Salman Khan Biography: Salman Khan is a legendary Indian movie actor, occasional singer, film producer, and television personality who has taken the Indian film industry by storm since he began his acting career in 1988. Born on December 27th, 1965, in Indore, India, Salman Khan is the son of legendary Bollywood writer Salim Khan, known for his penmanship in iconic films such as Deewar, Sholay, and Don.
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His breakthrough movie performance was in the 1988 romantic superhit Maine Pyar Kiya, from which his career was launched. He went on to become an Indian cinematic darling and to amass an extensive catalog of unforgettable movies over the course of his long and successful career. He continues to reign as one of the most popular and iconic actors in Indian cinema and around the world.
Salman Khan Biography
| Full Name | Abdul Rashid Salim Salman Khan |
| Nickname(s) | • Sallu • Bhaijan |
| Profession(s) | • Actor • Producer • Entrepreneur |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height (approx.) | in centimeters- 174 cm in meters- 1.74 m in feet inches- 5’ 8” |
| Weight (approx.) | in kilograms- 75 kg in pounds- 165 lbs |
| Body Measurements (approx.) | – Chest: 45 Inches – Waist: 35 Inches – Biceps: 17 Inches |
| Eye Colour | Brown |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Career | |
| Debut | Film (Actor): Biwi Ho To Aisi (1988) TV (Host): 10 Ka Dum (2008) |
| Awards/Honours | Filmfare Awards 1990: Best Male Debut for Maine Pyaar Kiya 1999: Best Supporting Actor for Kuch Kuch Hota Hai National Film Awards 2012: Best Children’s Film for Chillar Party 2016: Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment for Bajrangi Bhaijaan Other Awards 2008: Rajiv Gandhi Award for Outstanding Achievement in Entertainment 2013: Lions Favorite Philanthropic NGO in India for Being Human 2014: Times Celebex Awards – Star of the Year 2016: Times Of India Film Award For Best Actor for Bajrangi Bhaijaan Note: Along with these, he has many other awards, honors, and achievements to his name. |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 27 December 1965 |
| Age (as of 2022) | 57 Years |
| Birthplace | Indore, Madhya Pradesh |
| Zodiac sign | Capricorn |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Mumbai, Maharashtra (he spent his childhood at 21, Palasia in Indore & Gwalior) |
| School(s) | • Scindia School, Gwalior • St. Stanislaus High School, Mumbai |
| College | St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai |
| Educational Qualification | College Dropout |
| Religion | Islam (He identifies himself as both Hindu and Muslim; he says “I’m Hindu and Muslim both. I’m Bharatiya. My father is Muslim and my mother is Hindu.”) |
| Caste/Sect | Sunni |
| Ethnicity | Mixed (mainly Pathan) |
| Blood Group | B+ |
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
| Address | Galaxy Apartments, Bandstand, Bandra, Mumbai |
| Hobbies | Swimming, Cycling, Painting, Writing |
| Controversies | |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Affairs/Girlfriends | • Sangeeta Bijlani (actress) • Somy Ali (actress) • Aishwarya Rai (actress; 1999-2002) • Katrina Kaif (actress; 2003-2010) • Faria Alam (Former Model & Football Association Secretary; 1996) • Iulia Vantur (actress; 2016) |
| Family | |
| Wife/Spouse | N/A |
| Children | Son– None Daughter– None |
| Parents | Father– Salim Khan (Screenwriter) Mother– Sushila Charak (birth name) Stepmother– Helen (actor) |
| Siblings | Brothers– • Sohail Khan (younger) • Arbaaz Khan (younger) Sisters– • Alvira (younger) • Arpita (younger) |
| Favorites | |
| Food | Chinese food, Spicy Italian food, Pav Bhaji, Chicken Biryani, Mutton Kebab home-cooked food, ‘Mixture’ (all the leftovers from various food items and mixes before eating) Apart from those, he loves biryani and kebabs and other Mughlai and North-Indian delicacies |
| Actor(s) | Hollywood: Sylvester Stallone Bollywood: Dilip Kumar, Govinda |
| Actress | Hema Malini |
| Film | Casablanca |
| Singer(s) | Sunidhi Chauhan and Sonu Nigam |
| Restaurant | China Garden, Mumbai |
| Colour(s) | Black, White, Grey |
| Beverage | Ice-Tea |
| Dessert | Sitaphal ice cream |
| Perfume | Obsession |
| Sport | Swimming |
| Cricketer(s) | Sachin Tendulkar, Imran Khan, Harbhajan Singh, Yuvraj Singh, Ashish Nehra |
| Song | ‘Jab Hum Jawan’ by Shabbir Kumar |
| Car(s) | BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Toyota Land Cruiser |
| Outfit(s) | Tight jeans & T-Shirts |
| Fashion Brand(s) | Giorgio Armani and Gianni Versace |
| Film Director | Sooraj Barjatya |
| Style Quotient | |
| Cars Collection | • Lexus LX 470, • Mercedes Benz GL-Class, • BMW X5, Range Rover Vogue, • BMW X6 • Audi R8, • Audi Q7, • W221 Mercedes Benz S-Class |
| Bikes Collection | Suzuki Intruder M1800 RZ limited edition motorbike, Suzuki Hayabusa |
| Assets/Properties | The 150-acre plot in Panvel which is having 3 bungalows, a swimming pool, and his own gym |
| Money Factor | |
| Salary (approx.) | $8.61 million (INR 60 crore/film) |
| Income (as of 2018) | $33.95 (INR 253.25 crore/annum) Note: Reportedly, he earns Rs 1.01 crores every day. |
| Net Worth | Rs. 2900 crores (as of December 2022) |
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