Personal Details
- Born: December 27, 1965
- Full name: Abdul Rashid Salim Salman Khan
- Nationality: Indian
- Birthplace: Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India
- Raised in a prominent Bollywood family.
- Son of celebrated screenwriter Salim Khan.
- Brothers include actors Arbaaz Khan and Sohail Khan.
- Has never married and is one of India’s most closely followed celebrities, with considerable public interest in his personal life.
Professional Details
- Actor, producer, television personality, and philanthropist.
- Made his acting debut in a supporting role in Biwi Ho To Aisi (1988).
- Became a major star following Maine Pyar Kiya (1989), which established him as one of Hindi cinema’s leading romantic heroes.
- Major films include Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!, Karan Arjun, Judwaa, Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya, Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, Tere Naam, Wanted, Dabangg, Ek Tha Tiger, Bajrangi Bhaijaan, Sultan, Tiger Zinda Hai, Tiger 3, and Sikandar.
- His Tiger franchise became one of the defining action franchises of modern Bollywood.
- Hosted the enormously popular reality television show Bigg Boss for many seasons, further strengthening his connection with Indian audiences.
- Founded Salman Khan Films, through which he has produced several films.
- Founder of the charitable organization Being Human Foundation, which focuses on healthcare and education initiatives.
- Known for his enormous fan following and distinctive screen persona combining action, comedy, romance, and larger-than-life heroism.
- His upcoming projects currently include Maatrubhumi, an untitled Atlee project, Tiger vs Pathaan, and other films in development.
