Salman Khan is an Indian actor, film producer, and television personality who works predominantly in Hindi films. He was born on 27 December 1965 in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India.
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Early Life
Salman Khan was born on 27 December 1965 in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India. He is the eldest son of screenwriter Salim Khan and his first wife Sushila Charak. He has two younger brothers, Sohail Khan and Arbaaz Khan, and one younger sister, Alvira Khan Agnihotri.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Full name | Abdul Rashid Salim Salman Khan |
| Nickname | Sallu, Bhaijan |
| Gender | Male |
| Date of birth | 27 December 1965 |
| Age | 57 years (as of 2022) |
| Birthplace | Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India |
| Profession | Actor, Film Producer, Television Presenter |
| Hometown | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Famous for | His roles in Hindi films |
| Famous on | Bollywood |
| Religion | Muslim |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Zodiac sign | Capricorn |
| Caste | Muslim |
| Debut | Biwi Ho To Aisi (1988) |
Career
Salman Khan is an Indian actor, film producer, and television personality who works predominantly in Hindi films. He began his acting career with a supporting role in Biwi Ho To Aisi (1988), followed by his breakthrough with a leading role in Sooraj Barjatya’s romance Maine Pyar Kiya (1989).
He established himself in the 1990s with several commercially successful films, including Barjatya’s family dramas Hum Aapke Hain Koun…! (1994) and Hum Saath-Saath Hain (1999), the action film Karan Arjun (1995), and the comedy Biwi No.1 (1999).
After a period of decline in the 2000s, Khan achieved greater stardom in the 2010s by starring in top-grossing action films like Wanted (2009), Dabangg (2010), Ready (2011), Bodyguard (2011), Ek Tha Tiger (2012), Dabangg 2 (2012), Kick (2014), and Tiger Zinda Hai (2017), and dramas such as Bajrangi Bhaijaan (2015) and Sultan (2016).
Physical Info
Here are some details about Salman Khan’s physical appearance:
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Height | 5’8″ (173 cm) |
| Weight | 75 kg (165 lbs) |
| Eye color | Brown |
| Hair color | Black |
Personal Life
Salman Khan is unmarried. Here are some details about his personal life:
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Relationship status | Single |
| Girlfriend(s) | Sangeeta Bijlani (actress), Somy Ali (actress), Aishwarya Rai Bachchan (actress), Katrina Kaif (actress), Iulia Vantur (actress) |
| Marital status | Unmarried |
| Children | None |
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Family
Here are some details about Salman Khan’s family:
- Father: Salim Khan
- Mother: Sushila Charak
- Brother(s): Sohail Khan and Arbaaz Khan
- Sister(s): Alvira Khan Agnihotri
Education
Here are Salman Khan’s qualifications:
- Highest Qualification: High School Diploma
- School: Scindia School, Gwalior; St. Stanislaus High School, Bandra, Mumbai
- College: St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai
Favorite Things
Here are some of Salman Khan’s favorite things:
- Food: Chinese food
- Actor: Sylvester Stallone
- Actress: Hema Malini
- Color: Black
- Car: BMW X6
- Bike: Suzuki Intruder M1800 RZ Limited Edition
- Cricketer: Sachin Tendulkar
- Perfume: Obsession by Calvin Klein
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Income
Here are Salman Khan’s earnings:
- Salary: ₹50 crore/film
- Net worth: $360 million
Achievements
Here are some of Salman Khan’s achievements:
- National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment for Bajrangi Bhaijaan in 2016
- National Film Award for Best Children’s Film for Chillar Party in 2012
- Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor for Kuch Kuch Hota Hai in 1999
- Filmfare Award for Best Actor for Hum Aapke Hain Koun…! in 1995
Hobby
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Hobbies | Painting, Swimming, Writing Scripts |
| Professions | Actor |
Some Unknown Facts about Salman Khan
Here are some lesser-known facts about Salman Khan:
- During the time of the movie ‘Saajan’ (1991), Salman used to be a slim guy. Though it has been revealed by Salman Khan himself, that he used to eat 30-35 chapatis a day.
- Salman Khan has been linked with some of his co-stars which had always created the buzz in the industry. He had been in a relationship with these popular actresses- Sangeeta Bijlani, Somy Ali, Faria Alam, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Katrina Kaif, and Lulia Vantur.
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- Salman Khan’s Foundation, Being Human, is a registered charitable trust established in 2007 and working in the areas of education and healthcare for the underprivileged1.
- Salman Khan put on weight by playing the role of a wrestler in his blockbuster film ‘Sultan’ (2016). In the movie, his weight fluctuated between 78 kg and 90 kg and then went up to almost 100 kg.
- Salman Khan was involved in a serious altercation with Shahrukh Khan when Shahrukh remarked about Salman’s ex-girlfriend Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. The two actors took out time, talked to each other, and finally decided to patch up.
Fan-Followers
Here are Salman Khan’s social media details:
- Instagram username/ID: @beingsalmankhan
- Instagram follower count: 47.4 million followers
- YouTube channel: Being Salman Khan
- YouTube subscriber count: 2.87 million subscribers
- Instagram profile link: https://www.instagram.com/beingsalmankhan/
- YouTube profile link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ8uqR9HDN4YXv6fVHsO6rw
Controversies
Salman Khan has been involved in several controversies throughout his career. Here are some of them:
- In 1998, Salman Khan was charged under the Wildlife (Protection) Act for hunting two blackbucks in Rajasthan during the shooting of the film Hum Saath Saath Hain. He was sentenced to five years in jail, but after spending a week behind bars, the same was withdrawn.
- In 2002, Salman Khan was involved in a hit-and-run case in which one person was killed and four others were injured. He was charged with culpable homicide not amounting to murder and sentenced to five years in prison. However, he was acquitted by the Bombay High Court in 2016.
- In 2006, Salman Khan was accused of hunting chinkara (Indian gazelle) during the shooting of the film Hum Saath Saath Hain. He was sentenced to one year in prison, but the sentence was suspended by the Rajasthan High Court.
- In 2015, Salman Khan was convicted of culpable homicide for a negligent driving case in which he ran over five people with his car, killing one. However, his conviction was set aside on appeal.
- In 2018, Salman Khan was convicted in a blackbuck poaching case and sentenced to five years imprisonment. He is currently out on bail while an appeal is being heard.
Conclusion
Salman Khan is one of the most popular actors in Bollywood. He has acted in many commercially successful films and has won several awards throughout his career. He is also known for his humanitarian work through his charity organization Being Human Foundation.
