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This article is about the Indian film actor. For other people with the same name,
see Salman Khan (disambiguation).

Salman Khan

Khan at Producers Guild Film Awards in 2013

Born Abdul Rashid Salim Salman Khan

27 December 1965 (age 53)


Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India

Residence Mumbai, Maharashtra, India[1]

Nationality Indian

Education St. Xavier's College, Mumbai[2]

Occupation  Actor
 Producer
 Singer
 Presenter
[3]

Years active 1988–present

Parent(s) Salim Khan (father)


Salma Khan (mother)

Relatives See Salim Khan family

Awards Full list

Website Salman Khan

Signature

Salman Khan (pronounced [səlˈmaːn ˈxaːn]; Hindi: pronunciation (help·info);


born Abdul Rashid Salim Salman Khan; 27 December 1965)[4] is an Indian film actor,
producer, occasional singer and television personality. In a film career spanning over
thirty years, Khan has received numerous awards, including two National Film Awards as
a film producer, and two Filmfare Awards for acting.[5] He has a significant following in
Asia and the Indian diaspora worldwide,[6][better source needed] and is cited in the media as one
of the most commercially successful actors of both world and Indian
cinema.[7][8] According to the Forbes 2018 list of Top-Paid 100 Celebrity Entertainers in
world, Khan was the highest ranked Indian with 82nd rank with earnings of $37.7
million.[9][10] He is also known as the host of the reality show, Bigg Boss since 2010.[11]
The eldest son of screenwriter Salim Khan, Khan began his acting career with a
supporting role in Biwi Ho To Aisi (1988), followed by a leading role in Maine Pyar
Kiya (1989). Khan continued in Bollywood in the 1990s with roles in several productions,
including the romantic drama Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! (1994), the action thriller Karan
Arjun (1995), the comedy Biwi No.1 (1999), and the family drama Hum Saath-Saath
Hain (1999). After a brief period of decline in the 2000s, Khan achieved greater stardom
in the 2010s by playing the lead role in successful
films Dabangg (2010), Ready (2011), Ek Tha Tiger (2012), Kick (2014), Sultan (2016)
and Tiger Zinda Hai (2017). Forbes included him in their 2015 list of Top-Paid 100
Celebrity Entertainers in world; Khan tied with Amitabh Bachchan for No. 71 on the list,
both with earnings of $33.5 million.[12][13]
In addition to his acting career, Khan is a television presenter and promotes humanitarian
causes through his charity, Being Human Foundation.[14] Khan's off-screen life is marred
by controversy and legal troubles. In 2015 he was convicted of culpable homicide for a
negligent driving case in which he ran over five people with his car, killing one, but his
conviction was set aside on appeal.[15][16][17][18] On 5 April 2018, Khan was convicted in
a blackbuck poaching case and sentenced to five years imprisonment.[19][20] He is
currently out on bail while an appeal is being heard.[citation needed]

Contents
 1Early life and background
 2Career
o 2.11989–93: Debut and breakthrough
o 2.21994–2009: Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!! and other films
o 2.32009–present: Commercial success
 3Production
 4Other work
o 4.1Television
o 4.2Brand endorsements
 5Charitable work
 6Mentor
 7Philanthropy
 8Personal life
 9In the media
 10Controversies
o 10.1Hit-and-run case
o 10.2Relationship with Aishwarya Rai
o 10.3Blackbuck hunting and Arms Act violations cases
o 10.4Remarks about 26/11 attacks
o 10.5Tweets on Yakub Memon
 11Accolades
 12Discography
 13See also
 14References
 15Bibliography
 16External links
Early life and background

Khan with brothers Arbaaz Khan (left) and Sohail Khan (right)
Khan is the eldest son of screenwriter Salim Khan and his first wife Sushila Charak (who
later adopted the name Salma Khan). His paternal ancestors were
the Alakozai Pashtuns[21][22][23][24] from present-day Swat valley of Pakistan[25] who
immigrated to Indore, Madhya Pradesh in the mid 1800s. His grandfather Abdul Rashid
Khan was a Deputy Inspector General of the Indore state who was awarded Diler Jung
award of the Holkar times.[26] Khan's mother is a Maharashtrian,[27] whose father Baldev
Singh Charak,[28] a Dogra Rajput,[29] comes from Jammu-Kashmir[28][30] and whose
mother comes from Maharashtra.[31][32] He has two brothers, Arbaaz Khan and Sohail
Khan; and two sisters, Alvira Khan Agnihotri, who is married to actor/director Atul
Agnihotri, and an adopted sister Arpita.[33]
Salman finished his schooling at St. Stanislaus High School in Bandra, Mumbai, as did
his younger brothers Arbaaz and Sohail. Previously, he studied at The Scindia
School, Gwalior for a few years along with his younger brother Arbaaz.[34] He attended St.
Xavier's College in Mumbai but dropped out.[35]
Career

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1989–93: Debut and breakthrough
Khan made his acting debut with the 1988 film Biwi Ho To Aisi, which saw him play a
supporting role. He went on to play the leading role in Sooraj R. Barjatya's romantic family
drama Maine Pyar Kiya (1989), which become one of the highest-grossing Indian films at
the time.[36][37] It earned him his first nomination for a Best Actor at Filmfare along with a
nomination for Best Male Debut at the same ceremony; the latter was awarded to
Barjatya.[38] Maine Pyar Kiya was dubbed in English as When Love Calls, in Spanish
as Te Amo, and in Telugu as Prema Paavuraalu.[39]
1990 saw one film release starring Khan; Baaghi: A Rebel for Love, a box office
success,[40] followed by three moderately successful films in 1991, Patthar Ke
Phool, Sanam Bewafa, and Kurbaan. The same year, Khan went on to co-star
with Sanjay Dutt and Madhuri Dixit for the romantic drama Saajan. [41]
1994–2009: Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!! and other films

Khan (right) with Saif Ali Khan at an event for World Aids Day in 2007
In 1994, Khan appeared in Rajkumar Santoshi's Andaz Apna Apna, co-starring Aamir
Khan. At the time of its release, the film failed at the box office but has gained a cult
status over the years.[citation needed] Later in the year he collaborated with director Sooraj
Barjatya in the romance Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! co-starring Madhuri Dixit. During the
1995 awards season, the film won 3 Filmfare Awards for Best Film, Best Director and
Best Actress. It also won the National Award for being the most popular film of the
year.[42] Earning over ₹1.35 billion (US$20 million) worldwide, the film became the
biggest Bollywood hit of the year. It is one of the films on Box Office India's list of "Biggest
Blockbusters Ever in Hindi Cinema".[43] In 2006, it was still the fourth-highest ever
grossing Bollywood film, according to Box Office India. [44] In 1995 he starred in Rakesh
Roshan's Karan Arjun alongside Shah Rukh Khan. The two played brothers who are
reincarnated after being killed by family enemies. His role of Karan earned him a
nomination for the 1995 Filmfare Best Actor Award.[45]
In 1996, Khan performed in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's directional debut Khamoshi: The
Musical.[46] He also appeared in and Raj Kanwar's action hit Jeet.[47] He had two releases
in 1997: Judwaa and Auzaar. The former was a comedy directed by David
Dhawan where he played a dual role of twins separated at birth.[citation needed]
Khan worked in five different films in 1998, his first release being the romantic
comedy film Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya opposite Kajol, one of the biggest commercial
successes of that year.[48] This was followed by the moderately successful drama Jab
Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai [49] where Khan played a young man who has to take a child who
claims to be his son, under his custody. Khan's performance in the film earned favourable
critical review.[50] He also had an extended cameo in Karan Johar's directorial
debut, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, for which he earned a second Filmfare Award under the Best
Supporting Actor category.[51]
In 1999, Khan starred in three films: Hum Saath-Saath Hain: We Stand United, Biwi
No.1,[52] and Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam alongside Aishwarya Rai and Ajay Devgan,
which earned him another Best Actor nomination at the Filmfare awards. [53] His
performance in the film was reviewed favourably, with Sharmila Telikum of Reddit noting,
"Salman is endearing. He does tend to ham in the dramatic scenes but looks very
comfortable doing comedy and those romantic scenes."[54]
In 2000, Khan appeared in Chori Chori Chupke Chupke, which addressed the issue
of surrogate childbirth. In it, Khan played the role of a rich industrialist who hires a
surrogate mother after his wife becomes infertile.[55] Sukanya Verma of Reddit wrote that
the film had an absurd storyline, but also spontaneous performances from the cast,
helping to minimize its other flaws.[55] In 2002 he starred in the release Hum Tumhare
Hain Sanam.[citation needed]
For Tere Naam, (2003) Taran Adarsh said of him, "Salman Khan is exceptional in a role
that fits him to the T. He breathes fire in sequences that demand uneasiness. But beneath
the tough exterior lies a vulnerable person and this facet in particular comes to the fore in
the latter reels. His emotional outbursts are splendid..."[56] Director Satish Kaushik
considered Khan's work in the film to be strong, saying of it, "Salman has given a great
performance in the film. He''s given an intense, unconventional performance. I believe
this is the best performance of Salman''s career so far." [57] He continued his career with
comedies like Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004) and No Entry (2005).[49][better source needed]
Khan started 2007 with the ensemble film Salaam E Ishq. He appeared in the Hollywood
movie, Marigold: An Adventure in India opposite American actress Ali Larter. The film told
the love story of an Indian man and an American woman.[58]
Khan hosted the second season of the game show 10 Ka Dum during 2009. According
to a 2008 report from BizAsia UK, the show earned enough target ratings points (TRPs)
for Sony Entertainment Television to regain its third position in the Indian television
ratings.[59]
2009–present: Commercial success
He appeared in Wanted, directed by choreographer turned director Prabhu Deva. The
film received mixed reviews. Taran Adarsh from Bollywood Hungama rated it 4 of 5 stars
noting, "WANTED rides on Salman Khan's star power. He may not be the best actor in
town, but in a film like WANTED, in a role that seems like an extension of his personality,
you can't think of anyone else enacting this role with flourish." [60] Raja Sen
from Rediff gave a rating of 2/5 and said "The writing is both amateurish and crass, while
the songs are plain hideous...Khan might be having fun, but the fact a film
like Wanted underscores is how badly Bollywood needs a breed of younger leading men.
And how the existing lot need roles that fit."[61]
He appeared in two other films that year, Main Aurr Mrs Khanna and London
Dreams.[citation needed] Khan's first release of 2010 was Anil Sharma's film Veer.[citation needed]

Khan in 2009
In his next film, Dabangg, Khan played the role of a fearless cop with comic effect in the
film.[citation needed] The film was noted by the Economic Times as being remarkable for its
commercial success, despite having an "accent on inanity..." and "...complete
incoherence in terms of plot and credibility."[62] The Times also noted industry experts
attributed the popularity of the film to Khan's presence, stating that they "ascribe its allure
to the star charisma of Salman Khan, who has managed to carry off the over-the-top
articulation of Chulbul Pandey with unbridled enthusiasm and zeal."[62]
Dabangg went on to win several awards, including the National Film Award for Best
Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment.[citation needed] It was
later remade in Tamil and Telugu.[citation needed] The film was produced by his
brother Arbaaz Khan.[citation needed] It was reported by the Hindustan Times that the film
opened to full houses across the country.[63][64] Khan received a Star Screen Award for
Best Actor and a Stardust Award for Star of the Year – Male for his performance.[citation
needed] He was also nominated for his sixth Filmfare Award for Best Actor.[citation
needed] Anupama Chopra from NDTV wrote about his performance: "It's the role of a

lifetime and Salman Khan bites into it like a starving man devours a feast. He inhabits it
fully, strutting and swaggering and even, spoofing himself."[65]
Khan's first release of 2011 was Ready. Ready held a record for being the second highest
grossing Bollywood film of 2011.[66][67] He next appeared in Bodyguard, a remake of
the 2010 Malayalam film of the same name. The film was not well received by critics,
though it became India's highest-earning film of the year.[68]
Khan with Katrina Kaif at the launch of Ek Tha Tiger's first song 'Mashallah'.
Khan's first release of 2012 was Ek Tha Tiger where he starred opposite Katrina Kaif and
acted as an Indian spy. The film garnered positive to mixed reactions from critics[69] whilst
opening to extremely strong box office collections.[70] The film marks his first association
with Yash Raj Films.[71]
Khan releases Dabangg 2, the sequel of Dabangg, in 2012 under the production of
Arbaaz Khan. Dabangg 2 eventually emerged as a huge financial success with revenues
of ₹2.5 billion (US$36 million) globally.[72]
After a one-year gap, Khan's first release of 2014 was Jai Ho which he starred in
opposite Daisy Shah. His second release, Kick, a remake of a Telugu film has entered
the Rs. 200 crore club in India on Eid. He also sang the "Hangover" song from the
movie.[73]
Khan's first film of 2015, Bajrangi Bhaijaan, which was released on Eid, received positive
reviews from critics and the public and broke several box office records upon release.
The film, grossing ₹1.84 billion (US$27 million) on its first week beat the previous record
of PK.[74] This was Khan's first and the second Bollywood film after PK to enter the 300
club.[75] The film is currently the second highest-grossing Bollywood film in India and
worldwide with a collection of over 600 crore.[76] Bajrangi Bhaijaan crossed 300 crore
within 20 days of its release and became the second highest grosser to date in
India,[77][78] while his second film, Prem Ratan Dhan Payo, a Diwali release received
mixed reviews from critics and the public and broke several box office records upon
release. The film became the ninth consecutive film of Salman Khan to gross over 100
crores. The film grossed ₹1.73 billion (US$27 million) on its first week. As of 25 November,
the film collected ₹2.01 billion. With this, khan become the only actor to give three back-
to-back movies which collected more than ₹200 crore (US$29 million) net
domestically.[79] He became the only actor to collect over ₹5 billion (US$72 million)
domestic net in a single year in India.[80][81][82][83]
Khan's first film of 2016, yet again another Eid release, Sultan, directed by Ali Abbas
Zafar for Yash Raj Films received positive reviews from both critics and the public
breaking several box office records. The film opened on an average of 70% audience
occupancy[84] and grossed approximately ₹36.54 crore (US$5.3 million) on its opening
day.[85] The film also collected another ₹74.86 (US$1.10) on its first weekend, bringing its
total first week collections to an approximate of ₹208 crore (US$30 million).[86] By the end
of its second week, the film had grossed an estimated ₹278 crore (US$40 million)[87] and
later became the second film of Khan to net over 300 crores. [88] As of 9 August, the film
grossed ₹583.26 crore (US$84 million) worldwide.[89]
In June 2017, Khan appeared in Tubelight, his third collaboration with Kabir Khan after Ek
Tha Tiger and Bajrangi Bhaijaan. This film also starred Khan's real-life brother Sohail
Khan. Despite its high expectations, the film failed to maintain a strong run at the box
office. Khan's second release of 2017 Tiger Zinda Hai, a sequel to Ek Tha
Tiger[90] grossed ₹190 crore worldwide in its opening weekend.[91] As of 23 January 2018,
the film has grossed ₹552 crore (US$80 million) worldwide,[92] including ₹427.67
crore (US$62 million) in India[93] and ₹122.98 crore (US$18 million) overseas.[94]
Khan starrer Kick 2 to release on Christmas 2019[95] After Main Hoon Hero Tera song,
Khan is again going to sing a romantic song for Yamla Pagla Deewana 3 with Lulia
Vantur.[96] Khan is back in the bay, the actor has begun shooting for his next with Ali
Abbas Zafar, Bharat.[97]
Production
Main article: Salman Khan Films
In 2011, he launched his own production company, called SKBH Productions (Salman
Khan Being Human Productions). Money generated from film productions will be donated
to the Being Human organisation. The first film made under the banner was the kids'
entertainer Chillar Party, which went on to win 3 National Awards for Best Children's film,
Best Original Screenplay and Child Artist's Award.[98][99] SKBH Productions next film will
be Shikshanachya Aaicha Gho, a remake directed by Mahesh Manjrekar.
In 2014, he launched another production house called SKF (Salman Khan Films). The
first film released under this banner was the Canadian film Dr. Cabbie. The film earned
$350,452 on its opening day at the box office and Dr. Cabbie became the second highest-
grossing film in Canada. The next films under this banner were Hero, in which he also
sang the title song "Hero"[100][101] by Nikhil Advani, which starred Aditya Pancholi's son
Suraj Pancholi and Sunil Shetty's daughter Athiya Shetty; and Bajrangi Bhaijaan by Kabir
Khan starring Khan himself with Kareena Kapoor & Nawazuddin Siddiqui.[102]
Other work
Television
In 2008 Khan hosted 10 Ka Dum. The show was extremely popular and was at the
number one spot in ratings in India. It garnered an average TVR of 2.81 and a peak rating
of 4.5, leaving behind Shahrukh Khan's Kya Aap Paanchvi Paas Se Tej hai? with an
average rating of 1.37 TVR and a peak rating of 2.3 and Hrithik Roshan's Junoon — Kuch
Kar Dikhane Ka on NDTV Imagine with an average TVR of 0.76 and a peak rating of
1.1.[103] According to reports, the show helped Sony TV regain its third position in the
Indian television ratings.[104] He again hosted the show in 2009 and thus won the Best
Anchor Award for 10 Ka Dum in 2008 and 2009. In 2010 Khan hosted Bigg Boss 4. The
show was widely accepted and appreciated due to Khan's hosting and surpassed the
famous hosting of Amitabh Bachchan,[105] According to data available with aMap, a
television viewership monitoring agency, the opening episode of Bigg Boss 4 on Colors
got a rating of 3.6. Season 3 had average rating of 2.43 while Bigg Boss 1 and Bigg Boss
2 had average ratings of 1.96 and 2.03. While Bigg Boss 1 was anchored by Arshad
Warsi, Shilpa Shetty hosted Bigg Boss 2 and Amitabh Bachchan, Bigg Boss 3.[106] The
Grand Finale episode on 8 January 2011, received a TRP of 6.7, which was the highest
among the finales of other Indian reality shows such as Kaun Banega Crorepati, Rahul
Dulhaniya Le Jayega, MasterChef and DID –Li’l Masters.[107] Due to high TRP Khan
again hosted Bigg Boss 5 along with Sanjay Dutt in 2011 and because of huge
acceptance he also hosted Bigg Boss 6 and Bigg Boss 7 in 2012 and 2013. In 2013 Khan
hosted the Star Guild Award for the first time. Khan also hosted Bigg Boss 8, Bigg Boss
9, Bigg Boss 10, Bigg Boss 11, Bigg Boss 12 and Bigg Boss 13.
Brand endorsements
Khan was associated as a brand when he had advertised for Campa Cola,[108] Limca Soft
drink,[109] Hero Honda bikes[110] and Double Bull shirts[111] well before he entered the film
Industry. Even after he became a superstar, he never showed interest in promoting
himself as a brand, but he was signed for Thums Up in 2002 and continued until its
contract was over. Later Akshay Kumar replaced Khan. Later he was the brand
ambassador of the soft drink Mountain Dew with whom he ended the contract in
December 2010,[112] and now he is once again promoting Thums Up.[113][114] He has also
become the brand ambassador for the travel website, Yatra.com, which also made him a
shareholder.[115] He is also the face of the History Channel and the new brand
ambassador for Suzuki motorcycles,[116] Previously he endorsed Red Tape
Shoes, [117] and now he is endorsing Relaxo Hawaii.[118] Khan is also the brand
ambassador of the detergent brand Wheel.[119] He has also appeared for Chlormint, a
brand of gum, with his brother Sohail Khan. The actor has also done a jewellery
brand, Sangini with Kareena Kapoor.[120] Apart from innerwear brand Dixcy
Scott and tablet BlackBerry Playbook, Britannia' s Tiger biscuits is the latest
endorsement of Salman.[121] He is also the face of Ranbaxy' s Revital, replacing Yuvraj
Singh.[122] Apart from these brands, he also has Rotomac Pen and SF Sonic Batteries
endorsements.[123] Now Khan has been roped in as the brand ambassador of Dubai-
based fashion label Splash,[124] and has been also signed as the brand ambassador for
Astral Poly Technik Ltd, the leading manufacturers of plumbing and drainage systems in
the country.[125] Khan is also the brand ambassador of civic body Bombay Municipal
Corporation's (BMC) drive against open defecation in Mumbai,[126] and has been also
signed by the Security and Surveillance brand, CP PLUS as their CCTV
ambassador.[127] Khan is now the second Ambassador along with Amitabh Bachchan for
‘Emami Healthy & Tasty’, ‘Himani Best Choice’ and ‘Rasoi’, apart from ‘Bake Magic’. [128]
Charitable work
Main article: Being Human Foundation
Mentor
Khan has mentored a number of aspiring Bollywood actors.[129] He has also been an
inspiration for some Bollywood actors like Hrithik Roshan and Arjun Kapoor to get into
perfect shape. Saawan Kumar Tak, the director of Sanam Bewafa, was helped by Khan
as he worked Saawan... The Love Season for free.[130]
Khan has recommended composers like Himesh Reshammiya and Sajid–Wajid. He
supported Sanjay Leela Bhansali to make Khamoshi: The Musical and then Hum Dil De
Chuke Sanam.[131][132] Actor Govinda' s career was rescued by Khan as he was offered a
parallel role in Partner. Similarly it was Khan who suggested Mohnish Bahl to Sooraj
Barjatya for Maine Pyar Kiya and later in Baaghi: A Rebel for Love after his stint as hero
failed.[133] Bahl has also done important roles in Salman's Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!, Hum
Saath-Saath Hain and recently Jai Ho.[citation needed] Similarly he was instrumental in
getting Ravi Kishan the role in Tere Naam.[citation needed]
Salman is now reportedly[according to whom?] mentoring Rinzing, son of Danny Denzongpa:
Ali, son of Raza Murad and Vaibhav Anand, the son of late Vijay Anand for their
Bollywood launches. Similarly Aditya Pancholi’ s son Sooraj Pancholi and Suneil Shetty’
s daughter Athiya Shetty were launched by Salman in his production Hero.[134] He has
also decided to offer Sonu Sood his role in the Hindi remake of Mahesh Manjrekar's 2010
hit Marathi movie Shikshanachya Aaicha Gho since he lost many offers due to an injury
that happened in the CCL while playing. Salman has decided to mentor his longtime loyal
bodyguard Shera's son as well.[135] Armaan Kohli, who had a failed Bollywood career,
played a major role with Khan in Sooraj Barjatya' s Prem Ratan Dhan Payo.[136]
Philanthropy
Khan at his Being Human show with actresses, (l-r) Kareena Kapoor, Rani
Mukherjee, Preity Zinta, Katrina Kaif, Karishma Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra.
Khan has been involved in several charities during his career.[137] He has started an NGO
called Being Human which sells T-shirts and other products online and in stores. A portion
of the revenues go to a worthy cause supporting the underprivileged. [138] Being Human
Foundation is a registered charitable trust set up by Khan to help the underprivileged. In
its early days, Khan set up and funded the Foundation using his own money. The
Foundation has two focus areas: education and healthcare. To increase the reach and
corpus of the Foundation, Salman Khan has undertaken initiatives such as Being Human
Art, Being Human merchandise and Being Human Gitanjali Gold Coins. [139]
In 2011, he launched his own production company called SKBH Productions (Salman
Khan Being Human Productions). Money which will be generated from film productions
will be donated to Being Human. The first film made under the banner was the kids'
entertainer Chillar Party, which went on to win 3 National Awards for Best Children's film,
Best Original Screenplay and Child Artist's Award.[98][99]
In January 2012, Khan offered to pay ₹4 million (US$58,000) to release about 400
prisoners from about 63 prisons in the state of Uttar Pradesh via his NGO. The prisoners
had completed their terms, but due to economic reasons, they were unable to pay legal
fines for their charges.[140]
In July 2015, Khan offered to donate the profits of his most successful film Bajrangi
Bhaijaan among the poor farmers all over India. The film's producers Khan and Rockline
Venkatesh both have mutually decided to donate the profits of their film to them. The film's
director Kabir Khan and Salman's sister Alvira Agnihotri met Mahrashtra's Revenue
Minister Eknath Khadse to discuss the same.[141]
Khan met with his 11 year old fan from Pakistan, Abdul Basit who had severe jaundice at
the time of his birth; he was diagnosed to have Criggler Najjar Syndrome and was
admitted to the Apollo Hospital, Delhi. The youngster wished to meet the “Bajrangi
Bhaijaan” star Khan.[142][143][144][145][146][147]
Personal life
Khan and Katrina Kaif at a fashion show in 2006
Khan resides in the Galaxy Apartments, Bandra, Mumbai. He also has a 150-acre plot in
Panvel which has 3 bungalows, a swimming pool and a gym.[1] Khan is a dedicated and
renowned bodybuilder.[1]
Khan never got married. His relationships have been of keen interest to the media and
his fans. In 1999, he began dating Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai; their relationship
was often reported in the media until the couple separated in 2001.
Khan started dating actress Katrina Kaif. After years of speculations, Kaif admitted in an
interview in 2011 that she had been in a serious relationship with Khan for several years,
but it ended in 2010.[148] Sangeeta Bijlani and Somy Ali were also in serious relationships
with Khan.[149]
In August 2011, Khan admitted that he suffers from trigeminal neuralgia, a facial nerve
disorder commonly known as the "suicide disease". In an interview, he said that he has
been quietly suffering from it for the past seven years, but now the pain has become
unbearable. He said that it has even affected his voice, making it much harsher. [150]
Khan identifies as both Hindu and Muslim, commenting that, “I’m Hindu and Muslim both.
I’m Bharatiya (an Indian)”.[151] He explained, “My father is Muslim and my mother is
Hindu”.[152]
In the media

Salman Khan promoting his production venture Chillar Party.


In 2004 Khan was ranked as the 7th Best looking man in the world by People Magazine
of the USA. In 2008 his lifelike wax statue was installed in London's Madame
Tussauds Museum, and so in 2012, once again another wax statue of him was installed
in New York's Madame Tussauds Museum. In 2010 People Magazine, India declared him
the Sexiest Man Alive. In 2011, 2012 and 2013 he was declared the Times of India's Most
Desirable Man in 2nd, 1st and 3rd place respectively.[153] In August 2013 he was declared
India's Most Searched Celebrity Online.[154] Khan topped the Forbes India charts for
2014, in terms of both fame and revenues.[155] According to the Forbes 2015 list 'Celebrity
100 : The World's Top-Paid Entertainers 2015', Khan was the highest ranked Indian in
the 71st rank with earnings of $33.5 million.[13]
Khan was ranked seventh in Forbes's first global list of highest-paid actors in the world,
with earnings of US$33.5 million, which placed him higher than such Hollywood actors
as Johnny Depp, Brad Pitt, Leonardo DiCaprio and Dwayne The Rock
Johnson. [156][157][158][159] In 2015, he was ranked ahead of US President Barack Obama in
the list of The Most Admired Personalities of India. [160] In September 2015, the
International Business Times declared him "The Most Attractive Personality" in
India.[161] He also became the only actor to collect over ₹5.00 billion (US$72 million)
domestic net in a single year in India.[80][81][82][83] Khan was ranked the second "Most
Googled Indian of 2015" and first among Bollywood actors.[162][163] On 24 April 2016
the Indian Olympic Association appointed the actor as the Indian Olympic contingent's
goodwill ambassador for the 2016 Summer Olympics.[164] In August 2017, he was
identified as the ninth highest-paid actor in the world, and the second highest-paid in India
after Shah Rukh Khan, according to Forbes.[165]
Controversies
Hit-and-run case
On 28 September 2002, Khan was arrested for rash and negligent driving after his car
ran into a bakery in Mumbai; one person who was sleeping on the pavement outside the
bakery died and three others were injured in the accident. [166] Charges of culpable
homicide were laid against him, but later dropped.[167] On 24 July 2013, he was formally
charged with culpable homicide in the case, to which he pleaded not guilty. [citation needed]
On 6 May 2015, Khan was found guilty of all charges in the case. The Bombay Sessions
Court concluded that Khan was driving the car under the influence of alcohol, causing the
death of one and serious injury to four homeless persons. Sessions Judge DW
Deshpande convicted the actor for culpable homicide not amounting to murder and
sentenced him to five years in prison. Later in the same day, Khan, being represented by
Senior Counsel Amit Desai was granted bail by the Bombay High Court till 8 May
2015,[168][169][170] on which the court suspended his prison sentence until the final appeal
hearing in July.[171][172][173] His driver Ashok Singh, who had given the testimony that it was
himself who was driving the car at the time of accident, was charged with perjury for
misguiding the Court with false testimony and was arrested.[174] The kidnapping and
eventual death of prime witness Police Constable Ravindra Patil remains a mystery, with
some suspecting the involvement of organised crime.[175][176][177][178] In December 2015,
Khan was acquitted of all charges from this case due to lack of evidence. [179][180] The
Supreme Court on Tuesday 5 July 2016 admitted a plea by the Maharashtra government
that challenged the acquittal of Salman Khan in this hit-and-run case by the Bombay High
Court. The court refused to fast-track the case.[181]
Relationship with Aishwarya Rai
His relationship with actress Aishwarya Rai was a well publicized topic in the Indian
media.[182] After their breakup in March 2002, Rai accused him of harassing her. She
claimed that Khan had not been able to come to terms with their breakup and was
hounding her; her parents lodged a complaint against him.[183] In 2005, news outlets
released what was said to be an illicit copy of a mobile phone call recorded in 2001 by
the Mumbai police. It appeared to be a call in which he threatened Rai, in an effort to force
her to appear at social events held by Mumbai crime figures. The call featured boasts of
connections to organised crime and derogatory comments about other actors. However,
the alleged tape was tested in the government's Forensic lab in Chandigarh, which
concluded that it was fake.[184][185]
Blackbuck hunting and Arms Act violations cases
The case involves the alleged killing of a deer when Khan and his co-stars — Saif Ali
Khan, Sonali Bendre, Neelam and Tabu — were filming the movie Hum Saath-Saath
Hain in the forests near Jodhpur in 1998.[186][187] In 2007, Salman spent a week in Jodhpur
jail before the court granted him bail. In addition to the accusations of poaching of
endangered antelopes under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, a case under sections 3/25 and
3/27 of the Arms Act was filed against Khan for allegedly keeping and using firearms with
an expired licence.[188]
On 17 February 2006, Khan was sentenced to one year in prison for hunting Chinkara,
an endangered species. The sentence was stayed by a higher court on appeal.[189]
On 10 April 2006, Khan was handed a five-year jail term and remanded to Jodhpur jail
until 13 April when he was granted bail.[190] On 24 July 2012, Rajasthan High
Court finalized charges against Khan and his other colleagues in
the endangered blackbuck killing case, paving way for the start of the trial. [191] On 9 July
2014, the Supreme Court issued a notice to Khan on Rajasthan government's plea
challenging the High Court order suspending his conviction.[192] Khan was acquitted in the
blackbuck and chinkara poaching cases by the Rajasthan High Court on 24 July 2016.[193]
On 18 October 2016 the Rajasthan Government decided to approach the Supreme Court
to challenge Khan's acquittal in two related cases.[194]
On 18 January 2017 Khan was acquitted by a Jodhpur court in an Arms Act case linked
to the killing of a blackbuck in Rajasthan. Khan pleaded "not guilty" to charges of violating
the law by keeping unlicensed weapons and using them. Acquitting the actor, the court
said that the prosecution failed to submit enough evidence against him.[188][195]
On 5 April 2018, Jodhpur court[196] convicted Khan in the blackbuck poaching case and
sentenced him to five years imprisonment, while acquitting Saif Ali Khan, Sonali Bendre,
Neelam and Tabu.[19][20]
Khan was released on bail on 7 April 2018, pending appeal.[197]
Remarks about 26/11 attacks
In September 2010, Khan was reported to have claimed during an interview on a Pakistani
channel that the 26/11 attacks got a lot of attention because the "elite" were
targeted.[198][199] During the interview the actor had said: "It was the elite that was targeted
this time. Five star hotels and stuff. So they panicked. Then they got up and spoke about
it. My question is "why not before?" Attacks have happened in trains and small towns too,
but no one talked about it so much."[198][199] Khan also said that Pakistan was not to be
blamed for it, and that the Indian security forces had failed.[200] Khan's comments had
drawn strong reactions from Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra Chagan Bhujbal, Shiv
Sena, BJP and other political parties.[201] The comments were also condemned by Ujwal
Nikam, Special Prosecutor in the 26/11 trial.[201] Khan later apologized for his
comments.[198]
Tweets on Yakub Memon
On 25 July 2015, Khan made a number of tweets from his Twitter account in support of
the 1993 Bombay bombings accused Yakub Memon. Memon was scheduled to be
executed, before which Khan made his tweets.[202] Khan said that Yakub's brother, Tiger
Memon should be hanged instead. He also asked the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Nawaz
Sharif to confirm "whether the mob boss is in his country." [203] The tweets sparked
protests outside his house where police had to be deployed, and was criticised in the
social media and by his father, Salim Khan. Following these incidents, Khan withdrew his
tweets and apologised.[204]

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