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==Personal Life== ==Personal Life==


Khan is the eldest son of screen writer ] and his wife Salma Khan. He has two brothers, ] and ]. Both of them are actors while Sohail is also a director and producer. Khan is the eldest son of screen writer ] and his wife Salma Khan. He has two brothers, ] and ]. Both of them are actors while Sohail is also a Film Director and Producer.


They have two sisters, Arpita (the youngest of the siblings), and Alvira Agnihotri. Khan's stepmother is actress ]. They have two sisters, Arpita (the youngest of the siblings), and Alvira Agnihotri. Khan's stepmother is actress ].
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==Career== ==Career==


He has starred in a number of top-grossing movies and remains one of the most successful movie stars in ]. He has starred in a number of Top-Grossing movies and remains one of the most successful movie stars in ] /The Hindi/Urdu film industry, based in Mumbai (formerly Bombay), also known as ].


His first leading role in a hit movie was in 1989's '']'', which won him the ] ] and a nomination for the ]. His first leading role in an All Time ] movie was in 1989's '']'', It won him a ] ] and a nomination for the ].
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⚫ Although he had his share of hits and misses, his hits include some of the Top-Grossing movies in Indian Cinema, such as- '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', and most recently, '']''.


His collaboration with Director Sooraj Barjatya of ''Rajshree Films'' resulted in two outstanding successes, an ''All Time Blockbuster''; ''Maine Pyar Kiya'' (1989) and one of Indian Cinema's ''Highest Grossing Films'' ever; ''Hum Aapke Hain Koun'' (1994).
⚫ Although he had his share of hits and misses, his hits include some of the top-grossing movies in Indian Cinema, such as: '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', and most recently, '']''.

⚫ Two of his greatest hits were the films he did for director Sooraj Barjatya of ''Rajshree Films'', the films ''Maine Pyar Kiya'' (1989) and ''Hum Aapke Hain Koun'' (1994). He also frequently collaborated with director ] and they produced several successful comedies like '']'' (1997), ''Biwi No.1''(1999) , ''Mujhse Shaadi Karogi''(2004), and ''Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya'' (2005).


For his extended special appearance in '']'' (1998), he earned a '']''. For his extended special appearance in '']'' (1998), he earned a '']''.


⚫ He also frequently collaborated with director ] and they produced several successful comedies like '']'' (1997), ''Biwi No.1''(1999) , ''Mujhse Shaadi Karogi''(2004), and ''Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya'' (2005).
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In 2006, he will be seen in the following films: '']'', Ravi Chopra's '']'', the multi-starrer '']'', and his ] film, '']''. ]‎ In 2006, he will be seen in films like '']'', Ravi Chopra's '']'' opposite ], the multi-starrer '']'' opposite ]. And the film which will mark his Hollywood debut: Willard Caroll's '']'' opposite ]. ]‎


==Legal troubles== ==Legal troubles==


* ], ]. Salman was arrested for rash and negligent driving. His car ran over some people who had been sleeping on a Mumbai sidewalk. One person died and three were injured in the mishap. He was later found to be not guilty of vehicular homicide.<ref name=comcastmovies>{{cite web|url=http://wwwj.comcast.net/movies/news/index.jsp?cat=MOVIES&fn=/2006/04/13/367172.html|title="Bollywood Star Salman Khan Out on Bail"|Associated Press|date=] ]|accessdate=2006-08-23}}</ref> * ], ]. Salman was arrested for rash and negligent driving. On a collision with a local bakery in Mumbai, the actors car had run over some people who were sleeping on the sidewalk. One person died and three were injured in the mishap. He was later found to be not guilty of Vehicular homicide.
* ], ]. Salman was sentenced to one year in prison<ref name=yahoonewsindia>{{cite web|url=http://in.news.yahoo.com/060217/139/62k5x.html|title="Salman Khan sentenced to one-year imprisonment in poaching case"|publisher=Asian News International (ANI) via ] India|date=] ]|accessdate=2006-06-28}}</ref> for hunting an endangered species, the ], the sentence was stayed by a higher court during appeal. * ], ]. Salman was sentenced to one year in prison<ref name=yahoonewsindia>{{cite web|url=http://in.news.yahoo.com/060217/139/62k5x.html|title="Salman Khan sentenced to one-year imprisonment in poaching case"|publisher=Asian News International (ANI) via ] India|date=] ]|accessdate=2006-06-28}}</ref> for hunting an endangered species, the ], the sentence was stayed by a higher court during appeal.
* ], ]. Salman was handed a five year jail term for hunting the endangered Chinkara. He was remanded to ] jail, and remained there until April 13, when he was granted bail.<ref name=sify>{{cite web|url=http://sify.com/movies/bollywood/fullstory.php?id=14184053|title="Salman granted bail on poaching case"|publisher=]|date=] ]|accessdate=2006-06-28}}</ref> * ], ]. Salman was handed a five year jail term for hunting the endangered Chinkara. He was remanded to ] jail, and remained there until April 13, when he was granted bail.<ref name=sify>{{cite web|url=http://sify.com/movies/bollywood/fullstory.php?id=14184053|title="Salman granted bail on poaching case"|publisher=]|date=] ]|accessdate=2006-06-28}}</ref>
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* He often appears in films wearing a bracelet with a turquoise stone; his father wears a similar "lucky" bracelet.<ref name=www.bollywoodsargam.com>{{cite web|url=http://www.bollywoodsargam.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=4852|title="Lucky is Sneha Ullal story of falling in love with old man"|Associated Press|date=] ]|accessdate=2006-08-23}}</ref> * He often appears in films wearing a bracelet with a turquoise stone; his father wears a similar "lucky" bracelet.<ref name=www.bollywoodsargam.com>{{cite web|url=http://www.bollywoodsargam.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=4852|title="Lucky is Sneha Ullal story of falling in love with old man"|Associated Press|date=] ]|accessdate=2006-08-23}}</ref>


* He is a dedicated bodybuilder. He trains everyday and is famous for taking off his shirt in movies and stage shows alike. * He is a dedicated bodybuilder. Trains everyday and is famous for taking off his shirt in movies and stage shows alike.


* Was voted 7th best-looking man in the World and the best looking man in India by ], U.S.A.<ref name=www.indiantelevision.com>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/tube/y2k4/mar/martube17.htm|title="'Masand ki Pasand' is Salman Khan this time"|Indian television|date=] ]|accessdate=2006-08-23}}</ref> * Was voted 7th best-looking man in the World and the best looking man in India by ], U.S.A.<ref name=www.indiantelevision.com>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/tube/y2k4/mar/martube17.htm|title="'Masand ki Pasand' is Salman Khan this time"|Indian television|date=] ]|accessdate=2006-08-23}}</ref>

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Salman Khan
File:Salman khan.jpg
BornDecember 27, 1965
Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India
OccupationActor
Websitehttp://www.salmankhan.net and http://www.salmanonline.net

Salman Khan (born Abdul Rashid Salim Salman Khan on December 27, 1965) Hindi: सलमान ख़ान, Urdu: سلمان خان, pronunciation: /səlmɑːn xɑːn/ is an Indian film actor.

Personal Life

Khan is the eldest son of screen writer Salim Khan and his wife Salma Khan. He has two brothers, Sohail Khan and Arbaaz Khan. Both of them are actors while Sohail is also a Film Director and Producer.

They have two sisters, Arpita (the youngest of the siblings), and Alvira Agnihotri. Khan's stepmother is actress Helen.

Khan has been romantically linked to actresses Sangeeta Bijlani, Somy Ali and Aishwarya Rai in the past.

He is currently dating fellow actress and model Katrina Kaif.

Career

He has starred in a number of Top-Grossing movies and remains one of the most successful movie stars in Indian Cinema /The Hindi/Urdu film industry, based in Mumbai (formerly Bombay), also known as Bollywood.

His first leading role in an All Time Blockbuster movie was in 1989's Maine Pyar Kiya, It won him a Filmfare Best Debut Award 1990 and a nomination for the Filmfare Best Actor Award.

Although he had his share of hits and misses, his hits include some of the Top-Grossing movies in Indian Cinema, such as- Sanam Bewafa, Saajan, Hum Aapke Hain Koun, Karan Arjun, Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya, Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, Hum Saath-Saath Hain: We Stand United, Biwi No.1, Baghban, Mujhse Shaadi Karogi, Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya?, and most recently, No Entry.

His collaboration with Director Sooraj Barjatya of Rajshree Films resulted in two outstanding successes, an All Time Blockbuster; Maine Pyar Kiya (1989) and one of Indian Cinema's Highest Grossing Films ever; Hum Aapke Hain Koun (1994).

For his extended special appearance in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998), he earned a Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award.

He also frequently collaborated with director David Dhawan and they produced several successful comedies like Judwaa (1997), Biwi No.1(1999) , Mujhse Shaadi Karogi(2004), and Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya (2005).

In 2006, he will be seen in films like Jaan-E-Mann, Ravi Chopra's Baabul opposite Rani Mukherji, the multi-starrer Salaam E Ishq: A Tribute To Love opposite Priyanka Chopra. And the film which will mark his Hollywood debut: Willard Caroll's Marigold: An Adventure in India opposite Ali Larter.

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Salman Khan

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Legal troubles

  • September 28, 2002. Salman was arrested for rash and negligent driving. On a collision with a local bakery in Mumbai, the actors car had run over some people who were sleeping on the sidewalk. One person died and three were injured in the mishap. He was later found to be not guilty of Vehicular homicide.
  • February 17, 2006. Salman was sentenced to one year in prison for hunting an endangered species, the Chinkara, the sentence was stayed by a higher court during appeal.
  • April 10, 2006. Salman was handed a five year jail term for hunting the endangered Chinkara. He was remanded to Jodhpur jail, and remained there until April 13, when he was granted bail.

Relationship troubles

  • His turbulent relationship with Aishwarya Rai filled gossip columns.
  • In 2005, he was accused of threatening Ms. Rai four years back, then his ex-girlfriend, to appear at several events sponsored by the Mumbai Underworld, and boasting of his connections to organized crime. The "evidence" was a tape of a mobile phone call, said to have been recorded in 2001 by the Mumbai police, in which he also had (allegedly) insulted a number of fellow actors. The tape was investigated by the Mumbai Police and tested in the Government's Forensic lab in Chandigarh. It proved to be a fake one. The voices in concern were doctored and not real.

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 Pyaar 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

Bollywood Movie Awards

Trivia

  • He often appears in films wearing a bracelet with a turquoise stone; his father wears a similar "lucky" bracelet.
  • He is a dedicated bodybuilder. Trains everyday and is famous for taking off his shirt in movies and stage shows alike.
  • Was voted 7th best-looking man in the World and the best looking man in India by People (magazine), U.S.A.
  • Has starred in the highest earning films of 1989, 1991, 1994, 1999, and 2005.

Filmography

References

  1. ""Salman Khan sentenced to one-year imprisonment in poaching case"". Asian News International (ANI) via Yahoo! News India. February 17 2006. Retrieved 2006-06-28. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  2. ""Salman granted bail on poaching case"". sify.com. 13 April 2006. Retrieved 2006-06-28. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  3. ""Salman cleared in Aishwarya tape case"". September 16 2005. Retrieved 2006-08-23. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help); Text "Associated Press" ignored (help)
  4. ""Lucky is Sneha Ullal story of falling in love with old man"". May 27 2005. Retrieved 2006-08-23. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help); Text "Associated Press" ignored (help)
  5. ""'Masand ki Pasand' is Salman Khan this time"". March 25 2004. Retrieved 2006-08-23. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help); Text "Indian television" ignored (help)
  6. ""All Time Grossers Inflation Adjusted"". June 9 2006. Retrieved 2006-08-23. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help); Text "Indian television" ignored (help)

Biography

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