Salman Khan was born as Abdul Rashid Salim Salman Khan on 27 December 1965. Sources differ on the recorded birthplace: IMDb lists Indore, Madhya Pradesh, while its biographical text states Mumbai. For a database entry, Indore, Madhya Pradesh is the commonly listed birthplace in major biographical records.
He is the son of renowned screenwriter Salim Khan and has grown up as part of one of India's best-known film families. His brothers Arbaaz Khan and Sohail Khan are also associated with the film industry.
Salman began his acting career with a supporting role in Biwi Ho To Aisi (1988). His breakthrough came with Maine Pyar Kiya (1989), directed by Sooraj Barjatya. The film became a major success and established him as a leading romantic star. He received the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut for his performance.
During the 1990s, Salman became one of Bollywood's leading stars through films such as Saajan, Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!, Karan Arjun, Judwaa, Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya, Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, and Hum Saath-Saath Hain. His romantic and family-oriented roles made him particularly popular with audiences.
After a period of mixed success, his career experienced a major revival with Wanted (2009) and subsequently Dabangg (2010). He then delivered a series of major commercial successes including Bodyguard, Ek Tha Tiger, Dabangg 2, Kick, Bajrangi Bhaijaan, Sultan, and Tiger Zinda Hai.
Salman is also known for his work as a film producer and television presenter, particularly as the long-running host of Bigg Boss. As a producer, films associated with him have received major national recognition, including Bajrangi Bhaijaan.