Salman Khan is an Indian film actor, television personality and producer. His full name is Abdul Rashid Salim Salman Khan.

Age and Height

Salman Khan was born on 27 December 1965 and is 53 years of age as in 2019. He is 5 feet and 7 inches tall.

Marriage/Relationships

Salman Khan is unmarried but he had been in relationships with famous Bollywood actresses like Aishwarya Rai, Katrina Kaif, Sangeeta Bijlani and Somy Ali.

Family

Salman Khan is the son of Salim Khan and Sushila Charak. Helen Richarson Khan is his stepmother. Other family members include his brothers Sohail Khan and Arbaaz Khan, sister Alvira Khan Agnihotri along with Arpita as his adopted sister.

Career

Salman Khan has made his debut in Bollywood with the 1988 film ‘Biwi Ho To Aisi’. However, he came into limelight with the film Maine Pyar Kiya (1989), in which he casted in lead role alongside Bhaagyashree. He received the nomination in the category of Best Actor at Filmfare for his role and the movie also become one of the highest-grossing movies of that time. His other successful appearances include Karan Arjun, Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya, Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, Wanted and Bajrangi Bhaijaan.

Controversies

Salman Khan was in controversy with his alleged involvement in Hit-and-run case, in which he as charged with ‘culpable homicide’. In December 2015 he was acquitted of all charges owing to the lack of evidence. However, the acquittal was challenged by the Maharashtra government and the Supreme Court accepted the plea. Later, actress Aishwarya Rai accused him of harassing her.

Further controversies include alleged hunting of a blackbuck, which later resulted in his conviction followed by his release on bail on 7 April 2018.

Favourites

Salman Khan’s favourite food is Yellow Dal and Rajma Chawal. His favourite actor is Sylvester Stallone and favourite actress is Hema Malini. His favourite tourist destinations include Miami, Los Angeles and London. Whereas, swimming is his favourite sport.

Awards

Salman Khan won the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor in 1999 for his cameo in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai. He also won Screen Award for Best Actor for his lead role in Dabangg and Best Actor Popular Choice for his roles in Dabangg 2 and Ek Tha Tiger.

Trivia

Salman Khan actually wanted to become a director. He rejected a lot of movies that later became blockbuster like Baazigar, Ghajini and Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge.