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Salary: Rs. 60 Crore/film
Height: 5' 8"
Age: 54 Years
| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Abdul Rashid Salim Salman Khan [1] |
| Nickname(s) | Sallu, Bhaijan [2] |
| Profession(s) | Actor, Producer, Entrepreneur |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height (approx.) | in centimeters- 174 cm in meters- 1.74 m in feet inches- 5’ 8” |
| Weight (approx.) | in kilograms- 75 kg in pounds- 165 lbs |
| Body Measurements (approx.) | - Chest: 45 Inches - Waist: 35 Inches - Biceps: 17 Inches |
| Eye Colour | Brown |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Career | |
| Debut | Film: Biwi Ho To Aisi (supporting role) (1988) TV: 10 Ka Dum (2008)  |
| Awards/Honours | Filmfare Awards 1990: Best Male Debut for Maine Pyaar Kiya 1999: Best Supporting Actor for Kuch Kuch Hota Hai National Film Awards 2012: Best Children's Film for Chillar Party 2016: Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment for Bajrangi Bhaijaan Other Awards 2008: Rajiv Gandhi Award for Outstanding Achievement in Entertainment 2013: Lions Favorite Philanthropic NGO in India for Being Human 2014: Times Celebex Awards - Star of the Year 2016: Times Of India Film Award For Best Actor for Bajrangi Bhaijaan Note: Along with these, he has many other awards, honours, and achievements to his name. [3] |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 27 December 1965 |
| Age (as in 2019) | 54 Years |
| Birthplace | Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India [4] |
| Zodiac sign | Capricorn |
| Signature |  |
| Hometown | Mumbai (he spent his childhood at 21, Palasia in Indore & Gwalior) [5] |
| School(s) | • Scindia School, Gwalior • St. Stanislaus High School, Bandra, Mumbai [6] |
| College | St. Xavier's College, Mumbai [7] |
| Educational Qualification | College Drop-Out [8] |
| Religion | He identifies himself as both Hindu and Muslim; he says “I’m Hindu and Muslim both. I’m Bharatiya (an Indian). My father is Muslim and my mother is Hindu.” [9] |
| Caste/Sect | Sunni [10] |
| Ethnicity | Mixed (mainly Pathan) [11] |
| Blood Group | B+ [12] |
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian [13] |
| Address | Galaxy Apartments, Bandstand, Bandra, Mumbai |
| Hobbies | Swimming [14], Cycling [15], Painting [16], Writing |
| Controversies | • Blackbuck hunting case (1999): Salman & his co-stars of Hum Saath Saath Hain were accused of hunting blackbuck deer & chinkara (endangered animals) while shooting for the film in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. On 5 April 2018, he was found guilty in the Blackbuck Killing Case and was sentenced to 5 years by the Jodhpur Court; Magistrate Dev Kumar Khatri pronounced the verdict. He was charged under Section 51 of Wildlife (Protection) Act. The Jodhpur Court gave benefit of doubt to "Hum Saath Saath Hain" co-stars, Saif Ali Khan, Tabu, Neelam, and Sonali Bendre. [17]  [18] On 8 April 2018, he was granted a bail by the Jodhpur Sessions court; after spending two nights in Jodhpur jail. [19]  • Hit-and-run case (2002): Salman drove his car over the people sleeping on the pavement outside a bakery at night. One person was killed, while three persons were injured in this accident. [21] • His relationship with Aishwarya Rai (2002): Aishwarya's parents lodged a complaint against him for harassing their daughter. Later, he denied all the allegations imposed on him. [22] • Fight with Shah Rukh Khan (2008): Salman & Shah Rukh fought at Katrina Kaif's birthday party. [23] • In December 2017, an FIR was lodged against him and Shilpa Shetty at Andheri Police station, Mumbai by Navin Ramchandra Lade, General Secretary of the Rojgar Aghari Republican Party of India for allegedly using the word "bhangi" at a public place, which hurt the sentiments of the Scheduled Caste community. • He faced the backlash on social media for promoting nepotism in Bollywood and trying to establish monopoly in the industry. The actor was among the few in the industry who faced the jibe of various outsiders in the industry, Including Abhinav Kashyap, Sonu Nigam, and Sona Mohapatra. These accusations came after Sushant Singh Rajput committed suicide on 14 June 2020. [24] |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Favourite Things | |
| Food | Chinese food, Spicy Italian food, Pav Bhaji, Chicken Biryani, Mutton Kebab home-cooked food, 'Mixture' (all the leftovers from various food items and mixes them before eating) Apart from those, he loves biryani and kebabs and other Mughlai and North-Indian delicacies [33] |
| Actor(s) | Hollywood: Sylvester Stallone [34] Bollywood: Dilip Kumar, Govinda |
| Actress | Hema Malini |
| Film | Casablanca |
| Singer(s) | Sunidhi Chauhan and Sonu Nigam |
| Restaurant | China Garden, Mumbai [36] |
| Colour(s) | Black, White, Grey |
| Beverage | Ice-Tea |
| Dessert | Sitaphal ice cream [37] |
| Perfume | Obsession |
| Sport | Swimming |
| Cricketer(s) | Sachin Tendulkar, Imran Khan, Harbhajan Singh, Yuvraj Singh, Ashish Nehra |
| Song | 'Jab Hum Jawan' by Shabbir Kumar |
| Car(s) | BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Toyota Land Cruiser |
| Outfit(s) | Tight jeans & T-Shirts |
| Fashion Brand(s) | Giorgio Armani and Gianni Versace |
| Film Director | Sooraj Barjatya |
| Style Quotient | |
| Cars Collection | • Lexus LX 470, • Mercedes Benz GL-Class,  • BMW X5, Range Rover Vogue,  • BMW X6  • Audi R8,  • Audi Q7,  • W221 Mercedes Benz S-Class [38] |
| Bikes Collection | Suzuki Intruder M1800 RZ limited edition motorbike, Suzuki Hayabusa [39] |
| Assets/Properties | 150-acre plot in Panvel which is having 3 bungalows, swimming pool and his own gym [40] |
| Money Factor | |
| Salary (approx.) | ₹60 crore/film [41] |
| Income (as in 2018) | ₹253.25 crore/annum [42] |
| Net Worth (approx.) | $300 Million (₹1950 Crore) [43] |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Salman Khan
- Does Salman Khan smoke?: Yes [44]
Salman Khan Smoking
- Does Salman Khan drink alcohol?: Yes
Salman Khan Partying
- He is the eldest son of Salim Khan (a screenwriter) and Sushil Charak. Her mother, later, adopted the name, Salma Khan. [45]
- He grew up along with his brothers Arbaaz Khan and Sohail Khan in Bandra, Mumbai.
Salman Khan In His Childhood With His Siblings
- Since his childhood, he was a great swimmer. [46]
Salman Khan Swimming [47]
- In the 1988 film, Biwi Ho To Aisi, Salman’s voice was dubbed by a dubbing artist. [48]
- His first leading breakthrough role in Bollywood came with Maine Pyaar Kiya, which was one of India’s highest grossing films at that time. Moreover, this was his first film with Reema Lagoo too, which later made their pair very much famous as mother and son. [49]
Salman Khan In Maine Pyaar Kiya
- He rejected the negative lead role offered to him by Abbas-Mustan in his film- Baazigar, which later went to Shah Rukh Khan; the film went on to become a blockbuster. [50]
- Salman believes in lucky gemstones and wears his turquoise stone bracelet on and off the screen. Moreover, his father also believes the same. [51]
Salman Khan Bracelet
- He is obsessed with soaps and his bathroom is heaped up with a variety of soaps, but he especially likes natural fruit and vegetable extracts cleansers. [52]
Salman Khan’s Love For Soap
- During the shoot of London Dreams, he flew his own cook to London from Mumbai to cook up biryani for the entire cast and crew who were tired of eating continental food. [53]
- In August 2011, he disclosed that he had trigeminal neuralgia, a chronic pain condition affecting the trigeminal nerve in the face, also commonly known as “suicide disease.” During an interview, he told that he had been suffering from it for the past seven years and it had made his voice much harsher. [54]
- In 2012, Salman’s wax statue was established at Madame Tussaud’s Museum in England. [55]
Salman Khan With His Wax Statue
- Apart from his incredible contributions to the film industry, he owns a charitable organisation named “Being Human Foundation, which focuses on health care and education. All the profit generated from the sale of the watches he design, Being Human T-shirts, and his paintings, go to the foundation. [56]
Salman Khan’s Being Human Foundation
- While filming for Tiger Zinda Hai, in a scene where Tiger is painting Zoya, was the actual artwork of Salman, as he painted the picture while the crew was busy with the arrangements. [57]
- His father wanted him to become a cricketer, but he aspired to be a writer and has also written films like Veer and Chandramukhi. Moreover, the storyline of the film Baaghi: A Rebel for Love was based on Salman’s idea for which he was also given credit in the film. [58]
- Salman and Vivek Oberoi had a long fight over the phone when Aishwarya & Vivek were in a relationship after Salman & Aishwarya broke up. Here’s a video in which Vivek recited the whole incidence in front of media
- In 2014, he launched his second production company with the name- Salman Khan Films (earlier, Salman Khan Being Human Productions) and the first movie to be released under his company SKF was “Dr Cabbie,” which was a Canadian movie that became the second highest grossing film in Canada. [59]
- Salman ranked ahead of the US President Barack Obama on the list of “The Most Admired Personalities of India” in 2015. [60]
- In 2016, his film, Sultan was the 10th film to enter the 100 crore club. [61]
- During his shoot for Ek Tha Tiger in Turkey, he frequently visited a cafe del mar named “The Salman Khan.” It was also his first movie with Yash Raj Films. [62]
Salman Khan Restaurant In Turkey
- Besides being an actor, he is also a very passionate painter, and Aamir Khan has many of his paintings at his home. Reportedly, he himself painted the poster for his film Jai Ho. [63]
Jai Ho Poster By Salman Khan
- In 2017, Salman Khan and the local residents of the Galaxy Apartments, where Khan and his family reside, raised a stink over Bandstand toilet being built by the BMC; citing the reason that they don’t want toilets in areas frequented by walkers and joggers, fearing the unhygienic conditions. [64]
Salman Khan And Bandstand Toilet Row
- Salman doesn’t have an email-id in his name; as he prefers communicating face-to-face, or verbally on phone rather than electronically via e-mails. [65]
- One of his fans has opened a restaurant named “Bhaijaanz” in Mumbai in which the interiors are decorated with Salman Khan’s posters, and all his favourite dishes are on the menu. [66]
Bhaijaanz Restaurant In Mumbai
- His hosting skills in the Bigg Boss-Season 4 was a big commercial success, which, reportedly, even outdid the Amitabh Bachchan‘s hosting in Bigg Boss 3. After his successful journey of season 4, he hosted all the other seasons of Bigg Boss series. [67]
- He has also given his voice to the animated character Hanuman in the 2017 film- Hanuman: Da’ Damdaar. [68]
- His phenomenal performance in ‘Dabangg’ made him popular by his character’s name- Chulbul Pandey.
- He has two pet horses named ‘Bajrangi’ and ‘Bhaijaan’ and also two dogs named ‘My Son’ and ‘My Jaan.’ [69]
- In 2018, actress Shilpa Shetty shared a photo of Salman Khan; kissing Shilpa’s mother. The actress went on to reveal that Khan has a strong bonding with her family, and he used to share drinks with her father. [70]
Salman Khan Kissing Shilpa Shetty’s Mother
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