Salman Khan
Known for: Acting
Abdul Rashid Salim Salman Khan (born December 27, 1965), known professionally as Salman Khan, is an Indian actor, film producer, and television personality who works predominantly in Hindi cinema. After a supporting role in *Biwi Ho To Aisi* (1988), he had his breakthrough leading role in the musical romance *Maine Pyar Kiya* (1989), which won him the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut. Throughout the 1990s, his releases included *Sanam Bewafa* (1991), *Saajan* (1991), *Andaz Apna Apna* (1994), *Karan Arjun* (1995), *Judwaa* (1997), and *Biwi No.1* (1999). During this period, he starred in the musical romantic drama *Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!* (1994), the romantic drama *Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam* (1999), and won the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor for *Kuch Kuch Hota Hai* (1998). In the 2000s and 2010s, Khan led commercial features across comedy, romantic drama, and action, including *Tere Naam* (2003), *Mujhse Shaadi Karogi* (2004), *No Entry* (2005), *Partner* (2007), and *Wanted* (2009). He subsequently headlined the action comedy *Dabangg* (2010), launching a franchise that included sequels in 2012 and 2019, and originated the character of Avinash Singh Rathore in the spy action film *Ek Tha Tiger* (2012), later reprising the role in *Tiger Zinda Hai* (2017) and *Tiger 3* (2023). His other leading feature credits include *Bodyguard* (2011), *Kick* (2014), the drama *Bajrangi Bhaijaan* (2015), and the sports drama *Sultan* (2016). As a film producer under banners including Salman Khan Films, he won the National Film Award for Best Children's Film for *Chillar Party* (2011) and the National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment for *Bajrangi Bhaijaan* (2015). On television, he hosted the reality competition series *10 Ka Dum* and became the long-term host of *Bigg Boss* beginning with its fourth season in 2010. His later screen work includes *Kisi Ka Bhai... Kisi Ki Jaan* (2023), the action film *Sikandar* (2025), and the historical action drama *Raja Shivaji* (2026).
Filmography
Series
The Kapil Sharma Show
Self
2016
Series
Koffee with Karan
Self
2004
Series
Comedy Nights with Kapil
Self
2013
Series
The Great Indian Kapil Show
Self
2024
Series
Kaun Banega Crorepati
Self
2000
Series
Bigg Boss OTT
2021
Series
Bigg Boss OTT
Host
2021
Series
Comedy Nights Bachao
Self
2015
Series
The Ba***ds of Bollywood
Salman Khan
2025
Series
Aap Ki Adalat
Himself
1992
Series
10 Ka Dum
Himself - Host
2008
Film
Tiger 3
Avinash 'Tiger' Singh Rathore
2023
Series
Comedy Nights Live
Himself
2016
Series
Dance Deewane
Himself
2018
Series
Filmfare Awards
Host
1954
Series
Filmfare Awards
1954
Film
7 Dogs
Johar
2026
Monster
2027
Film
Om Shanti Om
Self
2007
Series
The Romantics
Self
2023
Series
Rising Star
Self
2017
Film
Singham Again
Chulbul Pandey (Uncredited)
2024
Film
Pathaan
Avinash Singh 'Tiger' Rathore
2023
Film
Bajrangi Bhaijaan
Pawan Kumar "Bajarangi" Chaturvedi
2015
Series
Two Much with Kajol and Twinkle
Self
2025
Film
Sikandar
Sanjay Rajkot "Sikandar"
2025
Film
Ek Tha Tiger
Avinash Singh 'Tiger' Rathore
2012
Series
Tere Mere Beach Mein
Himself
2009
Film
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
Aman Mehra
1998
Series
Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah
Self
2008
Film
Wanted
Radhe
2009
Series
Angry Young Men
Self
2024
Up Close & Personal with PZ
Himself
2011
Film
Sultan
Sultan Ali Khan
2016
Film
Mujhse Shaadi Karogi
Sameer Malhotra
2004
Film
Tiger Zinda Hai
Avinash Singh 'Tiger' Rathore
2017
Film
Bodyguard
Lovely B. Singh
2011
Film
Raja Shivaji
Jeeva Mahala
2026
Film
Baby John
Agent Bhai Jaan
2024
Film
Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
Sameer
1999
Film
Zero
Self (Special Appearance)
2018
Film
Baabul
Avinash Kapoor (Avi)
2006
Film
Karan Arjun
Karan Singh / Ajay
1995
Film
Baghban
Alok Raj Malhotra
2003
Film
Kick
Devi Lal Singh (Devil)
2014
Film
Prem Ratan Dhan Payo
Prem Dilwale / Yuvraj Vijay Singh
2015
Film
Dabangg
Chulbul Pandey
2010
Film
Hum Saath Saath Hain
Prem Chaturvedi
1999
Film
Hello Brother
Hero
1999
Film
Marigold
Prem Rajput
2007
Film
Bharat
Bharat
2019
Film
Tere Naam
Radhe Mohan
2003
Film
Hello
Himself (Special Appearance)
2008
Film
Maatrubhumi
Colonel Bikumalla Santosh Babu
Film
Kisi Ka Bhai... Kisi Ki Jaan
Bhaijaan
2023
Film
Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!
Prem
1994
Film
Antim: The Final Truth
Inspector Rajveer Singh
2021
Film
Saawan... The Love Season
Nostradamus
2006
Film
Yeh Hai Jalwa
Raj 'Raju' Saxena / Raj Mittal
2002
Film
Saawariya
Imaan
2007
Film
Jai Ho
Major Jai Agnihotri
2014
Film
Race 3
Sikander "Sikku" Singh
2018
Film
Partner
Prem 'Love Guru'
2007
Film
Radhe
Radhe
2021
Film
Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani
Himself (Special Appearance)
2009
Film
Sirf Tum
Prem
1999
Film
Dabangg 2
Chulbul Pandey
2012
Film
Garv: Pride and Honour
ACP Arjun Ranavat
2004
Film
Ved
Cameo In 'Yed Lagla' song
2022
Film
Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam
Suraj
2002
Film
Salaam-e-Ishq
Rahul
2007
Film
Judwaa
Raja / Prem Malhotra
1997
Film
Chori Chori Chupke Chupke
Raj Malhotra
2001
Film
Main Tera Hero
Various Gods (voice cameo)
2014
Film
Judwaa 2
Raja / Prem (Special Appearance)
2017
Film
Dabangg 3
Chulbul Pandey
2019
Film
Tubelight
'Tubelight' Laxman Singh Bisht
2017
Film
Saajan
Akash Verma
1991
Film
Veer
Veer Pratap Singh / Mahendra Pratap Singh
2010
Film
Baaghi: A Rebel for Love
Saajan Sood
1990
Film
God Tussi Great Ho
Arun Prajapati
2008
Film
Jumma Chumma In London
1991
Film
Son of Sardaar
Pathan
2012
Film
Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai
Suraj Dhanrajgir
1998
Film
Kyon Ki...
Anand
2005
Series
Umang
2022
Film
GodFather
Masoom Bhai
2022
Film
Ready
Prem Kapoor
2011
Film
Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge
Raja Oberoi
2000
Film
Andaz Apna Apna
Prem Bhopali
1994
Film
Jeet
Rajnath 'Raju' Sahay
1996
Film
Lucky: No Time for Love
Aditya "Adi" Sekhri
2005
Film
Lai Bhaari
Bhau (Special Appearance)
2014
Film
Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya?
Samir Malhotra
2005
Film
Biwi No.1
Prem Mehra
1999
Film
Har Dil Jo Pyar Karega
Raj (Raju)/ aka Romi
2000
Film
No Entry
Prem
2005
Film
Tees Maar Khan
himself
2010
Film
Bollywood and Beyond: A Century of Indian Cinema
(archive footage)
2015
Film
Yamla Pagla Deewana: Phir Se
2018
Film
Maine Pyar Kiya
Prem Choudhary
1989
Film
Jaan-E-Mann
Suhaan Kapoor
2006
Film
Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge
Veer Singh Thakur / Ali
2002
Film
Freaky Ali
Chulbul Bhaiya (Cameo)
2016
Film
London Dreams
Manjeet "Mannu" Khosla
2009
Film
Yuvvraaj
Deven Yuvvraaj
2008
Super Night with Tubelight
Himself
2017
Film
Phir Milenge
Rohit Manchanda
2004
Film
Sar Utha Ke Jiyo
Special Appearance
1998
Film
Cinema Asia: India
Self
2007
Film
Dhaai Akshar Prem Ke
Truck Driver (Special Appearance)
2000
Film
Kahin Pyaar Na Ho Jaaye
Prem Kapoor
2000
Film
Phata Poster Nikhla Hero
Himself (Special Appearance)
2013
Film
Love at Times Square
Special Appearance
2003
Film
Khamoshi: The Musical
Raj Kashyap
1996
Film
Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa
Rishabh Mathur
2004
Film
Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya
Suraj Khanna
1998
Film
Shaadi Karke Phas Gaya Yaar
Ayaan
2006
Film
Ek Ladka Ek Ladki
Raja
1992
Film
Dushman Duniya Ka
Salman Khan
1996
Film
Fugly
Himself in "Fugly Title Song"
2014
Film
Sanam Bewafa
Salman Khan
1991
Film
Deewana Mastana
Prem (Special Appearance)
1997
Film
Bandhan
Raju
1998
Film
Chandra Mukhi
Raja Rai
1993
Film
Chal Mere Bhai
Prem Oberoi
2000
Film
Yeh Dooriyan
2011
Film
Heroes
Balkar Singh/Jassvinder Singh
2008
Film
Auzaar
Suraj Prakash
1997
Film
Dil Tera Aashiq
Vijay Singh
1993
Film
Tell Me O Kkhuda
Himself (Special Appearance)
2011
Film
Main Aurr Mrs Khanna
Samir Khanna
2009
Film
O Teri
Special Appearance in "O Teri" Song
2014
Film
Jaanam Samjha Karo
Rahul
1999
Farhad Samji's Next
Special Appearance
Film
Love
Prithvi
1991
Untitled Anirudh Iyer - Arhaan Khan Film
Special Appearance
Dabangg 4
Chulbul Pandey
Karna
Film
Biwi Ho To Aisi
Vicky Bhandari
1988
Film
Suryavanshi
Vicky / Suryavanshi Vikram Singh
1992
Untitled Raj & D.K Film
Film
Jaagruti
Jugnu
1992
Film
Gabru
Cameo
Film
Nishchaiy
Vasudev Gujral / Rohan Yadav
1992
Film
Chaand Kaa Tukdaa
Shyam S. Malhotra
1994
Film
Kurbaan
Akash Singh
1991
Film
Ishkq in Paris
Self
2013
Film
The B****di
Hero
2025
Film
Stumped
Special Appearance
2003
Kick 2
Devi Lal Singh
Film
Patthar Ke Phool
Suraj Verma
1991
Series
Bigg Boss
Self-Presenter
2006
Series
Bigg Boss
Self - Presenter
2006
Series
Bigg Boss
Self
2006
Series
Bigg Boss
Host
2006
Series
Bigg Boss
Self - Host
2006
Untitled Farhan Akhtar Project
Film
Hanuman Da Damdaar
Hanuman (voice)
2017
Film
Sangdil Sanam
Kishan
1994
Film
Veergati
Ajay
1995
Film
Isi Life Mein
Special Appearance
2010
Film
Majhdhaar
Gopal
1996
Film
Bulund
1993
Film
Prem Kaa Game
Jaggu (Narrator)
2010
Chaka Chaka Bhaunri
2007
Untitled Sandeep Reddy Vanga/Salman Khan Film