at Britain’s House of Commons in 2017.
As Brand Ambassador
He is also endorsing many brands and companies products. A list of many of them is below :
- Realme
- Pepsi
- Thumbs Up
- Revital
- Relaxo
- Dixcy Scott
- Emami
- Wheel
- Britannia Tiger biscuit
- Astral pipes
- Mountain Dew
- AIFF
- Suzuki motorcycles
- Chloromint
- Navratna Oil
- Somany ceramics
- Fizz
- Rajshri
- Yatra.com
- Splash
- Bharat Pe App
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TV Presence
Salman has also hosted many TV shows and produced a few, either alone or with a partner, way back in 2008.
| TV show Name | Year of Telecast | Salman’s Role |
| 10 Ka Dum | 2008 | Host |
| 10 Ka Dum 2 | 2009 | Host |
| Bigg Boss 4 | 2010 | Host |
| Bigg Boss 5 | 2011 | Host |
| Bigg Boss 6 | 2012 | Host |
| Bigg Boss 7 | 2013 | Host |
| 8th Star Guild Awards | 2013 | Host |
| 9th Star Guild Awards | 2014 | Host |
| Bigg Boss 8 | 2014 | Host |
| Bigg Boss 9 | 2015 | Host |
| Bigg Boss 10 | 2016 | Host |
| Super Night with Tubelight | 2017 | Guest |
| Bigg Boss 11 | 2017 | Host |
| 10 Ka Dum 3 | 2018 | Host |
| Bigg Boss 12 | 2018 | Host |
| The Kapil Sharma Show 2 | 2019 | Producer |
| Nach Baliye 9 | 2019 | Producer |
| Bigg Boss 13 | 2019 | Host |
| Bigg Boss 14 | 2020 | Host |
| Bigg Boss 15 | 2021 | Host |
On Magazine Covers
Salman has also been featured on the cover pages of many leading magazines
- Vogue
- Cineblitz
- Filmfare
- Fortune
- Hello!
- Stardust
- OK!
- Men’s Health
- First Fit
- Bazaar
- AGL
- Bollywood
- F&B
- Movie
- Bpositive
- The Caravan
- Forbes India
- Style
Owns Production House?
yes. Salman has his own production house SKBH (Salman Khan Being Human) Productions, which he launched in 2011. he has pledged to donate the earnings of this production house to his philanthropist organization “Being Human”. Let us have a look at the films released under it :
| Film name | Year of Release |
| Chillar Party | 2011 |
| Dr. Cabbie | 2014 |
| Bajrangi Bhaijaan | 2015 |
| Hero | 2015 |
| Tubelight | 2017 |
| Race 3 | 2018 |
| Loveyatri | 2018 |
| Notebook | 2019 |
| Bharat | 2019 |
| Dabangg 3 | 2019 |
| Radhe | 2020 |
Does Salman Sing too?
Of course! He is singing in Bollywood since 1999. Check out the songs he has given to the Indian film industry, till now.
| Year of Release | Film Name | Song Title (Sung by Salman, either solo or duet) |
| 1999 | Hello Brother | Chaandi Ke Daal Par |
| 2014 | Kick | Hai Yehi Zindagi |
| 2014 | Kick | Hangover |
| 2014 | Kick | Tu Hi Tu |
| 2014 | Kick | Jumme ki Rat Hai |
| 2015 | Hero | Main Hoon Hero Tera |
| 2016 | Sultan | Baby Nu Bass Pasand Hai |
| 2016 | Sultan | Jag Ghoomeya |
| 2018 | Race 3 | I Found Love |
| 2019 | Notebook | Main Taare |
| 2019 | Dabangg 3 | Yu Karke |
| 2020 | Pyar Karona | Pyar Karona |
| 2020 | Tere Bina | Tere Bina |
Recently during the COVID-19 lockdown, Salman shot a video song “Tere Bina” with actress Jacqueline Fernandez at his Panvel farmhouse, spread over an area of more than 150 acres. The farmhouse has 3 bungalows, a swimming pool, and a gym also.
Some Facts
- He was ranked as the 7th best-looking man across the world in 2004 by USA magazine.
- He lives in Galaxy Apartments, Bandra, Mumbai.
- He wears a turquoise stone bracelet, blue in color, and considers it lucky for himself.
- His wax statue was erected in Madame Tussaud’s museum in 2012.
- He has pledged to donate to 25,000 daily wage artists of the Federation of FWICE, whose livelihood has been severely affected owing to the lockdown amid the coronavirus outbreak.
- Ranked 6th in the list of Top stars of Indian Cinema 2019 released by IMDb.