Abdul Rashid Salim Salman Khan (pronounced[səlˈmɑːnxɑːn]; born 27 December 1965)[1] is an Indian actor, film producer, and television personality who predominantly works inHindi films. In a career spanning over three decades,Khan's awards, include twoNational Film Awards as a film producer, and twoFilmfare Awards as an actor.[2] He is cited in the media as one of the most popular and commercially successful actors ofIndian cinema.[3][4]Forbes has included Khan in listings of the highest-paid celebrities in the world, in 2015 and 2018, with him being the highest-ranked Indian in the latter year.[5][6][7] Khan has starred in the annual highest-grossing Hindi film of 10 individual years, the highest for any actor.[8]
In addition to his acting career, Khan is a television presenter and promotes humanitarian causes through his charity,Being Human Foundation.[9] He has been hosting the reality showBigg Boss since 2010.[10] Khan's off-screen life is marred by controversy and legal troubles. In 2015, he was convicted of culpable homicide for a negligent driving case in which he ran over five people with his car, killing one, but his conviction was set aside on appeal.[11][12][13][14] On 5 April 2018, Khan was convicted in ablackbuck poaching case and sentenced to five years imprisonment.[15][16] He is currently[when?] out on bail while an appeal is being heard.[17]
Salman Khan is the eldest son of screenwriterSalim Khan and his first wife Sushila Charak, who adopted the name Salma.[18][19] Born to aMuslim father andHindu mother on 27 December 1965, Salman Khan was brought up in both faiths.[20] In 1981, when Salim married the actressHelen, the children's relationship with their father grew hostile and only recovered years later.[21]
He began the new decade withDeepak Shivdasani'saction drama filmBaaghi: A Rebel for Love (1990), which he also wrote.[42]Baaghi opened to positive critical reception and was a box office hit.[43] Khan's dream run continued in 1991 with two of his films,Sanam Bewafa andSaajan emerging blockbusters and their soundtracks proving to be two of the best-selling Hindi film albums of that year.[44][45] His other releases of the year,Kurbaan andPatthar Ke Phool also performed well commercially and proved to be major commercial successes.[44] Khan followed it with a downturn as all of his films for the next two years, including biggiesJaagruti (1992) andChandra Mukhi (1993) were critical and commercial failures.
1994–1999: Established actor
In 1994, Khan appeared inRajkumar Santoshi'sAndaz Apna Apna, co-starringAamir Khan. At the time of its release, the film failed at the box office but has gained acult status over the years.[46] Later in the year he collaborated with directorSooraj Barjatya in the romanceHum Aapke Hain Koun..! co-starringMadhuri Dixit. During the 1995 awards season, the film won 3Filmfare Awards for Best Film, Best Director and Best Actress. It also won theNational Award for being the most popular film of the year.[47] Earning more than₹2 billion[48][49][50] ($63.8 million) worldwide, the film became the biggestBollywood hit of the year and thehighest-grossing Indian film up until then.[51] It is one of the films on Box Office India's list of "Biggest Blockbusters Ever inHindi Cinema".[52] In 2006, it was still the fourth-highest grossingBollywood film ever, according to Box Office India.[53] In 1995 he starred inRakesh Roshan'sKaran Arjun alongsideShah Rukh Khan. The two played brothers who are reincarnated after being killed by family enemies. His role as Karan earned him a nomination for the 1995Filmfare Best Actor Award.[54]
Khan worked in five different films in 1998, his first release being theromantic comedy filmPyaar Kiya To Darna Kya oppositeKajol, one of the biggest commercial successes of that year.[58] This was followed by the moderately successful dramaJab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai[59] where Khan played a young man who has to take a child who claims to be his son, under his custody. Khan's performance in the film earned favourable critical review.[60] He also had an extended cameo inKaran Johar's directorial debut,Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, which earned him critical acclaim and a secondFilmfare Award under theBest Supporting Actor category.[61]
In 1999, Khan starred in three films:Hum Saath-Saath Hain,Biwi No.1,[62] andHum Dil De Chuke Sanam alongsideAishwarya Rai andAjay Devgan, which earned him another Best Actor nomination at the Filmfare awards.[63] His performance in the film was reviewed favourably, with Sharmila Telikum of Rediff noting, "Salman is endearing. He does tend to ham in the dramatic scenes, but looks very comfortable doing comedy and those romantic scenes."[64]
2000–2009: Sporadic success
In 2001, Khan appeared inChori Chori Chupke Chupke, which addressed the issue ofsurrogate childbirth. In it, Khan played the role of a rich industrialist who hires a surrogate mother after his wife becomes infertile.[65] Sukanya Verma of Reddit wrote that the film had an absurd storyline, but also spontaneous performances from the cast, helping to minimise its other flaws.[65] In 2002, he starred inHum Tumhare Hain Sanam.[66]
ForTere Naam (2003),Taran Adarsh said of him, "Salman Khan is exceptional in a role that fits him to the T. He breathes fire in sequences that demand uneasiness. But beneath the tough exterior lies a vulnerable person and this facet in particular comes to the fore in the latter reels. His emotional outbursts are splendid..."[67] DirectorSatish Kaushik considered Khan's work in the film to be strong, saying of it, "Salman has given a great performance in the film. He's given an intense, unconventional performance. I believe this is the best performance of Salman''s career so far."[68] His career progressed with comedies likeMujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004) andNo Entry (2005).[59][69]
Khan started 2007 with the ensemble filmSalaam-e-Ishq. He appeared in the Hollywood movie,Marigold opposite American actressAli Larter. The film told the love story of an Indian man and an American woman.[70]
Khan hosted the second season of the game show10 Ka Dum during 2009. According to a 2008 report from Biz Asia UK, the show earned enoughtarget rating points (TRPs) forSony Entertainment Television to regain its third position in the Indian television ratings.[71]
He appeared inWanted (a remake of 2006Telugu super hit filmPokiri), directed by choreographer turned directorPrabhu Deva. The film received mixed reviews.Taran Adarsh fromBollywood Hungama rated it 4 of 5 stars noting, "WANTED rides on Salman Khan's star power. He may not be the best actor in town, but in a film likeWANTED, in a role that seems like an extension of his personality, you can't think of anyone else enacting this role with flourish."[72] Raja Sen fromRediff gave a rating of 2/5 and said, "The writing is both amateurish and crass, while the songs are plain hideous...Khan might be having fun, but the fact a film likeWanted underscores is how badlyBollywood needs a breed of younger leading men. And how the existing lot need roles that fit."[73] He appeared in two other films that year,Main Aurr Mrs Khanna andLondon Dreams.[74][75]
2010–2017: Superstardom
Khan's first release of 2010 wasAnil Sharma's filmVeer.[76] In his second release of 2010,Dabangg, Khan played the role of a fearless cop with comic effect in the film.[77] The film was noted by theEconomic Times as being remarkable for its commercial success, despite having an "accent on inanity..." and "...complete incoherence in terms of plot and credibility."[78] The Times also noted industry experts attributed the popularity of the film to Khan's presence, stating that they "ascribe its allure to the star charisma of Salman Khan, who has managed to carry off the over-the-top articulation ofChulbul Pandey with unbridled enthusiasm and zeal."[78]
Khan's first release of 2012 wasEk Tha Tiger where he starred oppositeKatrina Kaif and acted as anIndian spy. The film garnered positive reactions from critics[90] while opening to extremely strong box office collections.[91] The film marks his first association withYash Raj Films.[92]
Khan starred inDabangg 2, the sequel ofDabangg, in 2012 under the production of Arbaaz Khan.Dabangg 2 eventually emerged as a huge financial success with revenues of₹2.5 billion (US$46.78 million) globally.[93]
After a one-year gap, Khan's first release of 2014 wasJai Ho (an official remake of the 2006Telugu film Stalin), which he starred in oppositeDaisy Shah. His second release,Kick, a remake of aTelugu film has entered the Rs. 2 billion club in India onEid. He also sang the "Hangover" song from the movie.[94]
Khan's first film of 2015,Bajrangi Bhaijaan, which was released onEid, received acclaim from critics and the public and broke several box office records upon release. The film, grossing₹1.84 billion (US$28.68 million) on its first week beat the previous record ofPK.[95] This was Khan's first and the second Bollywood film afterPK to enter the 300 club.[96] The film became thesecond highest-grossing Bollywood film in India and worldwide at that time, with a collection of over 6 billion.[97] Bajrangi Bhaijaan crossed 300 crore within 20 days of its release and became the second highest grosser to date in India,[98][99] while his second film,Prem Ratan Dhan Payo, a Diwali release received mixed reviews from critics and the public and broke several box office records upon release. The film became the ninth consecutive film of Salman Khan to gross over 1 billion. The film grossed ₹1.73 billion (US$27 million) on its first week. By 25 November, the film collected ₹2.01 billion. With this, Khan become the only actor to give three back-to-back movies which collected more than₹2 billion (US$31.18 million) net domestically.[100] He became the only actor to collect over₹5 billion (US$77.94 million) domestic net in a single year in India.[101][102][103][104]
Khan's first film of 2016, yet again another Eid release,Sultan, directed byAli Abbas Zafar forYash Raj Films received positive reviews from both critics and the public breaking several box office records. The film opened on an average of 70% audience occupancy[105] and grossed approximately₹365 million (US$5.43 million) on its opening day.[106] The film also collected another₹74.86 (US$1.11) on its first weekend, bringing its total first week collections to an approximate of₹2.08 billion (US$30.95 million).[107] By the end of its second week, the film had grossed an estimated₹2.78 billion (US$41.37 million)[108] and later became the second film of Khan to net over 300 crores.[109] As of 9 August, the film grossed₹5.83 billion (US$86.76 million) worldwide.[110]
In June 2017, Khan appeared inTubelight, his third collaboration withKabir Khan afterEk Tha Tiger andBajrangi Bhaijaan. This film also starred Khan's real-life brotherSohail Khan. Despite its high expectations, the film failed to do well at the box office.[111] Khan's second release of 2017Tiger Zinda Hai, a sequel toEk Tha Tiger[112] grossed₹190crore worldwide in its opening weekend.[113] As of 23 January 2018, the film has grossed₹5.52 billion (US$84.76 million) worldwide,[114] including₹4.28 billion (US$65.72 million) in India[115] and₹1.23 billion (US$18.89 million) overseas.[116]
2018–present: Career fluctuations
In 2018, Khan played the leading role in his only release of the year,Race 3, an action film. The film had an ensemble cast includingAnil Kapoor,Bobby Deol,Jacqueline Fernandez and others. The film was critically panned for its storyline, weak performances and climax.Box Office India declared it an "average" grosser.[117] Khan starred inBharat that was released on 5 June 2019 andDabangg 3 that was released on 20 December 2019.[118][119]Bharat was a moderate hit whereasDabangg 3 flopped commercially.[120][121] Meanwhile,Kick 2 which was scheduled to release around Christmas 2019 had been delayed.[122][123] He starred inRadhe which released on 13 May 2021 to negative reviews. His next film,Antim: The Final Truth where he played the second lead, received mixed reviews from critics, but the performance of Khan was well appreciated. The film turned out to be a box office flop.[124]
He next did a cameo inPathaan, reprising his eponymous role asTiger. The same year, he starred inKisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan, the remake ofVeeram, directed byFarhad Samji.[125] The film received mixed reviews and turned out to be another box office flop for the actor.[126] Khan next reprised his role as Tiger inTiger 3 (2023), as part of theYRF Spy Universe.[127] Made on a budget of₹300 crore (US$34 million),[128] the movie went on to gross over₹466.63 crore (US$53 million) worldwide to emerge a hit venture.[129]
Other work
Production
In 2011, he launched his own production company called SKBH Productions (Salman Khan Being Human Productions). Money generated from film productions will be donated to theBeing Human organization. The first film made under the banner was the kids' entertainerChillar Party, which went on to win 3 National Awards for Best Children's Film, Best Original Screenplay and Best Child Artist(s).[130][131] Khan is the brand ambassador of BMC's Open Defecation Free drive since 2016.[132]
In 2008 Khan hosted10 Ka Dum. The show was extremely popular and was at the number one spot in ratings in India. It garnered an average TVR of 2.81 and a peak rating of 4.5, leaving behind Shahrukh Khan's Kya Aap Paanchvi Paas Se Tej hai? with an average rating of 1.37 TVR and a peak rating of 2.3 and Hrithik Roshan's Junoon – Kuch Kar Dikhane Ka on NDTV Imagine with an average TVR of 0.76 and a peak rating of 1.1.[136] According to reports, the show helped Sony TV regain its third position in the Indian television ratings.[137] He again hosted the show in 2009 and thus won the Best Anchor Award for 10 Ka Dum in 2008 and 2009. In 2010 Khan hostedBigg Boss 4. The show was widely accepted and appreciated due to Khan's hosting and surpassed the famous hosting ofAmitabh Bachchan.[138]
Khan was associated as a brand when he had advertised forCampa Cola,[142]Limca Soft drink,[143]Hero Honda bikes[144] andDouble Bull shirts[145] well before he entered the film Industry. Even after he became a superstar, he never showed interest in promoting himself as a brand, but he was signed forThums Up in 2002 and continued until its contract was over. LaterAkshay Kumar replaced Khan. Later he was the brand ambassador of the soft drinkMountain Dew with whom he ended the contract in December 2010,[146] and he has once again promotedThums Up but ended contract soon after.[147][148] He is now brand ambassador forPepsi.[149] He has also become thebrand ambassador for the travel website,Yatra, which also made him a shareholder.[150] He is also the face of theHistory Channel and the new brand ambassador forSuzuki motorcycles,[151] Previously he endorsedRed Tape Shoes,[152] and now he is endorsingRelaxoHawaii. Khan is also the brand ambassador of the detergent brandWheel.[153] He has also appeared forChlormint, a brand of gum, with his brotherSohail Khan. The actor has also done a jewellery brand,Sangini withKareena Kapoor.[154] Apart from innerwear brandDixcy Scott andtablet BlackBerry Playbook,Britannia' sTiger biscuits is the latest endorsement of Salman.[155] He is also the face ofRanbaxy' sRevital, replacingYuvraj Singh.[156] Apart from these brands, he also has Rotomac Pen and SF Sonic Batteries endorsements.[157] Now Khan has been roped in as the brand ambassador of Dubai-based fashion labelSplash,[158] and has been also signed as the brand ambassador forAstral Limited the leading manufacturers of plumbing and drainage systems in the country.[159] Khan is also the brand ambassador of civic body Bombay Municipal Corporation's (BMC) drive against open defecation inMumbai,[160] and has been also signed by the Security and Surveillance brand, CP PLUS as their CCTV ambassador.[161] Khan is now the second Ambassador along withAmitabh Bachchan for 'Emami Healthy & Tasty', 'Himani Best Choice' and 'Rasoi', apart from 'Bake Magic'.[162]
Business
The renownedBollywood actor, made a significant investment in the property sector in 2012 when he purchased a commercial property onLinking Road for approximately 120 CroreIndian rupee. In 2017, the property gained prominence as it became the location for Future Retail's Food Hall, which was owned byKishore Biyani'sFuture Group. An agreement was struck for a monthly rental of 80 Lakh Indian Rupees over a five-year period.[163] However, due to non-payment of dues, a legal dispute arose, ultimately resulting in a ruling by theNational Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) in favour of Salman Khan. Fast forward to 2023, and the property has found new occupants in the form of Food Square, a luxury gourmet retail brand owned by LandCraft Retail Private Limited. The co-founders of Food Square, Lalit Jhawar and Mayank Gupta, successfully secured $3.6 million in funding from notable investors, includingMasaba Gupta, Mukul Agrawal, Purple Style Labs, Sanket Parekh (from thePidilite Family), Rahul Kayan (SMIFS), and Harminder Sahni.[164] Food Square now rents out the Salman Khan-owned property for a monthly fee of 1 Crore Indian Rupees,[163] marking a new chapter in the property's history.
Khan has been involved in several charities during his career.[165] He has started an NGO calledBeing Human which sells T-shirts and other products online and in stores. A portion of the revenues go to a worthy cause supporting the underprivileged.[166] Being Human Foundation is a registered charitable trust set up by Khan to help the underprivileged. In its early days, Khan set up and funded the Foundation using his own money. The Foundation has two focus areas: education and healthcare. To increase the reach and corpus of the Foundation, Salman Khan has undertaken initiatives such as Being Human Art, Being Human merchandise and Being Human Gitanjali Gold Coins.[167]
In 2011, he launched his own production company called SKBH Productions (Salman Khan Being Human Productions). Money which will be generated from film productions will be donated toBeing Human. The first film made under the banner was the kids' entertainerChillar Party, which went on to win 3 National Awards for Best Children's film, Best Original Screenplay and Child Artist's Award.[130][131]
In January 2012, Khan offered to pay₹4 million (US$74,853.66) to release about 400 prisoners from about 63 prisons in the state ofUttar Pradesh via his NGO. The prisoners had completed their terms, but due to economic reasons, they were unable to pay legal fines for their charges.[168]
In July 2015, Khan offered to donate the profits of his most successful filmBajrangi Bhaijaan to poor farmers all over India.[169] The film's producers Khan andRockline Venkatesh both have mutually decided to donate the profits of their film to them. The film's director Kabir Khan and Salman's sister Alvira Agnihotri met Maharashtra's Revenue MinisterEknath Khadse to discuss the same.[170]
Khan met with his 11-year-old fan from Pakistan,Abdul Basit who had severe jaundice at the time of his birth; he was diagnosed to haveCrigler Najjar syndrome and was admitted to the Apollo Hospital, Delhi. The youngster wished to meet the "Bajrangi Bhaijaan" star Khan.[171][172][173][174][175][176]
Khan was one of the nine personalities invited by India's Prime MinisterNarendra Modi to promote the message of cleanliness andSwachh Bharat Abhiyan when it was launched on 2 October 2014.[177] In 2016, he agreed to campaign for cleanliness and eradicating open defecation for theBrihan Mumbai Municipal Corporation.[178] His efforts to clean the streets of Karjat, a small town near Mumbai were appreciated by the Prime Minister in a tweet.[179]
Personal life
Khan resides in Galaxy Apartments,Bandra, Mumbai. He also has a 150-acre plot in Panvel which has 3 bungalows, a swimming pool and a gym.[180] He is a fitness enthusiast and maintains a strict regimen.[180][181]
Khan has never married. In 1999, he began dating Bollywood actressAishwarya Rai; their relationship was often reported in the media until the couple separated in 2001. Khan started dating actressKatrina Kaif. After years of speculations, Kaif admitted in an interview in 2011 that she had been in a serious relationship with Khan for several years, but it ended in 2010.[182]Sangeeta Bijlani andSomy Ali were also in serious relationships with Khan.[183]
Since 2012, Khan is in a relationship with Romanian actressIulia Vântur.[184]
In August 2011, Khan admitted that he suffers fromtrigeminal neuralgia, a facial nerve disorder commonly known as the "suicide disease". The disorder occurs due to the inflammation oftrigeminal nerve in the face.[185] In an interview, he said that he has been quietly suffering from it for the past seven years, but now the pain has become unbearable. He said that it has even affected his voice, making it much harsher.[186]
Khan identifies as both Muslim and Hindu, commenting that, "I'm Hindu and Muslim both. I'mBharatiya (an Indian)".[20] He explained, "My father is Muslim and my mother is Hindu".[187]
In the media
Salman Khan promoting his production ventureChillar Party
Salman Khan's name is often shortened to SK in the media, also reflected in the name of his gym brand "SK-27 Gym" and his film companySKF (Salman Khan Films).[188][189] He is also known by his nickname "Bhai" or "Bhaijaan" (meaning brother), referenced in the title of his filmsBajrangi Bhaijaan (2015) andKisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan (2023).[190]
In 2004 Khan was ranked as the 7th Best looking man in the world by People Magazine of the USA.[citation needed] In 2008 his lifelike wax statue was installed in London'sMadame Tussauds Museum; likewise, in 2012 another wax statue of him was installed inMadame Tussauds New York Museum. In 2010 People Magazine, India declared him the Sexiest Man Alive.[citation needed] In 2011, 2012 and 2013 he was declared theTimes of India's Most Desirable Man in 2nd, 1st and 3rd place respectively.[191] In August 2013 he was declared India's Most Searched Celebrity Online.[192] Khan topped theForbes India charts for 2014, in terms of both fame and revenues.[193] According to theForbes 2015 list 'Celebrity 100 : The World's Top-Paid Entertainers 2015', Khan was the highest ranked Indian in the 71st rank with earnings of $33.5 million.[6]
Khan was ranked seventh inForbes's first global list of highest-paid actors in the world, with earnings of US$33.5 million, which placed him higher than such Hollywood actors asJohnny Depp,Brad Pitt,Leonardo DiCaprio andDwayne The Rock Johnson.[194][195][196][197] In 2015, he was ranked ahead of US PresidentBarack Obama in the list of The Most Admired Personalities of India.[198] In September 2015, the International Business Times declared him "The Most Attractive Personality" in India.[199] He also became the only actor to collect over₹5 billion (US$77.94 million) domestic net in a single year in India.[101][102][103][104] Khan was ranked the second "Most Googled Indian of 2015" and first amongBollywood actors.[200][201] On 24 April 2016 theIndian Olympic Association appointed the actor as the Indian Olympic contingent's goodwill ambassador for the2016 Summer Olympics.[202] In August 2017, he was identified as the ninth highest-paid actor in the world, and the first place highest-paid in India according to Forbes India.[203]
Controversies
Hit-and-run case
On 28 September 2002, Khan was arrested for rash and negligent driving after his car ran into a bakery in Mumbai; one person who was sleeping on the pavement outside the bakery died and three others were injured in the accident.[204] Charges ofculpable homicide were laid against him, but later dropped.[205] On 24 July 2013, he was formally charged with culpable homicide in the case, to which he pleaded not guilty.[206]
On 6 May 2015, Khan was found guilty of all charges in the case. The BombaySessions Court concluded that Khan was driving the car under the influence of alcohol, causing the death of one and serious injury to four homeless persons. An RTO officer confirmed that Khan did not have a driving licence until 2004.[207] Sessions Judge DW Deshpande convicted the actor for culpable homicide not amounting to murder and sentenced him to five years in prison.[208] Later in the same day, Khan, being represented by Senior Counsel Amit Desai was granted bail by theBombay High Court till 8 May 2015,[209][210][211] on which the court suspended his prison sentence until the final appeal hearing in July.[212][213][214][215] His driver Ashok Singh, who had given the testimony that it was himself who was driving the car at the time of accident, was charged with perjury for misguiding the Court with false testimony and was arrested. The prime witness, police constable Ravindra Patil went missing multiple times and eventually died in a hospital due totuberculosis.[216] In December 2015, Khan was acquitted of all charges from this case due to lack of evidence.[217][218] The Supreme Court on Tuesday 5 July 2016 admitted a plea by the Maharashtra government that challenged the acquittal of Salman Khan in this hit-and-run case by the Bombay High Court. The court refused to fast-track the case.[219]
Relationship with Aishwarya Rai
His relationship with actressAishwarya Rai was a well publicised topic in the Indian media.[220] After their break-up in March 2002, Rai accused him of harassing her. She claimed that Khan had not been able to come to terms with their break-up and was hounding her; her parents lodged a complaint against him.[221] In 2003,Vivek Oberoi, Rai's then boyfriend, claimed that Khan had threatened him.[222] In 2005, news outlets released what was said to be an illicit copy of a mobile phone call recorded in 2001 by the Mumbai police. It appeared to be a call in which he threatened Rai, in an effort to force her to appear at social events held by Mumbai crime figures. The call featured boasts of connections to organised crime and derogatory comments about other actors. However, the alleged tape was tested in thegovernment's Forensic lab inChandigarh, which concluded that it was fake.[223][224]
The1998 blackbuck poaching case involves the alleged killing of a deer when Khan and his co-stars – Saif Ali Khan,Sonali Bendre,Neelam andTabu – were filming the movieHum Saath-Saath Hain in the forests near Jodhpur in 1998.[225][226] In 2007, Salman spent a week in Jodhpur jail before the court granted him bail. In addition to the accusations of poaching of endangered antelopes under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, a case under sections 3/25 and 3/27 of the Arms Act was filed against Khan for allegedly keeping and using firearms with an expired licence.[227]
On 17 February 2006, Khan was sentenced to one year in prison for huntingChinkara, an endangered species. The sentence was stayed by a higher court on appeal.[228]
On 10 April 2006, Khan was handed a five-year jail term and remanded toJodhpur jail until 13 April when he was granted bail.[229] On 24 July 2012,Rajasthan High Court finalised charges against Khan and his other colleagues in theendangeredblackbuck killing case, paving way for the start of the trial.[230] On 9 July 2014, theSupreme Court issued a notice to Khan onRajasthan government's plea challenging the High Court order suspending hisconviction.[231] Khan was acquitted in the blackbuck and chinkara poaching cases by the Rajasthan High Court on 24 July 2016.[232]
On 18 October 2016 the Rajasthan Government decided to approach the Supreme Court to challenge Khan's acquittal in two related cases.[233]
On 18 January 2017 Khan was acquitted by a Jodhpur court in an Arms Act case linked to the killing of a blackbuck in Rajasthan. Khan pleaded "not guilty" to charges of violating the law by keeping unlicensed weapons and using them. Acquitting the actor, the court said that the prosecution failed to submit enough evidence against him.[227][234]
On 5 April 2018, Jodhpur court convicted Khan in the blackbuck poaching case and sentenced him to five years imprisonment while acquitting Saif Ali Khan, Sonali Bendre, Neelam, and Tabu.[235][15][16]
Khan was released on bail on 7 April 2018, pending appeal.[236][237][238]
On 14 April 2024, two members of the Bishnoi Gang, who belong a religious sect that considers the blackbuck sacred, opened fire on Khan's apartment inBandra, Mumbai before fleeing on a motorcycle. Khan, who was inside along with several relatives, was unharmed. The gunmen were later arrested inGujarat. The gang had previously threatened Khan over the hunting incident. Police said that the attack was masterminded by Amnol Bishnoi, the younger brother of the gang's leaderLawrence Bishnoi.[239][240]
Remarks about 26/11 attacks
In September 2010, Khan was reported to have claimed during an interview on a Pakistani channel that the26/11 attacks got a lot of attention because the "elite" were targeted.[241][242] During the interview the actor had said: "It was the elite that was targeted this time. Five star hotels and stuff. So they panicked. Then they got up and spoke about it. My question is "why not before?" Attacks have happened in trains and small towns too, but no one talked about it so much."[241][242] Khan also said that Pakistan was not to be blamed for it, and that the Indian security had failed. Khan's comments had drawn strong reactions from Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra Chagan Bhujbal,Shiv Sena, BJP and other political parties.[241] The comments were also condemned by Ujwal Nikam, Special Prosecutor in the 26/11 trial.[241] Khan later apologised for his comments.[241]
Tweets on Yakub Memon
On 25 July 2015, Khan made a number of tweets from his Twitter account in support of the1993 Bombay bombings, accusedYakub Memon. Memon was scheduled to be executed, before which Khan made his tweets.[243] Khan said that Yakub's brother,Tiger Memon should be hanged instead. He also asked the Prime Minister of Pakistan,Nawaz Sharif to confirm "whether the mob boss is in his country."[244] The tweets sparked protests outside his house where police had to be deployed and were criticised in the social media and by his father, Salim Khan. Following these incidents, Khan withdrew his tweets and apologised.[245]
Interference in Jiah Khan suicide case
Following thedeath of Sushant Singh Rajput by hanging, the late actressJiah Khan's mother, Rabia Amin, revealed that Salman Khan had attempted to influence the case, where accusations for abetment of suicide were charged against actorSooraj Pancholi. A CBI officer who was investigating the case had told Rabia Amin that Salman Khan called him every day, asking him not to harass or touch Sooraj Pancholi, as a lot of money was invested in him.[246][247]
Discography
Khan has sung the following Hindi songs for Bollywood films:
^Swarup, Shubhangi (29 January 2011)."The Kingdom of Khan".OPEN. Retrieved17 July 2014.Salim Khan, scriptwriter and father of Salman Khan remembers theAfghan tribe his family historically belongs to. "It isAlakozai," he says. "My family came to Indore 150 years ago, and worked as [part of the] cavalry in the time of the British." Khan is a fifth-generation Khan in India.
^Jasim Khan 2015, pp. 34, 35, 37, 38–: "Superstar Salman Khan is a Pashtun from the Akuzai clan...One has to travel roughly forty-five kilometers from Mingora towards Peshawar to reach the nondescript town of Malakand. This is the place where the forebears of Salman Khan once lived. They belonged to the Akuzai clan of the Pashtun tribe..."
^Jasim Khan 2015:Salman Khan's grandfather Abdul Rashid Khan followed his family's legacy by being recruited to the police department of the Indore state. He started from the rank of DSP (Deputy Superintendent of Police) and eventually attained to the post of DIG (Deputy Inspector General). He was also awarded the prestigious Diler Jung award of the Holkar times.
^Limca Book of Records.Limca Book of Records. Bisleri Beverages Limited. 1999.Rajshri's magnum opusHum Aapke Hain Koun (HAHK) directed by Sooraj R. Barjatya grossed overRs 200 crore the first year.
^"The Film Journal".The Film Journal.90 (1–6). Pubsun Corporation. 1995.One outstanding exception isHum Aapke Hein Koun..!, which has emerged as the biggest grosser in the history of Hindi and Indian films. (...)Hum Aapke Hein Koun..! has grossed over 70 crores rupees in 20 weeks only, a record which will be difficult to break. The film's estimated gross business is 250 crores rupees, or even more.
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