Chulbul Pandey Salman Khan’s is celebrating his Birthday today. The mass hero, loved by millions turns 54 today. Here is a brief ride to his popularity rise over the years, and 5 songs that turns his celebration to a higher note.
Salman Khan made his acting debut with the 1988 film Biwi Ho To Aisi, which saw him play a supporting role. He went on to play the leading role in Sooraj R. Barjatya’s romantic family drama Maine Pyar Kiya (1989), which become one of the highest-grossing Indian films at the time. The movie earned him his first nomination for a Best Actor at Filmfare along with a nomination for Best Male Debut at the same ceremony; the latter was awarded to Barjatya. Maine Pyar Kiya was dubbed in English as When Love Calls, in Spanish as Te Amo, and in Telugu as Prema Paavuraalu.
1990 saw one film release starring Khan; Baaghi: A Rebel for Love, a box office success, followed by three moderately successful films in 1991, Patthar Ke Phool, Sanam Bewafa, and Kurbaan. The same year, Khan went on to co-star with Sanjay Dutt and Madhuri Dixit for the romantic drama Saajan.
Some of his biggest success were Wanted, Bajarangi Bhaijan, Dabangg, Ek Tha Tiger.
Besides being a mass, popular and loved actor Salman Khan also sang songs for films
- Hello Brother “Chaandi Ke Daal Par” Duet with Alka Yagnik,
- Kick “Hangover” Duet with Shreya Ghosal ,
- “Jumme Ki Raat Hai” – Version 2, Duet with Palak Muchhal,
- “Tu Hi Tu” – Version 2 Solo “Hai Yehi Zindagi” – Version 2 ,2015
- Sultan “Jag Ghoomeya”