Salman Khan, film actor
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Who is Salman Khan?
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Most successful Hindi-Urdu actor in history?
Till 2010 Salman Khan was at Number 3 (tied with SRK) in the list for having the highest number of top grossers of the year in the history of Hindi-Urdu cinema. He had till then five in the list (‘Maine Pyar Kiya’, ‘Hum Aapke Hain Kaun’, ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai', ‘Biwi No.1’, and ‘No Entry’). Amitabh Bachchan had seven films as the top grossers of the year, while Dilip Kumar had ten films.
This arguably made him, at least till 2011, the 3rd most successful Hindi-Urdu film actor in history. His films since then have been even more successful.
The next no.1 films of the year were Dabangg (2010),Bodyguard (2011, with Ready at no.2), Ek Tha Tiger (2012, with Dabangg 2 at no.2), Kick (2014), Bajrangi Bhaijaan (2015, with Prem Ratan Dhan Payo close at its heels). With ten no.1s, Salman has tied with the legendary Dilip Kumar.
(The Filmography in this article looks at the box office success of every Salman film. Similarly, the article Amitabh Bachchan looks at the box office success of every Amitabh film. A similar analysis is being done for Dilip Kumar films.)
According to another yardstick: Despite being the huge stars in the likes of Dilip Kumar, Raj Kapoor, Amitabh Bachchan, Rajesh Khanna, Dharmendra, and Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan still has more All-Time Blockbusters than any other star in Bollywood history e.g. ‘Maine Pyar Kiya’, ‘Hum Aapke Hain Koun’ and ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’. The closest star to beat him is Shah Rukh Khan with two All-Time Blockbusters. Also, Salman Khan is one of the few stars to have other records at the Box-Office. He is one of the few stars to have:
- Four or more releases in one year (1998), and were all HITS – ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hain’, ‘Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya’, ‘Bandhan’, ‘Jab Pyar Kisse Se Hota Hain’
- Top Grossers In One Year (1999) – ‘Biwi No.1’, ‘Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam’, ‘Hum Saath-Saath Hain’
- Most Hits than any other actor in the 90s
In 1994, ‘Hum Aapke Hain Kaun’ smashed ‘Sholay’ records Gross to become the biggest grosser film at that time and did excellent business in the overseas for a Bollywood film. It was the first film to do over Rs. 10 crores in the overseas market.
Maine Pyar Kiya broke records not only in India, but also in overseas market.
Trends that were started by Salman Khan Despite SRK being the ruler of the overseas market, it’s in fact Salman Khan films which opened Bollywood films to the overseas market. Yes, Amitabh Bachchan films in the 70s and 80s films succeeded in the West Indies, North American and UK territory, but it was ‘Maine Pyar Kiya’ that made the huge impact. It broke records everywhere especially in the West Indies. It was dubbed in English ‘As When Love Calls’ and in Spanish as ‘Te Amo’. ‘Maine Pyar Kiya’ was Rs.1 crore short of beating ‘Sholay’ record Gross.
Then came ‘Hum Aapke Hain Koun’ that smashed records everywhere. HAHK was the first film to gross over Rs.50 crores, and settled for a Rs.65 crores run at the BO. Plus, it was the first film to gross over a $1,000,000 in the US market, and over 1,000,000 Pounds in the UK market. Since then, Bollywood has made a huge impact in the overseas market. If trade reports are to be believed, it was Salman Khan who started the bumper opening trend. That’s why back in the 90s, most of his films were HITS at the BO because they had took huge opening at the BO (he did it on a consistent basis). Even his flop films were nearly recoverable thanks to the good opening it received.
100 Crore Club Salman Khan is the only Indian film actor who has six films in the 100 Crore Club to his credit. With a huge fan base across the globe, Salman Khan must be the most loved actor.
Two Salman films collected Rs 200 crore or more (Kick, Prem Ratan Dhan Payo) and one crossed Rs 300 crore (Bajrangi Bhaijaan). Ek Tha Tiger made Rs198 crore. (Joginder Tuteja KoiMoi.com)
Top 10 worldwide earners in history Salman Khan has three films in this list (Kick, Bajrangi Bhaijaan and Prem Ratan Dhan Payo), as does Amir Khan. (Shah Rukh Khan has two, Hrithik Roshan has one in the Top 10 and two in the Top 11; and then there is the phenomenal Baahubali: The Beginning at no.3.)
What makes Salman Khan great?
Launched the careers of many stars Himesh Reshammiya, Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Sajid-Wajid were brought into the industry thanks to Salman Khan’s help. Even Hrithik Roshan went through training through him.
Helped Govinda at the time of crisis Govinda was practically forgotten in our industry, and was written off by the critics and media. However, Salman Khancame and saved the day by giving him a hero lead in ‘Partner’. Although he had a role in ‘Bhagam Bhag’, Govinda was wasted in the film, and with ‘Salaam-E-Ishq’, he got appreciated for his role, but this time it flopped at the Box-Office. However, with the big success of ‘Partner’, Govinda got both a huge HIT and also the critics/audience appreciation. Now, Govinda is back in the running. It has also been written that Salman Khan gave Govinda a Mercedez-Benz car when Govinda refused fees from him.
Stars turn to Salman Khan for help Many celebrities have turn to him for help, e.g. when Sushmita Sen adopted daughter fell ill, no one was there to help her, and then she called Salman Khan. And within a couple of minutes, he showed up at her doorstep. When Dia Mirza mom fell ill, it was Salman Khanwho made the rescue. Saawan Kumar Tak came to Salman Khan – who thought he needed money. However, Saawan Kumar asked him to play a part in ‘Saawan’, which Salman Khan did for FREE. When no one was willing to play supporting role to ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’, it was Salman Khan who ended up doing it for Karan Johar.!
Despite controversy, he still remains a top star at the BO! Despite all the bad stuff he has done, he still remains a top star at the Box-Office Take for example, ‘Maine Pyar Kyun Kiya’ release at the Box-Office. Two days before its release, the tape controversy happened in India. And Salman Khan was accused, as they assumed it was his voice on the tape. Shows were cancelled, however, ‘Maine Pyar Kyun Kiya’ was recording 90%+ opening at the Box-Office. On top of that, Salman Khan was the only bankable star in the film. The movie according to the trade, was a Semi-Hit. Had that controversy didn’t happen, it would’ve done Hit business. Despite some flops, he could still surprise everyone with a ‘Partner’.
One of the few actors to make it on People’s Magazine That’s right, Salman Khan had made it in People’s Magazine for being one of the most handsome man ever in the world. Only three actors in Bollywood have achieved that; Dharmendra, Salman Khan and Hrithik Roshan. And to be honest, those are the three most handsome men ever in Bollywood history. Another news that made Bollywood and India proud.
Unique style of dancing The best dancers today in Bollywood are Govinda and Hrithik Roshan for actors. But what sets Salman Khan different (even Shah Rukh Khan) is that whatever moves he does, it looks good. Points in case include ‘No Entry’ title track, Just Chill (Maine Pyar Kyun Kiya), O Jaana (Tere Naam), Oo Oh Jaane Jaana (PKTDK), You’re My Love (Partner), Tenu Leke (Salaam-E-Ishq), and many more to back up this statement.
No Sad Endings, Please! Whenever Salman Khan dies in a film, it’s a flop at the Box-Office. ‘Veergati’, ‘Hello Brother’, ‘Phir Milenge’, ‘Kyon Ki’, ‘Baabul’ are examples to prove this theory. Even ‘Tere Naam’ which took a huge opening at the BO settled for Above Average – Semi-Hit status because of the huge drop in the second week. What’s funny is that SRK, Amitabh Bachchan and Dilip Kumar can die in their movies, yet they can be HITS.
No One Gives an Interview like Salman Khan One always knows when Salman Khan is on the mike, it will be memorable. One characteristic that sets Salman Khan different from the other stars is that he speaks from the heart. Look at the 1999 Filmfare Awards, when he got the Best Supporting Actor, he clearly said on stage, “I don’t deserve this award”. He is one of the few people who clearly said that he hated ‘Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham’. He was honest as to why he didn’t take ‘Chak De India’ and ‘Baazigar’. Despite being close friends to Aamir Khan, he states why Aamir doesn’t want to work with him in the future.
First Commercial Bollywood Superstar to work with a Hollywood director [Second, actually] Salman Khan is the first commercial Bollywood star to work with Hollywood director (William Carroll), and actress (Ali Larter). The film was a Disaster at the BO, still.
[Actually, Shashi Kapoor was the first--and remains the only Indian commercial star to have played a non-Indian hero (a Malaysian in A Matter of Innocence) in a Hollywood film. This is in addition to all the Indian characters that Kapoor played in Anglo-American art films, mainly by Merchant-Ivory, Kapoor played the lead in Conrad Rooks' big-budget commercial film Siddhartha.
[Kabir Bedi was quite big abroad, especially in Italy, but not in India itself. Amitabh Bachchan was an Indian superstar and he has done a commercial Hollywood film (The Great Gatsby), but he was not the male lead.
[So, comparing like with like, Salman Khan is the second, and a distant second, to Shashi Kapoor, who did several commercial Hollywood films.]
Body Measurements
In 2004 People magazine, USA ranked Salman Khan as the 7th Best looking man in world.
Height 1.74 m / 5 feet 7 inches
Weight in 2013 75kg/ 165 lb
Chest =43 inch
Waist =32 inch
Biceps =17 inch
Neck =11 inch
Eye Colour Black
His life so far
Modelling: Salman started his career as a model before entering the film industry
His First Role: Salman Khan started his film career in 1988 with ‘Biwi Ho Toh Aisi’ as Farooq Sheikh’s younger brother. However, Salman Khan first played lead role in Sooraj Barjatya’s ‘Maine Pyaar Kiya’ which gave him the giant leap to stardom. But
A swimming Champion: How is Salman Khan fit even today?? Apart from exercise, he used to be a swimming champion in school. He had represented India at various International events.
Wanted to be a writer: Salman Khan did not want to become an actor. He wanted to follow his dad’s profession and become a writer. He has scripted ‘Baaghi: A Rebel For Love’, ‘Veer’ and ‘Chandramukhi’, but unfortunately all these films failed at the box office.
Health Problems: However, Salman Khan takes care about his fitness and health but very few know that Salman Khan suffers from a facial nerve disorder ‘trigeminal neuralgia’ which is commonly known as suicide disease.
The original Baazigar? Salman was the first choice for the role that Shahrukh Khan played in ‘Baazigar’.
Early life
Name at birth: Abdul Rashid Salim Salman Khan
Born on: December27, 1965
Birthplace: Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India
Debut
First day first show
Salman Khan debuted in Bollywood feet first, literally. The film was Biwi Ho To Aisi which released on August 22 1988. With Bonny Tyler's Holding Out For A Hero blasting in the background, his feet bound onto the screen, in an un-coordinated jig. We soon get our first glimpse of the would-be superstar. Before the bad reputation and the shaved chest, here is the actor as a floppy haired young man with no bulging biceps to boast of.
Punchlines/ Dialogues
Top 10 Salman Khan dialogues (onscreen)
The Times of India/ Top 10 Salman Khan’s Kick-Ass Dialogues The Times of India
Andaz Apna Apna bombed at the box office, but later went on to become a cult classic. The dialogues in the film are hilarious and Aamir and Salman’s introduction to each other in the film has made an impact on their followers. Salman calls Aamir, 'circus ka retired sher' and it added to the comedy in the film and is remembered as one of Salman’s best comic dialogues.
Bodyguard Salman Khan and Kareena starrer Bodyguard created history at the Box Office. “Mujh par ek ehsan karna ki mujh par koi ehsan na karna” was Salman’s signature dialogue in Bodyguard. Salman's these lines grabbed the attention of cine goers.
Dabangg created a new record at the Box office. It also made Salman Khan win his first award as an actor. The action in the film was appreciated and it also marked the successful entry of Sonakshi Sinha into films. The famous dialogue of Salman from Dabangg about claiming himself to be Robinhood tickled the funny bone. “Hum yaahan ke robinhood hai, robinhood pandey,” said Salman in Dabangg and the rib-tickling line entertained his fans and the film turned out to be a mega hit at the ticket window.
Dabangg made Salman's entry into many award functions and the actor also successfully launched Shatrunghan Sinha's daughter Sonakshi Sinha in the film. Dabangg’s dialogues were appreciated and Salman’s style gave a new definition to it. Another such dialogue, 'hum tumri jaan mein itna ched karenge itna ched karenge…confuse ho jaoge ki..saas kaha se ley aur pade kaha se' became entertainment as the film released.
Dabangg 2 Salman is back and he didn’t leave any stone unturned. The promos grabbed attention as the actor says 'Jhuthiya saala' and assures full dose of entertainment. Chulbul Pandey has his own tactics to keep his viewers hooked! In Dabangg 2, Salman was again seen sharing screen space with Sonakshi Sinha. This time when Abhinav Kashyap didn't want to direct the film, Arbaaz Khan took the responsibility to take forward the franchise.
Garv: Pride and Honour was based on three cops. Salman plays the honest cop and claims to be Ma. Po. Se (Maharashtra Police Seva). His dialogue from the movie depicted his strong headed character. 'Yeh dekh, sun san sadak, na banda, na bande ki jaat' became popular as its rightly stresses on the personality of angry young man required for a cop.
Hum Aapke Hain Koun: When Salman Khan asks Madhuri Dixit, “Hum Apke Hain Kaun?”, it surely steals your heart as it is emotional and full of depth. Another beautiful dialogue is “Kaate Nahin Kat Te Lamhe Intezaar Ke, Nazaren Bichaein Baithe Hain Raste Pe Yaar Ke, Dil Ne Kaha Dekhe Jo Jalwe Husne Yaar Ke,Laya Hain Unhe Kaun Falak Se Utaar Ke."
Karan Arjun (dir: Rakesh Roshan), released in 1995 was based on revenge and rebirth. Karan Arjun was directed by Rakesh Roshan. Raakhee, Shahrukh Khan, Salman Khan, Amrish Puri, Kajol, Mamta Kulkarni and Ranjeet were seen donning vital characters in the film. The film was the second the biggest hit of 1995. Salman’s 'Bhag Arjun Bhag' dialogue became popular and it’s still cherished by Karan Arjun fans. Arjun played by SRK is reincarnated as Vijay in the film, but Salman (Karan) always addresses him as Arjun which helps in attaching the strings in the film.
Kick “Aap Devil ke Peeche, Devil Aapke Peechhe.”
“Wo Jeena bhi koi Jeena Hai..Jismein Kick Na Ho Pagli.”
“Mere Bare mein Itna mat sochna..Dil Mein aata hoon. Samajh Mein Nahi.”
Maine Pyar Kiya Salman at his innocent best, conquered many hearts with Rajashri Production’s Maine Pyar Kiya and became the lover boy of Bollywood. Salman entered the industry with Biwi Ho Toh Aaisi, but Maine Pyar Kiya marked a new beginning for Salman’s career. 'Dosti ka ek usool hai madam, no sorry, no thank you' was one dialogue which stole the hearts of youngsters and people of all ages still cherish these words.
Ready Salman’s confidence was truly visible in the film Ready as he said, "Teen cheezo ko kabhi underestimate mat karna; I, me and myself." The filmi punch line became popular along with the promo of the film and got it a dhamakedaar opening at the box office. Salman and Asin's chemistry too was appreciated by their fans in the film.
Tere Naam: “Sari duniya pyaar mein padi hui hai ... sirf ek mujhe hi hak nahi hai? ... Ki main kisi se pyaar kar sakun, koi mujhse pyaar kar sake ... Kyun”, is an unforgettable dialogue as it is powerful, emotional and passionate.
Veer was Salman Khan’s ambitious project and also the launch pad of Zareen Khan. The film grabbed headlines and a lot of publicity was done before the release. However, this big budget film too didn’t entertain his audience and failed to make a mark at the Box Office. Though expectations were high, it failed to do business. Salman Khan and the dialogue ‘Yeh mere dadda ki talwar’ wooed many of his fans. The film didn’t ring the bell for the actor, but was appreciated for his acting.
Wanted: Salman's famous dialogue, “Ek baar jo maine commitment kar di... Uske baad main apne aap ki bhi nahi sunta” shows the robustness of his character 'Radhe' in the film.
Thus spake Salman Khan, offscreen
On war-mongering
"In war, the Armies of both sides lose their lives. The families are without their sons or their fathers. They have to live their whole lives without them." "Those people who order war, they should be given guns and made to fight. Within a day all conflicts will get over as their legs will start shaking," he added.
'No sex, no marriage' till date
"Sex and marriage, both have not happened in my life."
Salman Khan on Ranveer Singh’s ‘Sultan’ dance performance
“You know, I want to kill him (laughs). I swear I want to break a chair or something on his head, is the right thing to say. Watch the film. Don’t go dancing and disturb the film.”
“He is not watching ‘Sultan’, he is making people watch him there. He should have charged money for that,” he quipped.
Salman Khan jokes with Priyanka Chopra and Deepika Padukone at IIFA press con
The 'Sultan' star stated that he missed the trailer of 'Mirzya' and asked the organisers to play it once again. The actors present on the stage were taken aback with Salman's spontaneity to which the 50-year-old superstar kiddingly said, "If you don't want to see the video then stand here." As soon as the stage was cleared, PeeCee and DP saw each other and exchanged pleasantries. "These two have gone abroad now. Doing films overseas. They have got nothing to do with Indian films now," quipped Salman.
Arbaaz Khan on Salman's 'rape' comment: I hope that he would give a clarification
While explaining the kind of effort he had put in to portray the role of a wrestler on-screen,Salman Khan landed himself in a fresh round of controversies [by saying that he felt like a] 'raped woman'. Salman's father Salim took to Twitter to apologise on behalf of the family, Arbaaz Khan, on the other hand, broke his silence and spoke at length on this. In an event held recently, he was quoted saying, "There is no doubt that in what Salman said, the intention was not bad. Sometimes you say something out of context but your intention is not bad. But if you become oversensitive over it then you can create a controversy out of anything. I am sure that Salman must have realised that the comparison he made was not appropriate and for that if he feels that he needs to apologise, he will apologise. I don’t think I am entitled to say that he has to apologise or not. I hope that he would give a clarification as a controversy has been created. People look up to him and he has a lot of following. So if he has made a statement that does not look appropriate or does not sound good to the ears, I think in time he will give a statement."
Salman Khan: Won't hide my wife like yesteryear actors
"If I had got engaged or was getting married, I wouldn't wait for the news to leak out. I would announce it myself...thode hi main chup rahoonga like those yesteryear stars who hid their wives thinking that it would lessen their fan following..."
Salman Khan: 'Prem Ratan…' should have done better than 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan'
Salman Khan's last two releases, 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan' and 'Prem Ratan Dhan Payo' garnered high praises for its content. Of the two films, ‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan’ earned more than the other at the box office. However, Salman feels that 'Prem Ratan Dhan Payo' should have done better than 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan' for Sooraj Barjatia (director) had worked hard for the movie, reports Bollywoodlife.com. The Dabanng Khan was quoted saying that Sooraj should have got more happiness because he had made a very beautiful story about a brother and his sisters.
'Katrina is a mazdoor'
"Katrina says that whatever [she is] today, is because of Salman Khan. Katrina Kaif has achieved everything on her own because she is very hard working. I have NEVER seen a more hardworking girl than Katrina in my whole life. She is India's biggest star for you. But according to me, Katrina is a mazdoor (labourer). That is how much she works on herself. You guys have to learn from her."
Salman accuses Sanam Teri Kasam makers of stealing?
Salman accused 'Sanam Teri Kasam' makers of stealing a track from his film, 'Tere Naam.' The music director for both the films - 'Tere Naam' and 'Sanam Teri Kasam' - are same. He tweeted, "Directors of my film Lucky n Sanam Teri Kasam churaud my song from Himesh. lovely song Had selected it for Tere Naam"
Salman Khan: Katrina is the strongest woman I know
Salman said that Katrina is the strongest woman that he has come across. Sallu then mentioned as to how Kat had started struggling in Bollywood at the age of 16 and reached this stage through sheer hard work.
Salman Khan: I sleep during my own films
Salman is quoted confessing that he sleeps off during all his films. The report also quoted him saying that this, obviously, means that he dozes off while watching films of other actors too. Sallu also reportedly mentioned that he might get beaten up after this confession. The superstar also went on to say that he doesn’t like when grownups address him as ‘Bhai’. Salman Khan: Bhansali is only surviving because of 'Khamoshi' and 'Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam'
“Bhansali saab abhi tak Khamoshi aur Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam ki wajah se hi bache hue hain…(Bhansali is surviving only because of Khamoshi and HDDCS)." Salman further added that he loved the Bajirao Mastani promos and was all praises for Deepika Padukone and Priyanka Chopra.
They work very hard in Hollywood, I won’t go there: Salman Khan
“I like to work in India a lot and I like to deliver dialogues in Hindi. Suddenly, after Hindi dialogues since so many years, if I say dialogues in English, it would look a bit weird on me. I’m very happy here,” Salman said when asked if he would be interested in Hollywood. “They (Hollywood) work extremely hard but we don’t need to work that hard here. I’ll have to establish respect again and when I’m already receiving so much respect here then why? We work for respect, it’s taken so many years to earn respect here, so I don’t see any point” .
Salman Khan: Agenda should be to watch ‘Prem Ratan…’ with entire family
Salman was asked to comment on the fact that viewers had made it an agenda to watch the film with their entire family, to which he said that that should be the agenda for everyone and that there was nothing better than a family film. Salman revealed that his mother Sushila Charak, stepmother Helen and sisters Alvira and Arpita also watched the film.
Salman Khan: Interesting statements by the actor
Salman Khan: I will be turning 27
According to a report on Desimartini, Bajrangi Bhaijaan actor, Salman Khan, who will turn 50 in the month of December 2015, stated that he is going to be just 27.
Salman Khan was sleeping when his engagement rumours broke out?
There were rumours about Salman Khan getting engaged to Romanian model Lulia Vantur. According to a report, when asked about how he felt when he heard about the engagement rumour, Salman responded saying that he loved it. The actor further went on to reveal that when the rumours broke out, he was actually fast asleep. The report further states that Salman let the rumours about his engagement continue; as he felt that it did not make any kind of a difference.
Salman Khan: Shah Rukh Khan always gets me into troubles
Salman was asked to comment on controversy surrounding his friend and colleague, Shah Rukh Khan, who was called a ‘Pakistani agent’ and compared to the 26/11 mastermind, Hafiz Saeed by BJP leaders, Kailash Vijayvargiya, Sadhvi Prachi and Yogi Adityanath.
Bombarded by questions revolving around the issue, a distraught Salman joked, “Hamesha Shah Rukh mujhe vivadon mein phasa dete hain...wo bolke nikal jate hain...fir mujhe aana padta hai unko support karne ke liye.”
Salman Khan patches up with Aamir Khan post ugly fight?
It was rumoured that Aamir Khan and Salman Khan were involved in an ugly fight recently but it seems the two are friends again. When Salman was asked about his tiff with Aamir at an event, the Kick actor said, "Aamir khan ki kisi ke saath anban ho sakti hai kya?” Salman chose to answer in the rhetorical by asking if it was possible for Aamir Khan to have a tiff with anyone? as reported online. For the record, the rumours claimed that Aamir had allegedly teased Salman Khan on his choice of films which was not taken well by Salman and he had blasted the PK actor with the choicest expletives.
Salman Khan: Sonam Kapoor in PRDP better than Madhuri in HAHK
Salman Khan while talking about Sonam's performance in the film said that she had performed wonderfully and that she did much better than what Madhuri Dixit did in Hum Aapke Hain Kaun. The actor then said that Madhuri will know that it is not true and that she would understand that. The actor who is known for his quirky oneliners further said that Madhuri would know that he was just promoting Prem Rata Dhan Payo and she too would agree to what he said.
Salman Khan requests fans not to link his life troubles with his film
Even when Salman Khan goes through rough patches in his life, his films do exceptionally well at the box office. While his Bajrangi Bhaijaan was loved by the moviegoers of all ages and groups, his next big flick Prem Ratan Dhan Payo is lined up for Diwali release. Talking at the trailer launch of the Sooraj Barjatya film, Salman Khan asked the cine lovers to not let his personal reasons hamper the release of his film because they have worked a lot for this film, as reported by IANS.
Salman Khan: When I am not interested in your salary then why are you interested in mine?
When a reporter wanted to know from the Dabangg Khan that whether his pay cheque doubled or not, the superstar counter-questioned him saying that when he is not interested in his (the reporter's) salary, why is he (the reporter) interested in the his (Salman's) salary. The Kick actor further added that even if his salary increases, it doesn’t stay with him but goes into Being Human. So it is used for a good cause, as reported by IANS.
Salman Khan holds Kangana Ranaut responsible for Katti Batti’s debacle
Kangana had disclosed that it was Salman who had persuaded her to hear the script. However, according to reports, Salman seemed to hold Kangana responsible for the failure of the film. In the report, the Dabangg star was quoted as saying that he had just told Kangana that Nikhil was willing to narrate a script and that she should go and hear it out. The report further states Salman had said that if someone asks him to hear something, he will do it but he will accept it only if he likes it.
Salman Khan holds himself responsible for his troubles
The Dabangg Khan is still bothered by several court cases and hearings. Salman said that he doesn’t think that there has been anyone who has troubled him, as reported by IANS. He added that if anybody is responsible for his troubles is - his luck, destiny and he himself as it is his own journey.
Kiss yourself, says Salman Khan
For his film Hero [produced by him, but he did not act in it], the 49-year-old actor was asked about editing out the lip-locks from the film, he quipped, "Yes, there are no kissing scene in the film. We wanted to put one but they refused. I myself haven't done one, so how can I ask them to do. I don't think anyone-whether it's Nikhil (director Nikhil Advani) or Sooraj and Athiya, are interested in kissing. Why do you want to see someone else kiss? Kiss yourself."
'I have become a lot calmer after Bajrangi Bhaijaan'
Salman Khan was quoted as saying that Bajrangi Bhaijaan had changed his outlook towards life and that he had become a lot calmer after doing the film. However, in the same interview, Salman has also stated that he would continue doing masala entertainers, as there is a need for variation.
Salman Khan: I don't believe in love
"I don't believe in love. There's like, care, respect, but that's not love. Love is what attracts you to someone even if he's not nice. For me the word is need, but very few people have the same amount of need for each other. One day you're chasing the person you need to be with, even if he she doesn't feel the same way. Aap samajh rahi hain? Then pffft, you no longer feel the same way and the other person is like, “What did I do?" The Kick actor, who has recently been talking a lot about marriage reveals that he has just been joking, "That's just a joke. Today, I say I'm open to an arranged marriage, tomorrow it's a love marriage and on the third no marriage. It's not on my agenda, if it has to happen, it will".
Salman Khan: I would rather see myself getting married than the three Khans doing a film together
According to a report on IANS, the actor was posed with a choice between seeing himself getting married in 2015 or starring in a film along with Shah Rukh and Aamir Khan. The actor chose the former over the latter. The report also quotes the actor as saying that he would rather see himself getting married than seeing the three Khans doing a film together.
Salman Khan: It was challenging to return as a simple character
Salman Khan has impressed everyone with his innocent side in Bajrangi Bhaijaan. Speaking to IANS, Salman Khan said, "It was a difficult thing for me right now to play after the Dabangg, Wanted and other films. It was challenging to come back to play a simple character." "There is action and everything but it is simple and all heart. We've shown a typical Hindustani character where people get a feeling, 'What a nice guy', 'bechara' (innocent)"
Salman Khan: Sooraj Pancholi will replace me in Bollywood
Salman Khan, who launched Sooraj Pancholi in Bollywood with Hero, feels that the newcomer may take his position in future, reports PTI. "Both are stars. They look good on screen. Sooraj has a great endearing quality on screen. I think Sooraj will come into my slot. He is going to lessen the gap between me and him. He is going to push me," Salman said. The report further stated that Salman even recalled his debut on silver screen, "When Biwi Ho To Aisi was made, I was confused whether people should watch it or not. It had a run for 100 days. I want to spread love I got. I am close to both Anna (Suneil Shetty) and Aditya Pancholi. We have been friends," he said. Addressing Aditya and Athiya, who were present at the function, Salman even joked about their launch and said, "You guys better do well or else I will be a punching bag. Both your dad's Aditya and Sunil will punch me."
Salman Khan: SRK's track record against me is 100 percent
Both Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan have had clashes at the box office in the past, and the next time they will be facing each other at the BO is on Eid 2016 with Sultan and Raees respectively. According to an IANS report, Salman says that SRK doesn't need to worry as he has always had a 100 percent record against him. "I have released two films with Shah Rukh Jaan-E-Mann with Don and Saawariya with Om Shanti Om. And both the times Shah Rukh's track record was 100 percent. So, he has got nothing to worry about. If anyone should worry, then it is me," Salman said in an interview.
Blockbusters that he declined
Salman Khan: Blockbusters he has rejected
Amann Khuranaa, The Times of India
Baazigar: Salman Khan was the first choice to play the anti-hero in Abbas-Mastan’s blockbuster, Baazigar. But as fate would have it, he literally handed over the film to Shah Rukh Khan. The film not only established Shah Rukh as a star but also fetched him many Awards for his iconic performance.
Josh: So tempting was the character of Max Dias that every other actor in the film wanted to play it. Salman Khan cited date issues and the role once again went to Shah Rukh. For Sallu, it was not just a film missed but also an opportunity to salvage his then sinking career.
Kal Ho Na Ho: Kal Ho Na Ho is one of those rare films which touched millions of hearts across the world. But Salman Khan turned down the offer as he didn't want to play the second fiddle to King Khan. Barring a cameo in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, we are yet to see bhai in a Karan Johar film.
Chak De! India: The Indian women hockey team in the film had 70 minutes to take the World Cup trophy home but so unfortunate it was of Sallu that he had no dates available. Chak De! India was a superhit not only at the box-office but also won critical acclaim bagging several awards. Shah Rukh’s portrayal of the patriotic coach is remembered as one of his finest performances till date.
Ghajini: Rumour has it that Aamir Khan himself recommended Salman Khan’s name after going through the script of Ghajini as he thought that the Dabangg Khan would be better suited for the role. Not much is known about how the film ultimately fell into Aamir’s lap which went on to become the highest-grosser of the year.
Bad boy
Run-ins with the law, 1998-2018 (summary)
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See graphic, ' Salman Khan’s run-ins with the law, 1998-2018'
The Blackbuck Poaching Case, 1998
For details, see Salman Khan: The Blackbuck Poaching Case, 1998
For a summary of the case, See the graphics, ' Salman Khan’s run-ins with the law, 1998-2018'...
Nights spent by Salman Khan in jail, 1998-2007
From [ The Times of India ]
and the graphic, ' The Blackbuck case: a summary
Nights spent by Salman Khan in jail, 1998-2007'
The Mumbai hit-and-run case, 2002
A summary of the facts that most people need about the case, as it stood before the May 2015 judgement, is contained in the two graphics below. For a detailed and regularly updated account please visit the page Salman Khan: hit-and-run case, 2002
In May 2015 a sessions court convicted Mr Khan under Section 304 of the Indian Penal Code
Details of the case will be found elsewhere on this page,
Graphic: The Times of India
See graphics, 'In May 2015 a sessions court convicted Mr Khan under Section 304 of the Indian Penal Code,' and 'The Salman Khan hit and run case: The position after the conclusion of arguments in April 2015.'
Veer ‘overflow' case
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