Salman Khan Biography

Name: Salman Khan
Birth Name: Abdul Rashid Salim Salman Khan
Nickname: Sallu, The Official Badshah Of Bollywood, King Khan
Often Known as: Bollywood’s Bad boy, his knack of walking into trouble has overshadowed people’s perception of him as an actor. Salman Khan may have been featured as the bad guy of the industry several times over. But many-a-common-man claims that this macho hunk has a heart made of pure gold.
Date of Birth: 27 December 1965
Sign: Capricorn
Height: 5 feet 8 inches
Weight: 73-75 kgs
City: Indore
Country: Madhya Pradesh, India
Religion: Muslim
Mother: Salma Khan
Father: Salim Khan
Siblings: two brothers – Arbaaz Khan & Sohail Khan and two sisters Alvira & Arpita
Marital Status: Single
Spouse: Girlfriend Katrina Kaif
Girlfriend: Dated Sangeeta Bijlani, Somy Ali, Aishwarya Rai
Likes: Travel to London
Eye Color: Black
Hair Color: Black
Favorite Drink: Iced Tea
Favorite Color: White
Favorite Clothes: Loves tight fitting 501 jeans
His Hero: Sylvester Stallone
His Heroine: Preity Zinta
Hobbies: Exercises Daily
Occupation: Bollywood Actor
Languages: Hindi, English
First Film: Biwi Ho To Aisi (1988) and Maine Pyar Kiya (1989 – as the main lead)

Often known as Bollywood’s Bad boy, Salman’s knack of walking into trouble has overshadowed people’s perception of him as an actor. Salman Khan may have been featured as the bad guy of the industry several times over. But many-a-common-man claims that this macho hunk has a heart made of pure gold.

Born on December 27, 1965 Salman Khan is the son of the legendary writer Salim Khan, who penned many super-hits in the yesteryear’s like Sholay, Deewar, and Don. Salman started his acting carrier in 1988 by doing a supporting role in the movie “Biwi Ho To Aisi”. The following year Salman Khan came up with his leading role in the box office romantic hit Maine Pyar Kiya (1989). From there Salman Khan became the heart throb of Indian cinema.Following with other box office hits Salman Khan showed his terrific performance in Saajan (1991), Andaz Apna Apna (1994), Hum Aapke Hain Koun…! (1994), Karan Arjun (1995), Khamoshi: The Musical (1996), Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998).

Salman Khan transformations can be sensitive, vulnerable, funny, aggressive and charming as his role demands.In 1998 Salman Khan was arrested by the local police from the shooting location of the film Hum Saath-Saath Hain: We Stand United (1999), for killing protected wild animals and spent about a week behind the bars. The actor is facing trial in three cases of killing black bucks and chinkaras and another of illegal possession of arms.

In September 2002, Salman Khan had hit the headlines after he crashed his Land Cruiser near the American Express bakery in Bandra, killing one man and injuring others.Being in those roguish behaviors he tried to balance his troubled life with his carrier. In 2003 Salman Khan gave his emotionally charged performance as playing an obsessed lover in “Tere Naam” that translated into good reviews and a good run at the box office. He has not only managed to revive his career, but also to restore the confidence of his producers and distributors alike.His work was noticed internationally in the movie Phir Milenge (2004) where Salman Khan played the role of an AIDS patient. It was well appreciated by the World Health Organization (WHO) for presenting the problems of AIDS patient in today’s world.

Salman Khan has been dating actress Katrina Kaif since 2003.
Salman Khan Trivia

Arrested and jailed for poaching endangered wild animals after allegedly shooting a rare black antelope near Jodhpur. [12 October 1998]

Frequently gets rid of his T-Shirt in his films to show his muscles.

Hindi megastar

Arrested by police under the charge of having connection with underworld mafia.Salman khan was also questioned about Bharat Shah, a producer of Chori Chori Chupke Chupke (2001) since Shah has also been linked with underworld mafia. [2000]

One of the three Khans that ruled Bollywood in the 90s. The other two are Aamir Khan and Shahrukh Khan.

Son of Salim Khan, half of the famed Salim-Javed writing team.

Frequently visits sick children in hospitals, and also goes often to donate blood.

Exercises daily. Feels the day was incomplete without a workout.

Loves visiting London.
Was voted 7th best-looking man in the world by People Magazine.

Arrested for culpable homicide following the death of a man in a car accident in Bombay. Mr Khan was involved in an incident in which several homeless people were hit by a car in an area of north Bombay. The film star has been charged with “culpable homicide not amounting to murder”. Salman Khan also faces charges of drunk driving and not having a valid licence. If convicted, Salman Khan could be jailed for up to 10 years. [October 2002]

Had a well publicised affair with Aishwarya Rai which lasted 2 years. Apparently his endless tantrums traumatized her enough to give a press conference in spring 2003 where Aishwarya Rai declared that she would never work with him again for personal reasons.

Was accused in another press conference in spring 2003 by Vivek Oberoi to have called the latter 41 times during one night and threatened him with death as well.

Brother of Sohail Khan, Arbaaz Khan, Alvira Khan and Arpita Khan.

Not only is he a health freak, he also loves to initiate people who aren’t as health-conscious as himself into workouts. He forced co-star Anil Kapoor to work out at the gymnasium every day. While Saif Ali Khan and Hrithik Roshan are his early trainees.

His favorite actor is Sylvester Stallone.

Model turned actress Malaika was his sister-in-law. Actor turned director Atul Agnihotri was his brother-in-law.

Best friends with Sanjay Dutt. Also has a very strong friendship with Sushmita Sen

Salman Khan was an excellent swimmer in his school days and was even tipped for representing the country one day.

In his early days as a struggling actor Salman Khan never used his father’s name and influence like many other heroes with relatives in the industry. Salman Khan used to visit producers on his own and audition for roles.

Always believes in giving newcomers a chance. So Salman Khan spares time in between shots to listen to their scrip ideas, and credits this to his memory of when Salman Khan was a newcomer.

Early life

Salman Khan is the eldest son of screenwriter Salim Khan and his first wife Salma Khan (maiden name Sushila Charak), his paternal grandfather came to India from Afghanistan and settled in Madhya Pradesh whereas his mother is a Marathi Brahmin. His stepmother is Helen, a former Bollywood actress, who has co-starred with him in Khamoshi: The Musical (1996) and Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999). Salman Khan has two brothers, Arbaaz Khan and Sohail Khan, and two sisters, Alvira and Arpita. Alvira is married to actor/director Atul Agnihotri.

Salman Khan finished his schooling through St. Stanislaus High School in Bandra, Mumbai, as did his younger brothers Arbaaz and Sohail. Earlier, he studied at The Scindia School, Gwalior for a few years along with younger brother Arbaaz.

Salman Khan made his acting debut in the 1988 film Biwi Ho To Aisi where he played a supporting role. His first leading role in a Bollywood movie was in Sooraj R. Barjatya’s romantic family drama Maine Pyar Kiya (1989). The film went on to become one of India’s highest grossing films. It also won him a Filmfare Best Male Debut Award, and a nomination for Filmfare Best Actor Award.

1990 saw only one film release starring Khan, Baaghi: A Rebel for Love, alongside southern actress Nagma. The film was a box office success,and was followed by another successful year in 1991 when Salman Khan starred in three hit films, Patthar Ke Phool, Sanam Bewafa and Saajan.Despite these early successes, nearly all of his 1992-1993 releases resulted in box office failures.

Salman Khan clawed back his previous success in 1994 with his second collaboration with director Sooraj Barjatya in the romance Hum Aapke Hain Kaun, co-starring Madhuri Dixit. This film was the biggest hit of that year, and turned out to be one of Bollywood’s highest grossing films ever, becoming the fourth highest earner of all time.Apart from being a commercial success, the film was widely acclaimed and Khan was praised for his performance, earning his second nomination for Best Actor at the Filmfare. Three more films released that year featured Khan, none of which making a significant impact on the box-office as was the case with the previously mentioned title. Salman Khan did however win praise for his performance in Andaz Apna Apna, alongside co-star Aamir Khan, which has gained a cult status since its release. In 1995 he cemented his success with Rakesh Roshan’s blockbuster Karan Arjun, co-starring alongside Shahrukh Khan.The film was the second biggest hit of the year, and his role of Karan once again put his name among the nominees for the Best Actor award at the Filmfare, which was eventually won by his Karan Arjun co-star Shahrukh Khan.

1996 was followed by two successes. The first one being Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s directional debut Khamoshi: The Musical, co-starring Manisha Koirala, Nana Patekar and Seema Biswas. Though a box office failure, the film was critically acclaimed. He next starred alongside Sunny Deol and Karisma Kapoor in Raj Kanwar’s action hit Jeet.

Salman Khan had only two releases in 1997: Judwaa and Auzaar. The former was a comedy directed by David Dhawan co-starring Karisma Kapoor, where he played a dual role of twins separated at birth. The film was a box office hit. The latter, co-starring Shilpa Shetty failed to do well, but developed a cult following after its video release.

Salman Khan worked in five different films in 1998, his first release being the comedy Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya opposite Kajol, one of the biggest commercial successes of that year. This was followed by the moderately successful drama Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai.Khan played a young man who has to take a child who claims to be his son, under his custody. Khan’s performance in the film earned him several positive notices and favourable reviews from critics. He rounded of the year with Karan Johar’s directorial debut, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai. Co-starring alongside Shahrukh Khan and Kajol, he had only an extended cameo playing the role of Aman. However, it eventually turned out beneficial to him, as his performance earned him his second Filmfare Award under the Best Supporting Actor category.

In 1999, Salman Khan starred in three hit films: Hum Saath-Saath Hain: We Stand United, which reunited him with Sooraj Barjatya for the third time; Biwi No.1, which became the top grossing film that year; and Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, which was a major critical success, and earned him another Best Actor nomination at the Filmfare.

In 2000, Salman Khan acted in films including Har Dil Jo Pyar Karega and Chori Chori Chupke Chupke. Chori Chori Chupke Chupke addressed the issue of surrogate childbirth; Khan played the role of a rich industrialist, who hires a surrogate mother after his wife becomes infertile. Critics noted his turn towards a more serious role, which reportedly had more substance in comparison to his previous roles.In 2002 he starred in the delayed release Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam which was semi-hit at the box office.

Salman Khan following releases failed at the box office until he made a comeback in 2003 with Tere Naam. The film was a major earner and his performance was praised by critics, with film critic Taran Adarsh noting, “Salman Khan is exceptional in a role that fits him to the . Salman Khan breathes fire in sequences that demand uneasiness. But beneath the tough exterior lies a vulnerable person and this facet in particular comes to the fore in the latter reels. His emotional outbursts are splendid…”Salman Khan subsequently continued his success at the box office, with comedies like Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004) and No Entry (2005).2006 was an unsuccessful year for him when Jaan-E-Mann and Baabul both failed to do well at the box office.

Salman Khan started 2007 with the ensemble film Salaam E Ishq which failed to do well at the box office. His next release Partner did very well at the box office, receiving a blockbuster verdict.Salman Khan next appeared in his first Hollywood movie, Marigold: An Adventure in India opposite American actress Ali Larter. Telling the love story of an Indian man and an American woman, the film was a major failure, both commercially and critically.

Salman Khan starred in three films throughout 2008, all of which underperformed,though his second film of the year, Heroes, met with praise from critics.

Salman Khan hosted the second season of 10 Ka Dum in year 2009 which turned out to be even more successful than his first season as host of the game show in year 2008. The show got very high TRPs for Sony Entertainment Television and according to reports, the show helped Sony TV regain its third position in the Indian television ratings.

Salman Khan first film of 2009, Wanted directed by choreographer turned director Prabhu Deva was declared a smash hit in its first weekend of release itself. The action film turned out to be a huge success. The movie got more recognition for its slick action sequences performed by the actor himself. In the same year, he appeared in two other films, Main Aurr Mrs Khanna and London Dreams, both of which were failures at the box office.

Salman Khan first release of 2010, Anil Sharma’s Veer underperformed at the box office. Salman Khan recent film, Dabangg produced by his brother Arbaaz Khan, was released on September 10, 2010. It made a record opening at the box office and was declared an all time blockbuster and the second-highest grossing Indian movie of all-time.For his performance in Dabangg, Salman Khan received his first Star Screen Award for Best Actor and was nominated for his sixth Filmfare Award for Best Actor.