Salman Khan (Bhaijaan of Bollywood): Bio, Age, Height, Education, Family, Career, Girlfriend, Controversies, Net Worth, Court Cases & More

Salman Khan is one of Indian loved and influential actors. He is known for his amazing body and charismatic looks he have. He began his career in 1988. Since then, he has quickly become a household name and the favourite actor of many people. His successful film was Maine Pyar Kiya opposite Bhagyashree. Throughout his career, he has received numerous awards for both his film and acting work. Along with being an actor, he is also a producer, TV host, and philanthropist. This blog discusses Salman Khan age, his career, relationships, controversies around him, and much more.

Salman Khan Biography

Salman Khan’s full name is Abdul Rashid Salim Salman Khan. He was born on the 27th of December, 1965, in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India. He is a sunni muslim. Salman is not only an actor but also a TV personality, producer, and philanthropist.

Salman Khan Age, Height, & Physical Appearance

Born on 27 December 1965, Salman Khan age is 59 years as of July 2025. His birth sign is Capricorn. With a height of 5ft 8 inches, he weighs around 78 Kg.  Even at this age, His Chest, Waist, and Biceps measurements are 45 inches, 35 inches, and 17 inches, respectively. He has Dark Brown eyes and Black hair. His fans loves his looks and personality. Even his look in the ‘Tere Naam’ movie was very famous, and there is hardly anyone who has not copied his look. 

Salman Khan Family

Screenwriter Salim Khan and his first wife, Sushila Charak, who took on the name Salma Khan, are the parents of Salman Khan. He also has a stepmother, Helen. He is the eldest of his siblings. Salman has two brothers, Arbaaz Khan and Sohail Khan, and two sisters, Alvira Khan Agnihotri and an adopted sister, Arpita Khan.

Educational Qualification 

Before completing his education at St. Stanislaus High School in Bandra, Mumbai, Salman Khan spent a few years at The Scindia School in Gwalior. Before dropping out, he was a student at St. Xavier’s College in Mumbai. 

Salman Khan Relationships

Salman had several love stories to his name. He began dating Sangeeta Bijlani in 1980 and Pakistani actress Somy Ali in 1993. While working on the ‘Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam’ movie in 1999, Salman Khan and Aishwarya Rai fell in love. His toxic and violent attitude against her caused this fan-favorite relationship to split in 2001. He briefly dated Sneha Ullal. Salman and Katrina Kaif began dating each other around 2005. He has been in a relationship with Romanian actress Lulia Vântur since 2012. 

Professional Career

From Actor to Superstar of Bollywood

Salman Khan made his debut in the movie Biwi Ho Toh Aisi in 1988. He made his debut as a lead in the 1989 movie “Maine Pyaar Kiya.” The film became a blockbuster of all time. 

Salman co-starred with Aamir Khan in the 1994 film “Andaz Apna Apna.”Although a flop during its release, the movie is now a cult classic. He co-starred with Madhuri Dixit in the romantic film “Hum Aapke Hain Koun”… later that year. With over ₹2 billion in global receipts, the movie was the highest-grossing Indian film to that point and the largest Bollywood hit of the year. 

1999 was a great year for Salman, as both his movies “Hum Saath Saath Hain” and “Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam” went on to become hits. He starred in films such as “Tere Naam,” “Mujhse Shaadi Karogi,” “Chori Chori Chupke Chupke,” and “No Entry” in the early 2000s. 

Salman returned to Bollywood with “Partner” co-starring Govinda, which was a commercially successful and fan-loved movie. After that, he starred in “Wanted,” following his work in TV series such as Dus Ka Dum. In 2012, he starred in “Dabangg 2” and “Ek Tha Tiger,” both emerging box office successes. In 2015, he released “Bajrangi Bhaijaan,” which received praise from critics and audiences. 

Since 2018, Salman has not had a good career run. His movies like Race 3, Bharat, Dabangg 3, Radhe, Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan, Tiger 3, and Sikandar have not performed well at the box office. 

Salman Khan Movies

Entry in Television World

The popular Indian reality show 10 Ka Dum, which had the highest viewership in 2008, was hosted by Salman Khan. After winning the Best Anchor Award for 10 Ka Dum in 2008 and 2009, Salman Khan served as the anchor of Bigg Boss from 2010 and is still hosting the show’s seasons.

Salman Khan TV Shows

Salman Khan Upcoming Movies

Khan is scheduled to release several films between 2025 and 2027, such as Kick 2, Tiger vs. Pathaan, an untitled film with director Atlee, Dabangg 4, Wanted 2, and the Battle of Galwan. 

Awards & Achievements

Salman Khan Philanthropy

Renowned philanthropist Salman Khan founded the “Being Human”  NGO, which sells T-shirts and other goods to help needy people. He has founded a registered charitable trust called the Being Human Foundation, which focuses on healthcare and education. Khan has started projects like Being Human Art, merchandising, and Gitanjali Gold Coins to broaden the Foundation’s reach. Salman pledged in July 2015 to provide impoverished farmers throughout India the proceeds from his biggest hit movie, Bajrangi Bhaijaan.

Salman Khan Controversies

Throughout his almost 4-decade-long career, Salman Khan has had a fair share of controversies. Some notable controversies are:

Blackbuck Hunting Case

Salman Khan was charged in 1998 with using outdated guns and poaching endangered antelopes. For hunting the endangered Chinkara, he received a one-year prison sentence. He was found guilty in the blackbuck poaching case in 2018 and given a five-year prison term. The Bishnoi Gang threatened Khan for the hunting incident and opened fire on his Mumbai apartment in 2024.

Hit and Run Case

Salman, convicted of reckless driving after a 2002 crash in Mumbai, was sentenced to five years in prison. Although Khan killed four homeless individuals, the court found him guilty of culpable homicide, not murder. His driver, Ashok Singh, was charged with perjury. Khan was not found guilty due to insufficient evidence.

Relationship With Aishwarya Rai

In Indian media, Salman Khan’s relationship with actress Aishwarya Rai was a subject of debate. Aishwarya filed a lawsuit against him after they split up, accusing him of harassment. Vivek Oberoi said Khan threatened him in 2003 for dating Aishwarya.

Salman Khan Social Media

Khan is active on his social handles and keeps updating his fans on his personal and professional life, his upcoming projects, and much more.

Salman Khan Net Worth

According to the Forbes 2025 list, Salman Khan net worth is estimated to be around Rs. 2,900 crore or $390 million. He owns 3 bungalows in Panvel and has an incredible lineup of cars and bikes in his garage. 

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