100+
Films
35+
Years Active
₹600CR
Box Office Peak
3
Filmfare Best Actor
200M+
Social Followers
Biography
The man behind the legend
Early Life
Born in Indore
Born on December 27, 1965 in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. Son of screenwriter Salim Khan and Sushila Charak. He grew up in Mumbai and attended St. Stanislaus High School in Bandra — the same city that would later become the stage for his legendary career.
Career Debut
Maine Pyar Kiya — 1989
Salman made his leading-man debut with Maine Pyar Kiya (1989), which became one of the highest-grossing Bollywood films of its era. His boyish charm and natural screen presence immediately struck a chord with audiences across India, launching a career that would redefine mainstream Hindi cinema.
Star Power
Bhai of Bollywood
Famous for his physicality, unmistakable screen presence, and mass-audience connect. Salman reinvented himself multiple times — romantic hero in the 90s, action icon in the 2000s, and become a franchise star with the Dabangg and Tiger series. His "Eid releases" are cultural events in India.
Personal Life
Galaxy Apart, Farmhouse Dreams
Salman lives in the iconic Galaxy Apartments in Bandra, Mumbai — a building that has become a landmark for fans who gather outside daily. He is deeply attached to his Panvel farmhouse, animals, and family. Known for his long-standing close bond with father Salim Khan and siblings Arbaaz and Sohail.
Iconic Filmography
Six decades of blockbusters
Dabangg
Sultan
Bajrangi Bhaijaan
Ek Tha Tiger
Wanted
Tiger Zinda Hai
Awards & Honours
Recognition across five decades
Filmfare
3× Best Actor
Winner of Filmfare Best Actor for Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (2000), Tere Naam (2004), and Dabangg (2011). Also holds multiple Filmfare Special Awards recognising his pop-culture impact.
Government
Rajiv Gandhi Award
Recipient of the Rajiv Gandhi Award for outstanding contribution to Indian cinema. Recognised by the Maharashtra government for his philanthropic efforts through Being Human Foundation.
Television
Bigg Boss Host — 14 Seasons
Salman Khan has hosted India's most popular reality show, Bigg Boss, for over 14 seasons on Colors TV, making him one of the most recognised faces on Indian television and commanding record-breaking fees per episode.
Philanthropy
Being Human Foundation
Founded in 2007, Being Human is Salman Khan's charitable trust focused on education and healthcare for the underprivileged. The foundation runs schools, medical camps, and vocational training programmes across India.
The Being Human clothing brand finances the foundation's activities, making every T-shirt purchase a small act of charity. The brand has expanded internationally to USA, UK, Middle East and Southeast Asia.
BEING HUMAN
Est. 2007 · Mumbai
Career Timeline
Key milestones in the journey
1965
Born in Indore — Abdul Rashid Salim Salman Khan is born to screenwriter Salim Khan and Sushila Charak.
1988
Film debut — Appears in supporting role in Biwi Ho To Aisi.
1989
Maine Pyar Kiya — Breakout leading role. Film becomes the highest-grossing Bollywood movie of the year.
1994
Hum Aapke Hain Koun — Cultural phenomenon. Over ₹2 billion global gross, record-breaking theatrical run.
2007
Being Human Foundation — Establishes charity dedicated to education and healthcare for the underprivileged.
2010
Dabangg — Becomes the highest-grossing Bollywood film of 2010. Spawns a franchise and redefines the masala-action genre.
2015
Bajrangi Bhaijaan — Critical and commercial triumph. Among the highest-grossing Hindi films worldwide at the time of release.
2023
Tiger 3 — Eid blockbuster continuing the Tiger franchise. Sets opening-day records across Indian multiplexes.