Salman Khan

Voted as the”Best Looking Man in India” by the People Magazine US, Salman Khan is a renowned Bollywood personality. Born to a notable screenplay writer Salim Khan and Salma Khan on 27th December, 1965, Salman Khan is an established Indian actor. Salman Khan made his bollywood debut with 1988 release ‘Biwi Ho To Aisi’, however his first film in a leading role was Sooraj Barjatya’s ‘Maine Pyar Kiya’. Besides being one of the highest grossing Indian films of all times, ‘Maine Pyar Kiya’ also earned Salman Khan a Filmfare award for the Best male Debut and A nomination for the best actor. ‘Maine Pyar Kiya’ was followed by other commercial successes like ‘Baaghi’, ‘Pathar ke Phool’, ‘Sanam Bewafa’ and ‘Saajan’.

Sooraj Barjatya’s ‘Hum Aapke Hain Kaun’ established Salman Khan as a distinguished actor and multiplied his fan following. ‘Hum Aapke Hain Kaun’ became the biggest hit of 1994 and fourth highest grossing films of all times in Indian cinema. Salman Khan strengthened his success with super hits like ‘Andaj Apna Apna’, ‘Karan Arjun’, ‘Khamoshi’ and ‘Jeet’.

Salman Khan appeared in David Dhawan’s hit comedy ‘Judwaa’ co-starring Karishma Kapoor in 1997. In 1998, Salman Khan featured in blockbuster movies like ‘Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya’, ‘Jab Pyar Kisise Hota Hai’ and a cameo in Karan Johar’s ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’. Salman Khan won the Filmfare award for the best actor in a supporting role for Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’.

Salman Khan continued to rule Bollywood with commercial as well as critical successes like Sooraj Barjatya’s ‘Hum Saath Saath Hain’, David Dhawan’s ‘Biwi No.1’ and Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam’. Despite huge success in 90s, Salman Khan could not enjoy any significant achievement in early 2000s. Soon he returned with a bang in 2003 with an intense love story in ‘Tere Naam’. In addition to being a box office success, ‘Tere Naam also earned him critical appreciation. His glory continued with comedy movies like ‘Maine Pyar Kyun Kiya’, ‘Mujhse Shaadi Karogi’ and ’No Entry’
However his consequent releases’Jaan-e-Mann’,’Baabul’, ‘Salaam-e-Ishq’, ‘Marigold’, ‘Heroes’, ‘Main aur Mrs. Khanna’ and ‘London Dreams’ could not do well at the box office. Salman Khan’s action thriller ‘Wanted’ directed by the exceptional choreographer Prabhudeva was a huge hit of 2009. Salman’s big budgeted dream project ’Veer’ could not meet the expectation of audiences and the critics. Salman Khan has successfully hosted two seasons of ’10 Ka Dum’ thus earning high TRPs for Sony Entertainment Television.

Salman Khan has been honored by Madame Tussauds Wax Museum by installing his wax replica. Salman Khan was voted as the seventh best looking man in the world in 2004 by people magazine, US.

Salman Khan has been involved in a number of legal controversies including the 2002 arrest on the charges of negligent driving and hunting of Chinkara- an endangered species. Salman Khan has been in news for his tumultuous relationship with former Miss World and actress Aishwarya Rai and his current love interest Katrina Kaif.

Salman Khan’s upcoming movies include ‘Tom & Jerry’, ‘Dabang’, ‘Amar Akbar Anthony’ and the much awaited ‘Bajirao Mastani’. Salman Khan’s ‘Being Human’ foundation is closely associated with a number of social causes and charities.

Wanna know the salary of Salman Khan for his upcoming film that happens to be a remake of Telugu film ‘Ready’. Keep guessing and it’s far higher than any of the actors ruling in box office for the moment. It’s Rs.50Crores and the entire Bollywood is gone so surprised about it. The producers aren’t caring about paying such a big amount as they feel that Salman Khan has got a best global market. The film’s shooting has already started in the deep rooted forests of Colombo. Both Salman Khan and Asin have got severe security over there as president Raja Bakshi himself has offered them.

The film’s shooting will be completed within next 4 months and will have a grand release. It looks like, the film will have more reach than the Telugu and Tamil version as the brand Salman Khan himself would sell the film for a greater sum.