Biography
Early life
Salman was born in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, into a Indian muslim family with strong ties to the film industry. His father Salim Khan is a successful screenplay writer. One of Salim Khan's wives (he has two, the first being Salma Khan) is the famous dancer Helen. Salman's brothers Sohail Khan and Arbaaz Khan are also actors, if not as successful as Salman. Salman has two younger sisters (Alvira and Arpita), one married to actor Atul Agnihotri. He has dated stars Sangeeta Bijlani, Somy Ali, Aishwarya Rai and is currently dating model turned actress Katrina Kaif.
Controversy
Salman has been in the news for some controversial reasons:
On February 17, 2006, Salman was sentenced to one year in prison for hunting an endangered species, the Blackbuck deer. The sentence has been stayed by a higher court during appeal.
He was arrested for drunk driving and vehicular homicide. He lost control of his Toyota Landcruiser and ran over some people who had been sleeping on a Mumbai sidewalk. One was killed and three were injured.
The media had a field day with his romantic misadventures (a rocky romance with actress Aishwarya Rai, now ended).
He was accused of forcing his ex-girlfriend, Aishwarya Rai, to appear at several events sponsored by the Mumbai underworld, threatening her and boasting of his connections to organized crime. The "evidence" was a tape of a mobile phone call, later revealed to be a fake.
Awards and nominations
Filmfare awards:
1990: Filmfare Best Debut Award win and Best Actor nomination for the role of Prem in Maine Pyar Kiya
1996: Best Actor nomination for the role of Karan in Karan Arjun
1999: Best Actor nomination for the role of Sooraj in Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya
1999: Best Supporting Actor win for the role of Aman Mehra in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
2000: Best Actor nomination for the role of Sameer in Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam and Best Comedian nomination for the role of Prem in Biwi No. 1
2004: Best Actor nomination for the role of Radhe Mohan in Tere Naam and Best Supporting Actor nomination for the role of Alok Raj in Baghban
2006: Best Comedian nomination for the role of Prem in No Entry
Star Screen Awards
2004: Best Actor nomination for the role of Radhe Mohan in Tere Naam
2005: Best Actor nomination for the role of Inspector Arjun Ranavat in Garv: Pride and Honour
Zee Cine Awards
2004: Popular Award, Best Actor nomination for the role of Radhe Mohan in Tere Naam
2005: Popular Award, Best Actor nomination for the role of Sameer Malhotra in Mujhse Shaadi Karogi
He won the Best Sensational Actor award for his role in Chori Chori Chupke Chupke at the 2002 Z-Gold Bollywood Awards.
He was voted as the world's fourth-most handsome man by the readers of People Magazine.
Trivia
He always appears in films wearing a bracelet with a turquoise stone; his father wears a similar "lucky" bracelet. He frequently appears in films sans shirt -- he is a dedicated bodybuilder and rarely misses a chance to show off the results.
Filmography
Amar, Akbar, Anthony Remake (2007 or 2008) (announced)
Aziz Mirza's Untitled (2006 or 2007) (announced)
My Punjabi Nikaah (2007) ... (announced)
Subhash Ghai's Music of Life (2007) ... (announced)
London Dreams (2007) ... (announced)
Bajirao Mastani (2006) (shelved) ... Bajirao
Saanwariya (2006) ... (pre-production)
Saawan: The Love Season (2006) ... (post-production)
God Tussi Great Ho (2006) ... (filming)
Partners (2006) (filming)
Salaam E Ishq: A Tribute To Love (2006) ... (filming)
Babul (2006) ... (filming)
Jaaneman (2006) ... (filming)
Marigold: An Adventure in India (2006) ... (filming, with Ali Larter)
Kyun Ki? (2005)... Anand
No Entry (2005) ... Prem
Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya? (2005) ... Sameer Malhotra
Shaadi Karke Phas Gaya Yaar (2005) ... Ayaan
Lucky: No Time for Love (2005) ... Aditya
Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa (2004) ... Rishabh
Phir Milenge (2004) ... Rohit Manchanda
Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004) ... Sameer Malhotra
Garv: Pride and Honour (2004) ... Arjun Ranavat
Baghban (2003) ... Alok Raj (Special Appearance)
Tere Naam (2003) ... Radhe Mohan
Stumped (2003) ... Special Appearance (Song)
Love at Times Square (2003) ... Special Appearance (Song)
Yeh Hai Jalwa (2002) ... Raj 'Raju' Saxena/Raj Mittal
Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam (2002) ... Suraj
Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge (2002) ... Veer Singh Thakur/Ali
Chori Chori Chupke Chupke (2001) ... Raj Malhotra
Kahin Pyaar Na Ho Jaaye (2000) ... Prem Kapoor
Dhaai Akshar Prem Ke (2000) ... Friendly Appearance
Har Dil Jo Pyar Karega (2000) ... Raj/Romi
Chal Mere Bhai (2000) ... Prem Oberoi
Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge (2000) ... Raja Oberoi
Hello Brother (1999) ... Hero
Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999) ... Sameer Rafilini
Biwi No. 1 (1999) ... Prem
Jaanam Samjha Karo (1999) ... Rahul
Hum Saath-Saath Hain: We Stand United (1999) ... Prem
Sirf Tum (1999) ... Prem (Special Appearance)
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998) ... Aman Mehra (Special Appearance) (Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award)
Bandhan (1998) ... Raju
Sar Utha Ke Jiyo (1998) ... Special Appearance
Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai (1998) ... Suraj Dhanrajgir
Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya (1998) ... Suraj Khanna
Deewana Mastana (1997) (Special Appearance) ... Prem Kumar
Auzaar (1997) ... Suraj Prakash
Dus (1997)
Judwaa (1997) ... Raja/Prem Malhotra
Dushman Duniya Ka (1996) ... Special Appearance
Jeet (1996) ... Raju
Khamoshi: The Musical (1996) ... Raj
Majhdhaar (1996) ... Gopal
Veergati (1995) ... Ajay
Karan Arjun (1995) ... Karan Singh/Ajay
Sangdil Sanam (1994) ... Kishan
Chaand Kaa Tukdaa (1994) ... Shyam Malhotra
Andaz Apna Apna (1994) (as Salllman Khan) ... Prem Bhopali
Hum Aapke Hain Koun...! (1994) ... Prem
Chandra Mukhi (1993) ... Raja Rai
Dil Tera Aashiq (1993) ... Vijay
Jaagruti (1993) ... Jugnu
Nishchaiy (1992) ... Rohan Yadav/Vasudev Gujral
Ek Ladka Ek Ladki (1992)....Raja
Suryavanshi (1992) ... Vicky/Suryavanshi Vikram Singh
Love (1991) ... Prithvi
Saajan (1991) ... Akash Verma
Kurbaan (1991)... Akash Singh
Sanam Bewafa (1991) ... Salman Khan
Patthar Ke Phool (1991) ... Inspector Suraj
Baaghi (1990) ... Sajan
Maine Pyar Kiya (1989) ... Prem Choudhary
Biwi Ho To Aisi (1988) ... Vicky Bhandari
