| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Abdul Rashid Salim Salman Khan [1]Times of India |
| Nickname(s) | • Sallu • Bhaijan [2]Indiatvnews.com |
| 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 HaiNational Film Awards 2012: Best Children’s Film for Chillar Party 2016: Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment for Bajrangi Bhaijaan Other Awards Note: Along with these, he has many other awards, honours, and achievements to his name. [3]Wikipedia |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 27 December 1965 |
| Age (as of 2022) | 57 Years |
| Birthplace | Indore, Madhya Pradesh [4]books.google.co.in |
| Zodiac sign | Capricorn |
| Signature | |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Mumbai, Maharashtra (he spent his childhood at 21, Palasia in Indore & Gwalior) [5]India Today |
| School(s) | • Scindia School, Gwalior • St. Stanislaus High School, Mumbai [6]Wikipedia |
| College | St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai [7]India Today |
| Educational Qualification | College Dropout [8]India Today |
| 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.”) [9]Financial Express |
| Caste/Sect | Sunni [10]Open Magazine |
| Ethnicity | Mixed (mainly Pathan) [11]Open Magazine |
| Blood Group | B+ [12]The Hindu |
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian [13]India Today |
| Address | Galaxy Apartments, Bandstand, Bandra, Mumbai |
| Hobbies | Swimming [14]in.com, Cycling [15]Catchnews.com, Painting [16]Indiatimes.com, Writing |
| Controversies | • Blackbuck hunting case (1999): Salman & his co-stars of Hum Saath Saath Hain were accused of hunting blackbuck deer & chinkara (endangered animals) while shooting for the film in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. On 5 April 2018, he was found guilty in the Blackbuck Killing Case and was sentenced to 5 years by the Jodhpur Court; Magistrate Dev Kumar Khatri pronounced the verdict. He was charged under Section 51 of Wildlife (Protection) Act. The Jodhpur Court gave benefit of doubt to “Hum Saath Saath Hain” co-stars, Saif Ali Khan, Tabu, Neelam, and Sonali Bendre. [17]The Economic Times On 8 April 2018, he was granted a bail by the Jodhpur Sessions court; after spending two nights in Jodhpur jail. [19]NDTV • Hit-and-run case (2002): Salman drove his car over the people sleeping on the pavement outside a bakery at night. One person was killed, while three persons were injured in this accident. [21]The Hindu • His relationship with Aishwarya Rai (2002): Aishwarya’s parents lodged a complaint against him for harassing their daughter. Later, he denied all the allegations imposed on him. [22]India Today • Fight with Shah Rukh Khan (2008): Salman & Shah Rukh fought at Katrina Kaif’s birthday party. [23]Times of India • Derogatory word at public place: In December 2017, an FIR was lodged against him and Shilpa Shetty at Andheri Police station, Mumbai by Navin Ramchandra Lade, General Secretary of the Rojgar Aghari Republican Party of India for allegedly using the word “bhangi” at a public place, which hurt the sentiments of the Scheduled Caste community. • Promoting nepotism: He faced the backlash on social media for promoting nepotism in Bollywood and trying to establish monopoly in the industry. The actor was among the few in the industry who faced the jibe of various outsiders in the industry, Including Abhinav Kashyap, Sonu Nigam, and Sona Mohapatra. These accusations came after Sushant Singh Rajput committed suicide on 14 June 2020. [24]Hindustan Times • Harvey Weinstein of Bollywood: In March 2022, his ex-girlfriend Somy Ali shared a post on social media in which she termed Salman Khan as the ‘Harvey Weinstein of Bollywood.’ [25]The Tribune In the post, Somy wrote, “The Harvey Weinstein of Bollywood! You will be exposed. The women you abused will come out one day and share their truth. Just like Aishwarya Rai Bachchan.” In November 2022, Somy Ali shared a post on social media in which she made serious allegations against Salman Khan including domestic abuse and sodomy. In the post, she wrote, “More to come! Ban my show in India then threaten me with a lawsuit, you coward piece of shit. Screw your lawyer! I have 50 lawyers here to protect me from the cigarette burns, the physical abuse and the sodomy which you put me through and it lasted for years… So go f*ckkkk yourself. You male chauvinistic pig. And shame on all the female actors who support this guy who has beaten several women.” However, she later deleted the post. [26]Koimoi • Misbehaviour with a journalist: In April 2022, Salman Khan approached the Bombay High Court, where he challenged the process (summons) issued to him by a lower court in connection with the alleged misbehaviour with a journalist in 2019. In his complaint Journalist Ashok Pandey accused the actor of snatching his mobile phone while he was cycling on a Mumbai street. Pandey alleged that the actor did show after some media persons started clicking his photos, and the actor entered into an argument and threatened him. [27]The Hindu • Death threats from Lawrence Bishnoi gang: Reportedly, the Lawrence Bishnoi gang has tried to kill the actor multiple times as they want to punish the actor for hunting blackbuck deer & chinkara (endangered animals). According to sources, in June 2022, while the murder of Sidhu Moose Wala was being investigated, the actor was nearly killed by a sharpshooter outside his home. Reportedly, Lawrence Bishnoi planned to kill Salman Khan when he goes on his bicycle ride in the morning during which the actor doesn’t keep any security personnel with him; however, the plan was aborted as on D-Day, when the sharpshooters were about to carry out their plan, an escort of Mumbai Police engaged with the actor when he was about to leave. [28]Filmfare • Dabangg 3 actress accused him of misbehaviour: In June 2023, Hema Sharma, a social media influencer and actress, popularly known as ‘Viral Bhabhi,’ revealed that she was manhandled by the security officers of Salman Khan when she attempted to meet the actor during the shoot of Dabangg 3 in 2019. Hema said that she was humiliated and thrown like a dog in front of more than 100 people, including some of her acquaintances. Hema said that although Salman Khan was not present when his security officers manhandled her, it happened in his vicinity, and he could have intervened to avoid this. [29]News 18 • Death threats during Bigg Boss OTT 2: In July 2023, he received death threats, supposedly from Goldy Brar, after Salman lost his cool over Bigg Boss OTT 2 contestant Elvish Yadav’s offensive remarks directed at fellow contestants Bebika Dhurve and Jiya Shankar following which the Mumbai police enhanced his security. [30]The Economic Times |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Affairs/Girlfriends | • Sangeeta Bijlani (actress) [31]India.com • Somy Ali (actress) [32]India Today • Aishwarya Rai (actress; 1999-2002) [33]Rediff.com • Katrina Kaif (actress; 2003-2010) [34]deccanchronicle.com • Faria Alam (Former Model & Football Association Secretary; 1996) [35]The Telegraph • Iulia Vantur (actress; 2016) [36]DNA |
| Family | |
| Wife/Spouse | N/A |
| Children | Son– None Daughter– None |
| Parents | Father– Salim Khan (Screenwriter) Mother– Sushila Charak (birth name) [37]Wikipedia Stepmother– Helen (actor) [38]Timesnownews.com |
| Siblings | Brothers– • Sohail Khan (younger) • Arbaaz Khan (younger) Sisters– • Alvira (younger) • Arpita (younger) |
| Favourites | |
| 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 them before eating) Apart from those, he loves biryani and kebabs and other Mughlai and North-Indian delicacies [39]NDTV |
| Actor(s) | Hollywood: Sylvester Stallone [40]India TV Bollywood: Dilip Kumar, Govinda |
| Actress | Hema Malini [41]NDTV |
| Film | Casablanca |
| Singer(s) | Sunidhi Chauhan and Sonu Nigam |
| Restaurant | China Garden, Mumbai [42]Dailyhunt |
| Colour(s) | Black, White, Grey |
| Beverage | Ice-Tea |
| Dessert | Sitaphal ice cream [43]The Telegraph |
| 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 [44]Financial Express• A bulletproof Nissan Patrol SUV (Reportedly, he bought this car after he received a threatening letter from gangster Lawrence Bishnoi’s aide Goldy Brar.) [45]The Times of India |
| Bikes Collection | Suzuki Intruder M1800 RZ limited edition motorbike, Suzuki Hayabusa [46]India.com |
| Assets/Properties | 150-acre plot in Panvel which is having 3 bungalows, swimming pool and his own gym [47]India Today |
| Money Factor | |
| Salary (approx.) | $8.61 million (INR 60 crore/film) [48]Free Press Journal |
| Income (as of 2018) | $33.95 (INR 253.25 crore/annum) [49]Forbes India
Note: Reportedly, he earns Rs 1.01 crores every day. [50]Zoom |
| Net Worth [51]Zoom | Rs. 2900 crores (as of December 2022) |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Salman Khan
- The eldest son of Salim Khan, a screenwriter, and Sushil Charak is he. Later, her mother adopted the name Salma Khan. [52] (Source: Indian Express)
- During his childhood in Bandra, Mumbai, Salman Khan grew up alongside his brothers Arbaaz Khan and Sohail Khan.
- According to a report by Bollywood Hungama, Salman Khan, at the age of 54, has recently started swimming despite being a skilled swimmer since his childhood.
- Salman’s voice in the 1988 film, Biwi Ho To Aisi, was dubbed by a professional dubbing artist, as reported by International Business Times [55].
- Salman Khan’s initial breakthrough in Bollywood occurred with the film “Maine Pyaar Kiya,” which was a massive commercial success in India. This film also marked his first collaboration with Reema Lagoo, and their portrayal as mother and son became highly acclaimed and renowned. [56] Hindustan Times showcases Salman Khan’s role in the movie “Maine Pyaar Kiya.”
- Abbas-Mustan offered him the negative lead role in their film Baazigar, but he turned it down. The role eventually went to Shah Rukh Khan, and the film became a huge success. [57]Times of India
- Salman Khan can frequently be seen donning his turquoise stone bracelet both on and off the camera. In an Instagram video, he disclosed that his father gifted him this precious accessory. From a young age, Salman was captivated by his father’s bracelet and would often engage with it during his childhood.
- Salman Khan’s passion for soap is evident in his bathroom, which is filled with a wide assortment of soaps. His particular fondness lies in natural fruit and vegetable extracts cleansers.
- While filming London Dreams, he arranged for his personal cook to fly from Mumbai to London just to prepare biryani for the entire cast and crew. This thoughtful gesture was made as they were getting weary of consuming continental cuisine.
- In August 2011, he revealed that he was afflicted with trigeminal neuralgia, a persistent pain disorder that impacts the trigeminal nerve in the face, often referred to as the “suicide disease.” In an interview, he shared that he had endured this condition for the previous seven years, which had noticeably affected the tone of his voice. [61] – Hindustan Times
- Salman Khan’s wax replica was unveiled at Madame Tussaud’s Museum in England in 2012, as reported by the Times of India [62].
- is dedicated to healthcare and education, in addition to his remarkable achievements in the film industry. The profits from the sale of his personally designed watches, Being Human T-shirts, and paintings are all channeled into this charitable organization. [63] Business Today highlights the significant impact of Salman Khan’s foundation.
- During the shooting of Tiger Zinda Hai, there was a scene where Tiger is seen painting Zoya. Interestingly, the artwork featured in that scene was actually created by Salman himself. He took the opportunity to paint the picture while the crew was occupied with the preparations. [64]Dailyhunt
- Despite his father’s desire for him to pursue a career in cricket, he had his sights set on becoming a writer. In fact, he has successfully penned scripts for movies such as Veer and Chandramukhi. Additionally, his creative input for the film Baaghi: A Rebel for Love was acknowledged and credited.
- Salman and Vivek Oberoi engaged in a lengthy phone dispute during the time when Aishwarya and Vivek were dating following her breakup with Salman. A video has surfaced in which Vivek narrates the entire incident in front of the media.
- Salman Khan established his second production company in 2014, originally named Salman Khan Being Human Productions but later rebranded as Salman Khan Films (SKF). The debut release under SKF was “Dr Cabbie,” a Canadian film that achieved remarkable success and became the second highest grossing movie in Canada. [66] (Source: Wikipedia)
- In 2015, Salman was ranked higher than the US President Barack Obama on the list of “The Most Admired Personalities of India” by Bollywoodlife.com. [67]
- According to indiatimes.com, Sultan, released in 2016, became the 10th film to join the prestigious 100 crore club.
- While shooting for Ek Tha Tiger in Turkey, Salman Khan frequently visited a cafe called “The Salman Khan” at Cafe Del Mar. This movie marked his debut collaboration with Yash Raj Films.
- According to ETimes, Salman Khan, in addition to being an actor, is also an avid painter. Aamir Khan reportedly owns several of his paintings displayed in his home. It is said that Salman Khan even personally painted the poster for his film, Jai Ho.
- Salman Khan and the residents of Galaxy Apartments, where Khan and his family live, expressed their concerns in 2017 regarding the construction of a toilet by the BMC at Bandstand. They objected to the idea of having toilets in areas frequently visited by walkers and joggers, fearing the potential for unhygienic conditions.
- Salman chooses to prioritize face-to-face or verbal communication over electronic communication such as emails, hence he does not have an email address associated with his name.
- Bhaijaanz Restaurant in Mumbai has been opened by one of his dedicated fans, with the interiors adorned with Salman Khan’s posters and featuring all his beloved dishes on the menu. [73]Deccan Herald
- According to Wikipedia, his hosting abilities in Season 4 of Bigg Boss were highly successful commercially, surpassing even Amitabh Bachchan’s hosting in Season 3. Following his triumph in Season 4, he went on to host all subsequent seasons of the Bigg Boss series.
- In addition, he lent his voice to the animated character Hanuman in the 2017 film titled “Hanuman: Da’ Damdaar,” as reported by Deccan Chronicle. [75]
- Chulbul Pandey became popular due to his outstanding performance in the movie ‘Dabangg’.
- DNA reported that the individual possesses a pair of pet horses, ‘Bajrangi’ and ‘Bhaijaan’, as well as a duo of dogs named ‘My Son’ and ‘My Jaan’.
- In 2018, an endearing moment was captured when actor Salman Khan shared a kiss with Shilpa Shetty’s mother, as shared by the actress herself. Shetty further revealed the strong bond Khan shares with her family, mentioning that he used to enjoy drinks with her father.
- During Salman Khan’s appearance on The Kapil Sharma Show in January 2019, his father and brothers joined him. During the show, his father disclosed that Salman had access to leaked papers in order to pass his exams.
When the Khan family visited Kapil’s house, you won’t believe what happened! Watch as secrets are revealed on #TheKapilSharmaShow, starting from 29th December, every Saturday and Sunday at 9:30 PM. @BeingSalmanKhan @SohailKhan @arbaazSkhan @
SonyTV tweeted on December 26, 2018.
- A throwback video featuring Salman Khan in his first ad shoot from 1983 was shared on social media in September 2022 by Ayesha Shroff, Tiger Shroff’s mother, according to NDTV. The video is a soft drink commercial.
View this post on Instagram
Ayesha Shroff (@ayeshashroff) shared this post.
- Salman Khan, famously recognized for his smoking tendencies, has developed a pattern of temporarily quitting the detrimental habit, only to succumb to it once again. Allegedly, the actor chooses to refrain from smoking in public and instead indulges backstage when he can find solitude. However, in July 2023, during his hosting duties for Bigg Boss OTT 2, Salman Khan was caught red-handed, smoking a cigarette. The image portrays him holding a lit cigarette while overseeing the second season of Bigg Boss OTT.
- The actor has been hiding his habit of drinking alcohol, much like his smoking habit. According to his father, Salim Khan, Salman had stopped drinking alcohol on doctors’ advice at some point, but it is believed that he has started drinking again.
+ There are no comments
Add yours