About:

Salman Khan, born on December 27, 1965, is a renowned Indian actor, film producer, and television personality primarily known for his work in Hindi cinema. With a career spanning over three decades, Khan has garnered numerous accolades, including National Film Awards and Filmfare Awards. He is widely regarded as one of the most commercially successful actors in Indian cinema, consistently starring in the highest-grossing Hindi films of several years.

Starting with a supporting role in “Biwi Ho To Aisi” (1988), Khan rose to prominence with his lead role in “Maine Pyar Kiya” (1989), winning the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut. Throughout the 1990s, he delivered several commercially successful films like “Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!” (1994) and “Karan Arjun” (1995). Despite facing fluctuations in the 2000s, Khan regained stardom in the 2010s with blockbusters like “Dabangg” (2010), “Bajrangi Bhaijaan” (2015), and “Sultan” (2016). Notably, “Tiger Zinda Hai” (2017) was well-received, following a series of less successful films.

Aside from acting, Khan is involved in television hosting, notably the reality show “Bigg Boss” since 2010. He is also known for his philanthropic efforts through the Being Human Foundation.

Khan’s personal life has been marked by controversy and legal issues, including a conviction in a blackbuck poaching case in 2018, for which he received a five-year sentence, later suspended pending appeal.

Born into a mixed religious background, Khan’s family includes notable figures from the entertainment industry, such as his father, screenwriter Salim Khan, and stepmother, actress Helen. He has siblings and is multilingual, fluent in Hindi, English, and Marathi.

Educated at St. Stanislaus High School in Mumbai, Khan pursued college briefly before dropping out.

Khan’s career saw highs and lows, with notable successes like “Dabangg” (2010) and “Bajrangi Bhaijaan” (2015), alongside occasional setbacks. Despite controversies, he remains a dominant figure in Indian cinema, celebrated for his charismatic on-screen presence and box-office appeal.