Salman Khan: Indian & Film Producer
Biography
Full Name: Abdul Rashid Salim Salman Khan
Nickname: Bhai, Sallu
Date of Birth: December 27, 1965
Place of Birth: Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India
Nationality: Indian
Profession: Actor, Film Producer, Singer, Television Host
Height: 5 feet 8 inches (173 cm)
Education:
Schooling: Scindia School, Gwalior; St. Stanislaus High School, Mumbai
College: St. Xavier's College, Mumbai (dropped out)
Acting Training: Studied acting under Daisy Irani's Acting Institute
Family:
Father: Salim Khan (screenwriter)
Mother: Sushila Charak (aka Salma Khan)
Stepmother: Helen (former actress/dancer)
Brothers: Arbaaz Khan, Sohail Khan (actors, producers)
Sisters: Alvira Khan Agnihotri, Arpita Khan Sharma
Marital Status: Unmarried
Children: none
Career Highlights:
Debut:
Biwi Ho To Aisi (1988) – Supporting Role
Maine Pyar Kiya (1989) – Lead Role, Breakthrough Hit
Blockbuster Films:
Who are you...! (1994)
Karan Arjun (1995)
Tere Naam (2003)
Wanted (2009)
Dabangg series (2010–)
There Was a Tiger (2012), Tiger is Alive (2017)
Bajrangi Bhaijaan (2015)
Sultans (2016)
Tiger 3 (2023)
Television:
Host of Bigg Boss (since Season 4, 2010–present)
Hosted Dus Ka Dum (2008–2009)
Production:
Founded Salman Khan Films (SKF)
Produced Bajrangi Bhaijaan, Notebook, Radhe, and others
Net Worth (2024 Estimate):
$350 million USD
(approx. ₹2,900 crore)
Among the richest actors in India
Earnings from films, endorsements, and TV shows
Major Awards:
Filmfare Awards:
Best Male Debut (I Loved It)
Best Supporting Actor (Kuch Kuch Hota Hai)
National Film Awards (as Producer):
Bajrangi Bhaijaan – Best Popular Film
IIFA, Zee Cine, Star Screen Awards –
multiple wins and nominations
Rajiv Gandhi Award for Outstanding Achievement in Entertainment (2007)
Summary:
Salman Khan is one of India's biggest and most influential movie stars, known for his powerful screen presence, charity work, and blockbuster films. A versatile actor and successful producer, he has sustained a top-tier career for over three decades. Despite controversies, his fan base and industry influence remain unmatched. He also runs the charitable organization Being Human, focusing on education and healthcare.
