Salman Khan, born Abdul Rashid Salim Salman Khan, is a renowned Indian actor, film producer, and television personality who has predominantly worked in Hindi films. With a career spanning over three decades, he has become an iconic figure in Bollywood, known for his blockbuster hits and mass appeal. Here is a timeline of significant events and milestones in his life and career.
Main Milestones
Birth
27 December 1965
Salman Khan was born in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India, to a Muslim father, Salim Khan, and a Hindu mother, Sushila Charak (later known as Salma Khan).
Parental Divorce
1980
Salman Khan's parents, Salim and Salma Khan, got divorced. This event had a significant impact on his upbringing, as he was brought up in both faiths.
Film Debut
1988
Salman Khan made his film debut with a brief role in 'Biwi Ho To Aisi'. This marked the beginning of his career in Bollywood.
Breakthrough
1989
Salman Khan's breakthrough came with Sooraj Barjatya's blockbuster romance 'Maine Pyar Kiya', which won him the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut.
Career Revival
1994
The success of the family drama 'Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!' and the melodramatic action 'Karan Arjun' (1995) revitalized Khan's career and established him in Bollywood.
Career Resurgence
2009
Salman Khan's action thriller 'Wanted' marked his return as a box office powerhouse, revitalizing his status as an action star.
Legal Troubles
2015
Salman Khan was sentenced to a five-year imprisonment on May 6, 2015, for a hit-and-run case, but was later granted bail.
Continued Success
2015-2019
Salman Khan continued to deliver blockbuster hits with films like 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan' (2015), 'Sultan' (2016), 'Tiger Zinda Hai' (2017), and 'Bharat' (2019), solidifying his status as a megastar in Bollywood.
Recent Ventures
2021
Salman Khan starred in and produced films like 'Radhe' (2021) and 'Antim: The Final Truth' (2021), showcasing his continued presence in the film industry.
Legacy
Present
Salman Khan remains one of the most commercially successful actors in Indian cinema, with a career spanning over three decades and numerous awards, including two National Film Awards as a film producer and a Filmfare Award as an actor.
