Salman Khan

Salman Khan is one of Hindi cinema's biggest superstars, born on 27 December 1965 in Indore. Son of screenwriter Salim Khan, he rose to fame with Maine Pyaar Kiya (1989) and headlines blockbusters like the Dabangg franchise and Bajrangi Bhaijaan, and hosts Bigg Boss.

Salman Khan is one of the biggest superstars in the history of Hindi cinema, a hugely popular actor, producer and television host with an enormous fan following. Born Abdul Rashid Salim Salman Khan on 27 December 1965 in Indore, he became a household name after Maine Pyaar Kiya (1989) and has since delivered a long run of blockbusters across three decades. Beyond films he is known for hosting the reality show Bigg Boss and for his philanthropic Being Human Foundation. This page covers the Salman Khan biography, his age, family, career, relationships and net worth.

The Salman Khan family is a well-known film family. His father is the legendary screenwriter Salim Khan, one half of the famous Salim-Javed duo, and his mother is Salma Khan (born Sushila Charak). His stepmother is the veteran actress Helen. He has two younger brothers, Arbaaz Khan and Sohail Khan, both in the film industry, and two sisters, Alvira and Arpita.

Salman studied at Scindia School in Gwalior and St. Stanislaus High School in Mumbai, and briefly attended St. Xavier's College, Mumbai, before dropping out to pursue acting. Growing up in a creative household, he was drawn towards films and fitness from an early age.

The Salman Khan career began with a supporting role in Biwi Ho To Aisi (1988), but it was Sooraj Barjatya's Maine Pyaar Kiya (1989) that made him an overnight star and a romantic icon of the era.

Through the 1990s and beyond he became one of Bollywood's most bankable stars with hits like Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!, Karan Arjun and later the blockbuster franchises Dabangg, Ek Tha Tiger and Bajrangi Bhaijaan. His films are known for record-breaking box-office openings, particularly around festival releases.

Since 2010 he has hosted the reality series Bigg Boss, becoming one of television's most recognisable faces. He also runs the Being Human Foundation, channelling proceeds from its merchandise into healthcare and education initiatives.

Salman Khan has never married, though his relationships are among the most followed in Indian entertainment. He has been linked over the years with several actresses, including Sangeeta Bijlani, Somy Ali, Aishwarya Rai and Katrina Kaif, and later with the Romanian presenter Iulia Vantur. A dedicated fitness enthusiast and amateur painter, he wears a turquoise bracelet gifted by his father and is famously close to his large extended family.

The Salman Khan net worth is reported by third-party outlets at around ₹2,900 crore or more (a public estimate rather than a confirmed figure). His income comes from film acting fees, in which he is among the highest-paid actors in the country, along with his hosting of Bigg Boss, brand endorsements, film production and the Being Human enterprise. He owns a luxury car collection and substantial property including a large farmhouse near Mumbai.