Salman Khan

Salman Khan is one of the most recognizable and successful actors in Hindi cinema. Born on 27 December 1965 in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, Salman Khan began his film career with a supporting role in Biwi Ho To Aisi in 1988. His breakthrough came with Sooraj Barjatya’s Maine Pyaar Kiya in 1989, where he played Prem and quickly established himself as a leading actor in Bollywood. His performance also earned him the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut.

Over the following decades, Salman Khan built a career across romance, comedy, drama and action. Films such as Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!, Karan Arjun, Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya, Hum Saath-Saath Hain, Tere Naam, Mujhse Shaadi Karogi, No Entry, Wanted, Dabangg, Ek Tha Tiger, Bajrangi Bhaijaan, Sultan and Tiger Zinda Hai became important milestones in his career.

The 1990s established Salman as a major romantic and family-film star. Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! became one of the biggest Hindi films of its era, while Karan Arjun and Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam further strengthened his position as a leading Bollywood actor. Filmfare’s retrospective on his career identifies this period as an important phase in his rise to stardom.

Salman Khan also demonstrated versatility through performances in films such as Khamoshi: The Musical, Tere Naam, Bajrangi Bhaijaan and Sultan. His performance as wrestler Sultan Ali Khan in Sultan earned him a Filmfare Best Actor nomination.

One of the notable awards in Salman’s career came for Kuch Kuch Hota Hai. He played Aman Mehra in Karan Johar’s 1998 film and won the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor at the 1999 Filmfare Awards.

Salman Khan’s career took another major turn with Wanted in 2009 and Dabangg in 2010. These films helped establish the action-oriented screen persona that became a defining part of his later career. Filmfare describes Wanted as a turning point and notes that Dabangg further cemented his position as a major commercial star.

Beyond acting, Salman Khan has also worked as a film producer and television personality. He has hosted Bigg Boss for numerous seasons and has become closely associated with the show’s Hindi television run.

Salman Khan is also known for his philanthropic work through Being Human, a charitable foundation associated with education and healthcare initiatives. His public image and long-standing connection with his fans have made him one of the most influential popular figures in contemporary Indian entertainment.

With a career spanning more than three decades, Salman Khan remains one of Bollywood’s most prominent stars. His journey from a supporting role in Biwi Ho To Aisi to becoming a leading commercial actor reflects his enduring popularity and ability to remain relevant across different generations of Hindi-film audiences. Filmfare noted in 2025 that he had completed 37 years in the film industry since his 1988 debut.