Birthday bumps: 'Chulbul Pandey' Salman Khan

Dec 26, 2011 18:59pm

From 'Maine Pyar Kiya' to 'Bodyguard', Salman Khan has now become one of the most popular Bollywood actors.
Salman Khan made his Bollywood debut with 'Biwi Ho To Aisi' in 1988.
His first solo film was 'Maine Pyar Kiya'. It became a Bollywood blockbuster.
Salman won Filmfare Award for the Best Male Debut for 'Maine Pyar Kiya'.
With hits like 'Saajan', 'Hum Aapke Hain Kaun', 'Karan Arjun', 'Judwaa', 'Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya' and 'Biwi No.1' in 1990s, Salman made his place in Bollywood.
Films like 'Hum Dil De Chuke', 'Tere Naam' and 'Dabangg' got him critical and commercial success.
2011 has been extremely great for Salman Khan with the success of his two films 'Bodyguard' and 'Ready'.
Salman is the eldest son of screenwriter Salim Khan and his first wife Salma.
His stepmother is Helen, a former actress, who has co-starred with him in a few films.
He has two brothers - Arbaaz Khan and Sohail Khan. Both are Bollywood actors. He also has two sisters Alvira and Arpita.
Salman Khan studied at St Stanislaus High School in Bandra, Mumbai.
Salman Khan is often called controversy's child as well.
Salman Khan has faced many legal troubles in past. He was involved in a rash driving case and a hunting case as well.
At 46, Salman Khan is still single. He has dated many Bollywood actresses in past, including Somy Ali.
His romance with Aishwarya Rai made headlines, but they parted ways after an altercation.
Salman Khan also dated Katrina Kaif and worked with her in many movies.
After many speculations, Katrina Kaif admitted in 2011 that her relationship with Salman Khan is over.
Since then, he has been linked to many Bollywood actresses, which turned out to be just rumours.
Salman's closeness with Asin and Zarine Khan also makes headlines often.
Salman is also famous for introducing look alikes of his former girlfriends in Bollywood. Sneha Ullal who looks very similar to Aishwarya, starred opposite Salman Khan in 'Lucky: No Time for Love'.
Katrina Kaif's look alike Zarine Khan, paired up with Saman for 'Veer'.
There was a time when all Salman Khan films flopped one after the other.
Many people claimed that his career as an actor is over now.
However, Salman Khan proved them wrong. Now, her presence is enough to make a film hit.
Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif shooting for 'Ek Tha Tiger'.
Salman Khan's last Bollywood release was 'Bodyguard'.
He also did a cameo in lately released 'Tell Me O Kkhuda' starring Esha Deol.
'Do Aur Do Paanch', 'Ek Tha Tiger', 'Sher Khan' and 'Dabangg 2' are some of his upcoming films.
Salman Khan has also hosted two TV shows '10 Ka Dum' and 'Bigg Boss'.