Salman Khan

Modern 1988–present

One of Bollywood’s biggest box-office draws, Salman Khan built a devoted mass following with a run of blockbuster action and family entertainers. His Eid releases became annual events. As host of Bigg Boss, he is also one of Indian television’s most enduring faces.

Honours: Two Filmfare Awards; numerous blockbuster hits.

Filmography

Recent & Ongoing

2017

Tiger Zinda Hai

Spy Action Dir. Ali Abbas Zafar

The blockbuster sequel that anchored the YRF Spy Universe.

2015

Bajrangi Bhaijaan

Drama Dir. Kabir Khan

A big-hearted cross-border tale that united audiences on both sides.

The 1990s

1994

Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!

Family Musical Dir. Sooraj Barjatya

The wedding-video blockbuster that rewrote 90s box-office records.

1994

Andaz Apna Apna

Comedy Dir. Rajkumar Santoshi

A cult comedy that only grew more beloved with time.

Signature Roles

Dabangg

Sultan

Best known for: Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! · Bajrangi Bhaijaan · Tiger Zinda Hai · Dabangg · Sultan

Did You Know?

His Being Human foundation funds healthcare and education.
The item number — a standalone song-and-dance showpiece — is a uniquely Bollywood commercial tradition.
Mughal-e-Azam (1960) was so lavish that its climactic “Sheesh Mahal” set alone took years and a fortune to build.
Sridevi is widely regarded as Hindi cinema’s first female superstar to open films on her name alone.

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