Salman Khan, born Abdul Rashid Salim Salman Khan on December 27, 1965, is one of the most popular and successful actors in the Indian film industry. He is also a producer, singer, and television personality, known for his work in Bollywood films. Khan has won several awards for his acting, including the National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment, and several Filmfare Awards. In this biography, we will delve into the life and career of Salman Khan, from his early days to his rise to stardom in Bollywood.
Early Life:
Salman Khan was born into a prominent Bollywood family in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India. His father, Salim Khan, was a screenwriter, and his mother, Sushila Charak, was a housewife. Khan has two brothers, Arbaaz Khan and Sohail Khan, and two sisters, Alvira Khan Agnihotri and Arpita Khan. He spent his early years in Indore and later moved to Mumbai with his family.
Career:
Khan started his career in the entertainment industry as a supporting actor in the film Biwi Ho To Aisi in 1988. However, his breakthrough came in 1989 with the film Maine Pyar Kiya, which was a huge commercial success. The film not only established Khan as a leading actor in Bollywood but also earned him his first Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut.
Khan's popularity grew with films like Karan Arjun, Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!, and Dil To Pagal Hai. These films showcased Khan's versatility as an actor and established him as a romantic hero in Bollywood. He then started experimenting with different genres and starred in action-packed films like Wanted, Dabangg, and Tiger Zinda Hai. These films were commercially successful and cemented Khan's position as an action hero.
Khan has also produced several films under his production banner, Salman Khan Films. The production house has produced films like Bajrangi Bhaijaan, Sultan, and Bharat, which were commercial successes and critically acclaimed.