Salman Khan

File:Arbaaz-Salman-Sohail.jpg (left) and Sohail Khan (right)]]

Salman Khan is the eldest son of screenwriter Salim Khan and his first wife Sushila Charak, who adopted the name Salma.{{cite news |title=Happy Birthday, Salman Khan: Forever Dabangg @54 |url=https://www.ndtv.com/photos/entertainment/happy-birthday-salman-khan-forever-dabangg-54-98505 |publisher=NDTV |date=26 December 2019 |access-date=22 November 2023}}{{Cite news |last=Dahiya |first=Medha Shri |author-link=Medha Shri Dahiya |date=16 December 2016 |title=Salman Khan: My dad didn't help me when I was starting out |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/salman-khan-my-dad-didn-t-help-me-when-i-was-starting-out/story-YBIXPHPUYxJyGNs3ILTAYK.html |work=Hindustan Times |access-date=10 July 2024}} Born to a Muslim father and Hindu mother on 27 December 1965, Salman Khan was brought up in both faiths.{{cite news |title=I'm Hindu and Muslim both: Salman Khan tells court |url=https://www.financialexpress.com/india-news/im-hindu-and-muslim-both-salman-khan-tells-court/525446/ |access-date=22 November 2023 |work=The Financial Express |agency=Indo-Asian News Service |date=28 January 2017 |language=en}} In 1981, when Salim married the actress Helen, the children's relationship with their father grew hostile and only recovered years later.{{Cite news |title=Happy birthday Helen: The dancing diva of the 50s and 60s fell in love with Salim Khan for this reason |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/happy-birthday-helen-the-dancing-diva-of-the-50s-and-60s-fell-in-love-with-salim-khan-for-this-reason/story-zKCHlN5BDN27KpAOecaQXN.html |work=Hindustan Times |date=21 November 2020 |access-date=27 October 2021}}

Salman Khan's paternal great-grandparents are believed to be Alakozai Pashtuns from Afghanistan who immigrated to Indore State, Indore Residency (now in Madhya Pradesh), British India in the mid-1800s;{{cite magazine |last=Swarup |first=Shubhangi |date=29 January 2011 |url=http://www.openthemagazine.com/article/art-culture/the-kingdom-of-khan |title=The Kingdom of Khan |magazine=OPEN |access-date=17 July 2014 |quote=Salim Khan, scriptwriter and father of Salman Khan remembers the Afghan tribe his family historically belongs to. "It is Alakozai," 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.}}{{cite news |url=http://www.deccanherald.com/content/162005/khans-bollywood-afghan-traces-their.html |title=Khans in Bollywood: Afghan traces their Pathan roots |work=Deccan Herald |date=17 May 2011 |access-date=17 July 2014}}{{cite news |title=Afghan traces Bolly Khans' Pathan roots |url=http://www.mid-day.com/news/2011/may/180511-Kabul-Pathan-community-Hindi-films-Bolly-Khans.htm |newspaper=Mid-Day |access-date=11 December 2011 |date=18 May 2011}}{{cite news |url=http://www.pajhwok.com/en/2011/12/25/khans-bollywood-book-published |title=Khans in Bollywood book published |publisher=Pajhwok Afghan News |first=Javed Hamim |last=Kakaron |date=25 December 2011 |access-date=26 February 2012}} however, Jasim Khan in his biography of the actor states that his ancestors belonged to the Akuzai sub-tribe of the Yusufzai Pashtuns from Malakand in the Swat Valley of North-West Frontier Province, British India (present-day Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan).{{harvnb|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..." His grandfather Abdul Rashid Khan was a Deputy Inspector General of the Indore state who was awarded the Diler Jung award of the Holkar times.{{sfn|Jasim Khan|2015|ps=: 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.}} Khan's mother is a homemaker,{{Cite web |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india/i-m-both-hindu-and-muslim-salman-khan-tells-jodhpur-court/story-IjBMWwKy331jGv9GACtIBI.html |title=I'm both Hindu and Muslim: Salman Khan tells Jodhpur court |date=29 April 2015 |website=Hindustan Times}}{{cite news |title=Salman celebrates Marathi magic |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/filmi-parties/bollywood/Salman-celebrates-Marathi-magic/articleshow/7065552.cms |access-date=22 March 2021 |work=The Times of India |date=9 December 2010 |language=en}} whose father Baldev Singh Charak,{{Cite web |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/salman-khan-if-you-havent-seen-kashmir-you-have-seen-nothing/ |title=Salman Khan: We would love to premiere a film in Kashmir, if theatres are re-opened |date=18 May 2015 |website=The Indian Express|access-date=14 May 2019 |quote="Salman also disclosed that his family has a Kashmir connection. 'My maternal grandfather Baldev Singh Charak was from Jammu,' he said."}} a Dogra Rajput,{{Cite web |date=8 August 2017 |title=Salman Khan to take break from Tiger Zinda Hai shoot for Ganesh festival? Entertainment |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/bollywood/090817/ganapati-calling-salman.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250208095803/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/bollywood/090817/ganapati-calling-salman.html |archive-date=8 February 2025 |website=Deccan Chronicle |quote=Recently, Salman told us, “Our family has always believed in the power of Ganeshji and have been celebrating the festival for a long time. My mother (Salma Khan) is half Maharashtrian, half Rajput Dogra (...)}} comes from Jammu in Jammu and Kashmir{{cite web |date=18 May 2015 |title=Salman Khan: We would love to premiere a film in Kashmir, if theatres are re-opened |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/salman-khan-if-you-havent-seen-kashmir-you-have-seen-nothing/ |website=The Indian Express}} and whose Maratha mother comes from Maharashtra. Khan can also speak Marathi, in addition to Hindi and English.{{cite news |title=Salman Khan speaks great Marathi: Riteish Deshmukh |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/salman-khan-speaks-great-marathi-riteish-deshmukh/story-YhqxFcChY0Met2ANDFsj3K.html |access-date=22 March 2021 |work=Hindustan Times |date=3 September 2013 |language=en}} He has two brothers, Arbaaz Khan and Sohail Khan; and two sisters, Alvira Khan Agnihotri, who is married to actor-director Atul Agnihotri, and an adopted sister Arpita, who is married to actor Aayush Sharma.{{cite news |url=http://indianexpress.com/photos/entertainment-gallery/meet-prem-aka-salman-khans-family/ |title=Meet 'Prem' aka Salman Khan's family on his 50th birthday |date=27 December 2015 |work=The Indian Express}}

Salman finished his schooling at St. Stanislaus High School in Bandra, Mumbai, as did his younger brothers Arbaaz and Sohail. Previously, he studied at The Scindia School in Gwalior for a few years along with his younger brother Arbaaz.[http://www.channelv.in/articles/from-by-lines-to-bhai-lines/ Salman Khan: From By-Lines to Bhai-Lines]. Channel V India. Retrieved 25 May 2010. {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006082500/http://www.channelv.in/articles/from-by-lines-to-bhai-lines/ |date=6 October 2014 }} He attended St. Xavier's College in Mumbai but dropped out.{{Cite news |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/25-things-you-didnt-know-about-salman-khan-174607-2013-08-22 |title=25 things you didn't know about Salman Khan |last1=Ruhani |first1=Faheem |date=23 August 2013 |work=India Today|access-date=14 May 2019}}

{{also|Salman Khan filmography}}

Salman Khan made his on-screen debut in 1988 with a supporting role in the successful film Biwi Ho To Aisi, which had Rekha in the lead role.{{Cite web|url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/ayesha-shroff-shares-throwback-video-of-vintage-ad-with-salman-khan-5891503.html|title=Ayesha Shroff Shares Throwback Video of Vintage ad With Salman Khan|work=News18|date=5 September 2022 }}{{cite web|url=https://www.bobbytalkscinema.com/bobbytalk/adminpanel/imagetemp/FI-1988-Classifications.jpg|title=Film Information Classification (1988)}} The following year, he played the main lead in Sooraj Barjatya's romantic musical Maine Pyar Kiya opposite Bhagyashree.{{Cite news|date=16 May 2011|title='Maine Pyaar Kiya': 22 years and counting|work=CNN-IBN|publisher=CNN|agency=Network18|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/blogs/sushantmehta/329/62413/maine-pyaar-kiya-22-years-and-counting.html|url-status=dead|access-date=19 August 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110519100952/http://ibnlive.in.com/blogs/sushantmehta/329/62413/maine-pyaar-kiya-22-years-and-counting.html|archive-date=19 May 2011}} The film backed up with chartbuster music went on to become an All Time Blockbuster at the box office and made Khan a star.{{cite web |title=Top Actors |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/cpages.php?pageName=top_actors |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080219165002/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/cpages.php?pageName=top_actors |archive-date=19 February 2008 |access-date=24 April 2020 |work=Box Office India}} It also won him Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut.{{Cite news |title=Filmfare Awards |work=The Times of India |agency=The Times Group |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-details/maine-pyar-kiya/movieawards/61237283.cms |url-status=live |access-date=2 June 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201126145216/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-details/maine-pyar-kiya/movieawards/61237283.cms |archive-date=26 November 2020}}

He began the new decade with Deepak Shivdasani's action drama film Baaghi: A Rebel for Love (1990), which he also wrote.{{cite web|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/baaghi_2016|title=Baaghi (1990)|website=Rotten Tomatoes }} Baaghi opened to positive critical reception and was a box office hit.{{cite web|url=https://www.bobbytalkscinema.com/bobbytalk/adminpanel/imagetemp/TG-1990-Classifications-Page-1.jpg|title=Trade Guide Classification 1990}} Khan's dream run continued in 1991 with two of his films, Sanam Bewafa and Saajan emerging blockbusters and their soundtracks proving to be two of the best-selling Hindi film albums of that year.{{cite web |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com:80/showProd.php?itemCat=284&catName=MTk5MC0xOTk5&PHPSESSID=108b9056cd4ca14236f9c6119d34dcce |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20080215081552/http://www.boxofficeindia.com:80/showProd.php?itemCat=284&catName=MTk5MC0xOTk5&PHPSESSID=108b9056cd4ca14236f9c6119d34dcce |archive-date = 15 February 2008 |access-date=5 June 2023 |publisher=Box Office India |title=Music Hits 1990{{ndash}}1999 |language=en}} His other releases of the year, Kurbaan and Patthar Ke Phool also performed well commercially and proved to be major commercial successes.{{cite web|url=https://www.bobbytalkscinema.com/bobbytalk/adminpanel/imagetemp/TG-1991-Classifications-P1.jpg|title=Trade Guide Classification (1991)}} Khan followed it with a downturn as all of his films for the next two years, including biggies Jaagruti (1992) and Chandra Mukhi (1993) were critical and commercial failures.

In 1994, Khan appeared in Rajkumar Santoshi's {{Lang|hi-latn|Andaz Apna Apna}}, co-starring Aamir Khan. At the time of its release, the film failed at the box office but has gained a cult status over the years.{{cite news |last1=Chintamani |first1=Gautam |title=From flop to cult film: The journey of Andaz Apna Apna |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/from-flop-to-cult-film-the-journey-of-andaz-apna-apna-1477407.html |access-date=14 November 2019 |work=Firstpost |date=12 April 2014 |language=en}} Later in the year he collaborated with director Sooraj Barjatya in the romance Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! co-starring Madhuri Dixit. During the 1995 awards season, the film won 3 Filmfare Awards for Best Film, Best Director and Best Actress. It also won the National Award for being the most popular film of the year.{{cite web|title=Salman Khan's biggest blockbusters|url=http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/slideshow/salman-khan-s-biggest-blockbusters_198.html/10|work=Biplob Ghosal|publisher=Zeenews.com|date=18 August 2012}} Earning more than {{INR|2 billion}}{{Cite news |last=Chopra |first=Anupama |author-link=Anupama Chopra |date=15 December 1996 |title=The Great Gamblers |work=India Today |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/indiascope/story/19961215-the-great-gamblers-753776-1996-12-15}}{{cite book |title=Limca Book of Records |date=1999 |series=Limca Book of Records |publisher=Bisleri Beverages Limited |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=IP1tAAAAMAAJ |quote=Rajshri's magnum opus Hum Aapke Hain Koun (HAHK) directed by Sooraj R. Barjatya grossed over {{nowrap|Rs 200 crore}} the first year.}}{{cite journal |title=The Film Journal |journal=The Film Journal |year=1995 |volume=90 |issue=1–6 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=WwLsAAAAMAAJ |publisher=Pubsun Corporation |quote=One outstanding exception is Hum 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.}} ({{US$|63.8 million|long=no}}) worldwide, the film became the biggest Bollywood hit of the year and the highest-grossing Indian film up until then.{{Cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Kud_g_0I6_AC |title=Guinness World Records 2001 |last1=Footman |first1=Tim |last2=Young |first2=Mark C. |date=May 2001 |publisher=Bantam Books |isbn=978-0-553-58375-5 |page=147 |quote=Highest-grossing Indian movie Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! (India, 1994) took over $63.8 million in its first year.}} It is one of the films on Box Office India's list of "Biggest Blockbusters Ever in Hindi Cinema".{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=350&catName=QmlnZ2VzdCBCbG9ja2J1c3RlcnMgRXZlcg== |title=The Biggest Blockbusters Ever in Hindi Cinema |publisher=Box Office India |access-date=21 October 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121012163039/http://boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=350&catName=QmlnZ2VzdCBCbG9ja2J1c3RlcnMgRXZlcg%3D%3D |archive-date=12 October 2012 }} In 2006, it was still the fourth-highest grossing Bollywood film ever, according to Box Office India.{{cite web|url=http://boxofficeindia.com/alltime.htm|title=All Time Grossers Inflation Adjusted|publisher=Box Office India|access-date=28 October 2006 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20061024031908/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/alltime.htm |archive-date = 24 October 2006}} In 1995 he starred in Rakesh Roshan's Karan Arjun alongside Shah 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 1995 Filmfare Best Actor Award.[https://archive.today/20120709124932/http://filmfareawards.indiatimes.com/articleshow/articleshow/368630.cms The Nominations – 1995].

In 1996, Khan performed in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's directional debut Khamoshi: The Musical.{{cite web|title=Khamoshi: The Musical – Cinema |url=http://topic.ibnlive.in.com/khamoshi-the-musical/profile-334946.html |publisher=CNN-IBN |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131011163501/http://topic.ibnlive.in.com/khamoshi-the-musical/profile-334946.html |archive-date=11 October 2013 }} He also appeared in and Raj Kanwar's action hit Jeet.{{cite web|url=http://boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=202&catName=MTk5Ng==|title=Box Office 1996|publisher=Box Office India|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130224033328/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=202&catName=MTk5Ng%3D%3D|archive-date=24 February 2013}} He had two releases in 1997: Judwaa and Auzaar. The former was a comedy directed by David Dhawan where he played a dual role of twins separated at birth.{{cite web|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/entertainment/1997-vs-2017-salman-khan-vs-varun-dhawan-judwaa-vs-judwaa-2-a-t2-report-card/cid/1423726|title=1997 vs 2017. Salman Khan vs Varun Dhawan. Judwaa vs Judwaa 2. A t2 report card|date=3 October 2017|work=The Telegraph |location=India |access-date=23 November 2019}}

Khan worked in five different films in 1998, his first release being the romantic comedy film Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya opposite Kajol, one of the biggest commercial successes of that year.{{cite web|title=Top Lifetime Grossers 1995–1999 (Figures in Ind Rs) |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=126&catName=MTk5MC0xOTk5 |publisher=Box Office India |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131014072959/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=126&catName=MTk5MC0xOTk5 |archive-date=14 October 2013 }} This was followed by the moderately successful drama Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai{{Hairspace}}{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/salmankhan.htm|title=Salman Khan's box office filmography|publisher=Box Office India|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071116053128/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/salmankhan.htm|archive-date=16 November 2007|access-date=1 December 2007}} 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.{{cite web|title=Love at first slight|url=http://www.rediff.co.in/movies/1998/may/23jab.htm|work=Dhara Kothari|publisher=Rediff}} He also had an extended cameo in Karan Johar's directorial debut, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, which earned him critical acclaim and a second Filmfare Award under the Best Supporting Actor category.{{cite news|title=The Winners – 1998|url=http://filmfareawards.indiatimes.com/articleshow/articleshow/articleshow/368679.cms|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120708042017/http://filmfareawards.indiatimes.com/articleshow/articleshow/articleshow/368679.cms|archive-date=8 July 2012|work=The Times of India}}

In 1999, Khan starred in three films: Hum Saath-Saath Hain, Biwi No.1,{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=205&catName=MTk5OQ==|title=Box Office 1999|publisher=Box Office India|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130224033434/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=205&catName=MTk5OQ%3D%3D|archive-date=24 February 2013}} and Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam alongside Aishwarya Rai and Ajay Devgan, which earned him another Best Actor nomination at the Filmfare awards.{{cite news|title=The Nominations – 1999|url=http://filmfareawards.indiatimes.com/articleshow/articleshow/368694.cms|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120708193222/http://filmfareawards.indiatimes.com/articleshow/articleshow/368694.cms|archive-date=8 July 2012|work=The Times of India}} 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."{{cite web|title=A Treat to Watch|url=http://www.rediff.com/entertai/1999/jun/17hum.htm|work=Sharmila Taliculam|publisher=Rediff}}

In 2001, Khan appeared in Chori Chori Chupke Chupke, which addressed the issue of surrogate childbirth. In it, Khan played the role of a rich industrialist who hires a surrogate mother after his wife becomes infertile.{{Cite web |url=https://www.rediff.com/entertai/2001/mar/09cccc.htm |title=The review of Chori Chori Chupke Chupke |last=Verma |first=Sukanya |date=March 2001 |work=Rediff.com|access-date=14 May 2019}} 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. In 2002, he starred in Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam.{{Cite web |url=https://m.rediff.com/movies/2002/may/24hum.htm |title=rediff.com: Movies: The Rediff Review: Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam |work=Rediff.com|access-date=24 November 2019}}

For Tere 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..."{{cite web |author=Adarsh, Taran |url=http://indiafm.com/movies/review/7078/index.html |title=Tere Naam |publisher=indiaFM |date=15 August 2003 |access-date=21 February 2008 |archive-date=10 May 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080510075119/http://www.indiafm.com/movies/review/7078/index.html |url-status=dead }} Director Satish 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 Salmans career so far."{{cite news |title=Tere Naam is Salman's best act |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Tere-Naam-is-Salmans-best-act/articleshow/130817.cms|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130504131328/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2003-08-14/news-interviews/27174250_1_love-story-tere-naam-tamil-film|archive-date=4 May 2013 |work=The Times of India |author=Madhureeta Mukherjee|access-date=17 August 2012 |url-status=live |date=14 August 2003}} His career progressed with comedies like Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004) and No Entry'' (2005).{{cite book |last1=Bhaskar |first1=Ira |last2=Allen |first2=Richard |title=Bombay cinema's Islamicate histories |date=2022 |publisher=Intellect Books |location=Bristol |isbn=978-1-78938-397-3 |language=English |chapter=13}}

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Khan started 2007 with the ensemble film Salaam-e-Ishq. He appeared in the Hollywood movie, Marigold opposite American actress Ali Larter. The film told the love story of an Indian man and an American woman.{{Cite news |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2007/08/17/movies/17mari.html |title=Marigold – Movie – Review |last=Saltz |first=Rachel |date=17 August 2007 |work=The New York Times|access-date=14 May 2019 |issn=0362-4331}}

Khan hosted the second season of the game show 10 Ka Dum during 2009. According to a 2008 report from Biz Asia UK, the show earned enough target rating points (TRPs) for Sony Entertainment Television to regain its third position in the Indian television ratings.{{cite news |url=http://www.media247.co.uk/bizasia/sony-tv-regains-numero-three-position |title=Sony TV regains numero three position |publisher=BizAsia UK |author=Lakhvinder Baddhan |date=25 August 2008|access-date=9 January 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131219224507/http://www.media247.co.uk/bizasia/sony-tv-regains-numero-three-position|archive-date=19 December 2013}}

He appeared in Wanted (a remake of 2006 Telugu super hit film Pokiri), directed by choreographer turned director Prabhu Deva. The film received mixed reviews. Taran Adarsh from Bollywood 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 like WANTED, in a role that seems like an extension of his personality, you can't think of anyone else enacting this role with flourish."{{Cite web |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/wanted-3/critic-review/wanted-3-movie-review/ |title=Wanted Review 4/5 {{!}} Wanted Movie Review {{!}} Wanted 2009 Public Review {{!}} Film Review|last=Hungama|first=Bollywood|website=Bollywood Hungama |date=18 September 2009 |access-date=14 May 2019}} Raja Sen from Rediff 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 like Wanted underscores is how badly Bollywood needs a breed of younger leading men. And how the existing lot need roles that fit."{{Cite web |url=https://movies.rediff.com/report/2009/sep/18/review-hindi-wanted.htm |title=Review: Wanted is watchable... casually |website=Rediff|access-date=14 May 2019}} He appeared in two other films that year, Main Aurr Mrs Khanna and London Dreams.{{cite news |title=Preview: Main Aurr Mrs Khanna |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/preview-main-aurr-mrs-khanna/story-Qj70pV5i1lqWXUgmQXrysN.html |access-date=2 January 2023 |work=Hindustan Times |date=14 October 2009 |language=en}}{{Citation|title=London Dreams Movie Review {3/5}: Critic Review of London Dreams by Times of India|newspaper=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/london-dreams/movie-review/5181011.cms|access-date=24 November 2019}}{{rating|3|5}}

Khan's first release of 2010 was Anil Sharma's film Veer.{{Cite web |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/movie-reviews/preview-veer/story-CiqEwcL2RFBRyfUF7E8vtO.html |title=Preview: Veer |date=21 January 2010 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en|access-date=24 November 2019}} In his second release of 2010, Dabangg, Khan played the role of a fearless cop with comic effect in the film.{{Cite web |url=https://www.news18.com/news/buzz/5-years-of-dabangg-10-epic-lines-from-the-film-that-we-still-use-1090942.html |title=5 Years of 'Dabangg': 10 epic lines from the film that we still use |website=News18|access-date=24 November 2019 |date=10 September 2015}} The film was noted by the Economic Times as being remarkable for its commercial success, despite having an "accent on inanity..." and "...complete incoherence in terms of plot and credibility."{{Cite news |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/media/entertainment/dabangg-17th-highest-grosser-of-all-times/articleshow/6634478.cms |title=Dabangg: 17th highest grosser of all times |last=Kazmi |first=Nikhat |date=27 September 2010 |work=The Economic Times|access-date=14 May 2019}} 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 of Chulbul Pandey with unbridled enthusiasm and zeal."

Dabangg won several awards, including the National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment.{{Cite web |url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/dabangg-wins-at-national-awards-too-/793229/ |title=Dabangg wins at National Awards too! |website=The Indian Express|access-date=24 November 2019 |date=19 May 2011}} It was later remade in Tamil and Telugu.{{Cite web |url=https://www.financialexpress.com/photos/business-gallery/69865/salman-khan-box-office-collections-highs-and-lows-through-the-years/ |title=Salman Khan's box office collections highs and lows through the years |date=6 May 2015 |website=The Financial Express |language=en-US|access-date=24 November 2019}} The film was produced by his brother Arbaaz Khan. It was reported by the Hindustan Times that the film opened to full houses across the country.{{Cite web |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Dabangg-beats-3-Idiots-collects-Rs-14-crore-on-opening-day/Article1-598793.aspx |title=Dabangg beats 3 Idiots, collects Rs 14 crore on opening day – Hindustan Times |date=19 September 2010|access-date=14 May 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100919041309/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Dabangg-beats-3-Idiots-collects-Rs-14-crore-on-opening-day/Article1-598793.aspx|archive-date=19 September 2010}}{{cite web |title=Dabangg Is 17th All Time Blockbuster |url=http://boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=2043&nCat=box_office_news |publisher=Box Office India |access-date=25 September 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100924023928/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=2043&nCat=box_office_news |archive-date=24 September 2010}} Khan received a Star Screen Award for Best Actor{{Cite web |url=https://www.financialexpress.com/entertainment/bad-boy-to-superstar-dabangg-salman-khan-comes-a-long-way/69832/ |title=Bad boy to superstar, 'Dabangg' Salman Khan comes a long way |date=6 May 2015 |website=The Financial Express |language=en-US|access-date=24 November 2019}} and a Stardust Award for Star of the Year – Male for his performance.{{Cite web |url=https://indianexpress.com/photos/entertainment-gallery/happy-birthday-salman-khan-the-actor-turns-50/ |title=Happy Birthday Salman Khan: 'Dabangg' actor turns 50 |date=27 December 2015 |website=The Indian Express |language=en-IN|access-date=24 November 2019}} He was also nominated for his sixth Filmfare Award for Best Actor.{{Cite web |url=https://www.businessinsider.in/salman-khan-never-won-a-filmfare-award-for-best-actor/if-filmfare-awards-are-indias-oscars-salman-khan-is-our-leonardo-dicaprio-know-how/Bodyguard-2011/slideshow/50635349.cms |title=If Filmfare Awards are India's Oscars, Salman Khan is our Leonardo DiCaprio, know how! |website=Business Insider|access-date=24 November 2019 |date=19 January 2016}} Anupama Chopra from NDTV wrote about his performance: "It's the role of a lifetime and Salman Khan bites into it like a starving man devours a feast. He inhabits it fully, strutting and swaggering and even, spoofing himself."{{cite web |work=NDTV movies |publisher=NDTV |author=Chopra, Anupama |url=http://movies.ndtv.com/movie_review.aspx?id=547&albumname=Review:+Dabangg&cp |title=Review: Dabangg |access-date=19 August 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110714162020/http://movies.ndtv.com/movie_review.aspx?id=547&albumname=Review%3A%2BDabangg&cp |archive-date=14 July 2011}}

Khan's first release of 2011 was Ready (a remake of the 2008 Telugu film of the same name). Ready held a record for being the second highest grossing Bollywood film of 2011.{{cite news |title=Ajay Devgn, Salman Khan, Aamir Khan: The Billion-Dollar club |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Ajay-Devgn-Salman-Khan-Aamir-Khan-The-Billion-Dollar-club/articleshow/9493200.cms|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131105220610/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-08-06/news-interviews/29854940_1_aamir-khan-films-singham|archive-date=5 November 2013|access-date=21 October 2012 |work=The Times of India |url-status=live |date=5 August 2011}}{{cite web |title=Audience is now READY for DOUBLE DHAMAAL! |url=http://www.bollywoodtrade.com/trade-news/audience-is-now-ready-for-double-dhamaal/89CD9C85-EFF3-4293-859B-9AC5C6F1D770/index.htm |publisher=Bollywoodtrade.com|access-date=21 October 2012 |author=Abid, Bollywood Trade Editorial |date=25 June 2011|archive-date=21 March 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120321024010/http://www.bollywoodtrade.com/trade-news/audience-is-now-ready-for-double-dhamaal/89CD9C85-EFF3-4293-859B-9AC5C6F1D770/index.htm}} He next appeared in Bodyguard, a remake of the 2010 Malayalam film of the same name. The film was not well received by critics, though it became India's highest-earning film of the year.{{cite web |title=Bodyguard v Dabangg Territory Figures |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=3554&nCat= |publisher=Box Office India |access-date=12 October 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130722032803/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=3554&nCat= |archive-date=22 July 2013}}

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Khan's first release of 2012 was Ek Tha Tiger where he starred opposite Katrina Kaif and acted as an Indian spy. The film garnered positive reactions from critics{{cite web |title=Ek Tha Tiger Movie Reviews |url=http://www.reviewgang.com/movies/186-Ek-Tha-Tiger-movie-review |publisher=Review Gang}} while opening to extremely strong box office collections.{{cite web |title=Ek Tha Tiger Collects 10 Crore in Week Three |url=http://boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=4869&nCat= |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120910004543/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=4869&nCat= |archive-date=10 September 2012 |publisher=Box Office India |access-date=7 September 2012}} The film marks his first association with Yash Raj Films.{{cite web |work=NDTV movies |publisher=NDTV |author=Gitanjali Roy |title=Ek Tha Tiger collects record-breaking Rs 32 crores on opening day |date=16 August 2012 |access-date=18 August 2012 |url=http://movies.ndtv.com/movie_story.aspx?ID=ENTEN20120212462&subcatg=MOVIESINDIA&keyword=bollywood&nid=255247 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120820005044/http://movies.ndtv.com/movie_story.aspx?ID=ENTEN20120212462&subcatg=MOVIESINDIA&keyword=bollywood&nid=255247 |archive-date=20 August 2012}}

Khan starred in Dabangg 2, the sequel of Dabangg, in 2012 under the production of Arbaaz Khan. Dabangg 2 eventually emerged as a huge financial success with revenues of {{INRConvert|2.5|b|year=2012|mode=historical}} globally.{{cite web |title=Dabangg 2 Is Third Film To Hit 250 Crore Worldwide |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5417&nCat= |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130224002628/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5417&nCat= |archive-date=24 February 2013 |publisher=Box Office India |access-date=20 February 2013}}

After a one-year gap, Khan's first release of 2014 was Jai Ho (an official remake of the 2006 Telugu film Stalin), which he starred in opposite Daisy Shah. His second release, Kick, a remake of a Telugu film has entered the Rs. 2 billion club in India on Eid. He also sang the "Hangover" song from the movie.{{cite news |title=Salman khan starrer Kick enters 100 crore Club in India |url=http://www.patrika.com/news/salman-khan-starrer-kick-enters-100-crore-club-in-india/1020620 |access-date=29 July 2014 |work=Patrika Group |issue=29 July 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140729151137/http://www.patrika.com/news/salman-khan-starrer-kick-enters-100-crore-club-in-india/1020620 |archive-date=29 July 2014}}

Khan's first film of 2015, Bajrangi Bhaijaan, which was released on Eid, received acclaim from critics and the public and broke several box office records upon release. The film, grossing {{INRConvert|1.84|b|year=2015|mode=historical}} on its first week beat the previous record of PK.{{cite web |title=Top India First week All Time |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/Collections/india_records_week |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150718050258/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/Collections/india_records_week |archive-date=18 July 2015}} This was Khan's first and the second Bollywood film after PK to enter the 300 club.{{cite news |title='PK' to 'War': 8 Bollywood movies that are part of the Rs 300 crore club |url=https://www.wionews.com/photos/8-bollywood-movies-who-made-their-mark-in-300-crore-club-see-pics-257502 |access-date=20 August 2022 |publisher=WION |date=23 October 2019 |language=en}} The film became the second highest-grossing Bollywood film in India and worldwide at that time, with a collection of over 6 billion.{{cite web |url=http://www.indicine.com/movies/bollywood/bajrangi-bhaijaan-grosses-rs-600-crore-worldwide/ |title=Bajrangi Bhaijaan grosses Rs 600 crore worldwide |work=indicine.com |date=14 August 2015 |access-date=19 August 2015}} Bajrangi Bhaijaan crossed 300 crore within 20 days of its release and became the second highest grosser to date in India,{{cite web |url=http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/movies/blockbuster-salman-khans-bajrangi-bhaijaan-makes-rs-300-cr-in-india_1642575.html |title=Blockbuster! Salman Khan's 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan' makes Rs 300 cr in India |work=Zee News|access-date=19 August 2015 |date=6 August 2015}}{{cite web |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/salman-khan-bajrangi-bhaijaan-300-cr-india-20-days-2nd-highest-grosser-pk/ |title=Salman Khan 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan' becomes the second highest grosser in India after PK |date=6 August 2015 |work=The Indian Express|access-date=19 August 2015}} 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 {{INRConvert|2|b|year=2015|mode=historical}} net domestically.{{cite web |url=http://movies.ndtv.com/bollywood/salman-khans-prem-ratan-dhan-payo-makes-a-200-cr-hat-trick-1247955 |title=Salman Khans Prem Ratan Dhan Payo Makes a 200 Cr Hat-Trick – NDTV Movies |work=NDTVMovies.com}} He became the only actor to collect over {{INRConvert|5|b|year=2015|mode=historical}} domestic net in a single year in India.{{cite web |url=http://www.financialexpress.com/article/lifestyle/showbiz/prem-ratan-dhan-payo-prdp-box-office-collections-salman-khan-rs-500-crore-club-bollywood-no-1/169456/ |title=Prem Ratan Dhan Payo (PRDP) box office collections enable Salman Khan's entry into new Rs 500-crore club at No. 1 spot – The Financial Express |date=23 November 2015 |work=The Financial Express|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151124053730/http://www.financialexpress.com/article/lifestyle/showbiz/prem-ratan-dhan-payo-prdp-box-office-collections-salman-khan-rs-500-crore-club-bollywood-no-1/169456/|archive-date=24 November 2015}}{{cite web |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/salman-khans-prem-ratan-dhan-payo-bajrangi-bhaijaan-jointly-earn-more-than-rs-500-cr/ |title=Salman Khan's 'Prem Ratan Dhan Payo, 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan' jointly earn more than Rs. 500 cr |date=24 November 2015 |work=The Indian Express}}{{Cite web |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/prem-ratan-dhan-payo-bajrangi-bhaijaan-salman-khan-is-the-first-rs-500-crore-actor-of-2015-bajrangi-bhaijaan-total-collection-prdp-total-collection-274144-2015-11-24 |title=Prem Ratan Dhan Payo, Bajrangi Bhaijaan: Salman Khan is the first Rs 500-crore actor of 2015 |date=24 November 2015 |website=India Today|access-date=27 December 2019}}{{cite web |url=http://movies.ndtv.com/bollywood/salman-khan-is-now-only-actor-to-make-500-cr-in-a-year-for-bollywood-1246836 |title=Salman Khan is Now Only Actor to Make 500 Cr in a Year For Bollywood |work=NDTVMovies.com}}

Khan's first film of 2016, yet again another Eid release, Sultan, directed by Ali Abbas Zafar for Yash 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{{cite web |title=Sultan Takes Bumper Opening – New Records Likely |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=2131 |publisher=Box Office India |date=6 July 2016|access-date=1 August 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160723180729/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=2131|archive-date=23 July 2016}} and grossed approximately {{INRConvert|365|m|year=2016|mode=historical}} on its opening day.{{cite web |title=Box Office: Worldwide Collections and Day wise breakup of Sultan |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/box-office/special-features/id/716|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160708092436/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/box-office/special-features/id/716/|archive-date=8 July 2016 |website=Bollywood Hungama |date=7 July 2016|access-date=1 August 2016}} The film also collected another {{INRConvert|74.86|year=2016|mode=historical}} on its first weekend, bringing its total first week collections to an approximate of {{INRConvert|2.08|b|year=2016|mode=historical}}.{{cite news |title=Salman Khan's 'Sultan' beats 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan's' first-week collection |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Salman-Khans-Sultan-beats-Bajrangi-Bhaijaans-first-week-collection/articleshow/53203800.cms |work=The Times of India |date=14 July 2016|access-date=1 August 2016}} By the end of its second week, the film had grossed an estimated {{INRConvert|2.78|b|year=2016|mode=historical}}{{cite web |title=Sultan Has Very Good Second Week |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=2174 |publisher=Box Office India |date=22 July 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160723180300/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=2174|archive-date=23 July 2016|access-date=1 August 2016}} and later became the second film of Khan to net over 300 crores.{{cite web |title='Sultan' box office collection: Salman Khan-starrer crosses Rs. 300 crore mark |url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/sultan-box-office-collection-salman-khan-starrer-crosses-rs-300-crore-mark-photos-689572#PYHHdBOSDbXwXosd.97 |website=International Business Times |date=10 August 2016|access-date=10 August 2016}} As of 9 August, the film grossed {{INRConvert|5.83|b|year=2016|mode=historical}} worldwide.{{cite web |title=Box Office: Worldwide Collections and Day wise breakup of Sultan |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/box-office/special-features/id/716|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160708092436/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/box-office/special-features/id/716/|archive-date=8 July 2016 |website=Bollywood Hungama |date=7 July 2015|access-date=10 August 2016}}

In June 2017, Khan appeared in Tubelight, his third collaboration with Kabir Khan after Ek Tha Tiger and Bajrangi Bhaijaan. This film also starred Khan's real-life brother Sohail Khan. Despite its high expectations, the film failed to do well at the box office.{{cite web|url=https://boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=3038|title=Tubelight Aftermath - The Director At Fault|date=29 June 2017}} Khan's second release of 2017 Tiger Zinda Hai, a sequel to Ek Tha Tiger{{cite news |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-exclusive-it-s-official-katrina-kaif-opposite-salman-khan-in-tiger-zinda-hai-2254772 |title=Exclusive: It's official! Katrina Kaif opposite Salman Khan in 'Tiger Zinda Hai' |newspaper=DNA India |access-date=13 September 2016 |date=13 September 2016}} grossed {{INR}}190{{nbsp}}crore worldwide in its opening weekend.{{Cite web |url=https://www.boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=3526 |title=Worldwide Opening Weekends All Time – Tiger 5th |publisher=Box Office India|access-date=27 December 2019}} As of 23 January 2018, the film has grossed {{INRConvert|5.52|b|year=2017|mode=historical}} worldwide,{{cite web |title=All Time Worldwide Grossers – Tiger Zinda Hai Sixth |url=https://www.boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=3606 |publisher=Box Office India |date=23 January 2018}} including {{INRConvert|4.28|b|year=2017|mode=historical}} in India{{cite web |title=Box Office: Worldwide collections and day wise breakup of Tiger Zinda Hai |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/box-office-special-features/box-office-worldwide-collections-day-wise-breakup-tiger-zinda-hai/ |website=Bollywood Hungama|access-date=21 January 2018 |date=23 December 2017}} and {{INRConvert|1.23|b|year=2017|mode=historical}} overseas.{{cite news |title=Box Office: Tiger Zinda Hai grosses 533 crores worldwide |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/box-office-special-features/box-office-tiger-zinda-hai-grosses-533-crores-worldwide/ |work=Bollywood Hungama |date=13 January 2018}}

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 including Anil 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.{{cite web |title=Race 3 |url=https://boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=3785 |publisher=Box Office India |access-date=12 November 2023}} Khan starred in Bharat that was released on 5 June 2019 and Dabangg 3 that was released on 20 December 2019.{{Cite news |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/whoa-heres-first-look-salman-khan-ali-abbas-zafars-bharat/ |title=WHOA! Here's the FIRST LOOK of Salman Khan in Ali Abbas Zafar's Bharat |date=24 July 2018 |website=Bollywood Hungama|access-date = 27 July 2018}}{{Cite web |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/dabangg-3-first-look-salman-khan-returns-as-notorious-chulbul-robinhood-pandey-in-third-part-of-franchise-7322731.html |title=Dabangg 3 first look: Salman Khan returns as notorious 'Chulbul Robinhood Pandey' in third part of franchise |date=11 September 2019 |website=Firstpost |language=en |access-date=20 March 2020}} Bharat was a moderate hit whereas Dabangg 3 flopped commercially.{{cite web |title=Bharat |url=https://boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=5671 |publisher=Box Office India |access-date=12 November 2023}}{{cite web |title=Dabangg 3 |url=https://www.boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=5742 |publisher=Box Office India |access-date=12 November 2023}} Meanwhile, Kick 2 which was scheduled to release around Christmas 2019 had been delayed.{{Cite news |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/confirmed-salman-khans-kick-2-release-christmas-2019/ |title=CONFIRMED! Salman Khan's Kick 2 to release on Christmas 2019 |date=7 February 2018 |work=Bollywood Hungama|access-date = 7 February 2018}}{{Cite web |url=https://www.filmfare.com/news/bollywood/salman-khans-kick-2-will-not-release-on-eid-in-2020_-35870.html |title=Salman Khan's Kick 2 will not release on Eid in 2020 |website=filmfare.com |language=en |access-date=20 March 2020}} He starred in Radhe 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.{{cite web |title=Antim – The Final Truth |url=https://www.boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=6148 |publisher=Box Office India |access-date=12 November 2023}}

He next did a cameo in Pathaan, reprising his eponymous role as Tiger. The same year, he starred in Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan, the remake of Veeram, directed by Farhad Samji.{{cite news |title=Salman Khan starrer 'Kabhi Eid Kabhi Diwali' to release in his birthday week this year |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/salman-khan-starrer-kabhi-eid-kabhi-diwali-to-release-in-his-birthday-week-this-year-report/articleshow/89968797.cms |access-date=4 March 2022 |work=The Times of India |date=3 March 2022 |language=en}} The film received mixed reviews and turned out to be another box office flop for the actor.{{cite web |title=Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan |url=https://www.boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=7782 |publisher=Box Office India |access-date=12 November 2023}} Khan next reprised his role as Tiger in Tiger 3 (2023), as part of the YRF Spy Universe.{{cite web |access-date=4 March 2022 |title=Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif ready to roar in theatres with Tiger 3 on Eid 2023, watch power-packed announcement |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/salman-khan-katrina-kaif-ready-roar-theatres-tiger-3-eid-2023-watch-power-packed-announcement/ |website=Bollywood Hungama |date=4 March 2022 |archive-date=4 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220304213504/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/salman-khan-katrina-kaif-ready-roar-theatres-tiger-3-eid-2023-watch-power-packed-announcement/ |url-status=live}} Made on a budget of {{INRConvert|300|c}},{{Cite web |last=Hungama |first=Bollywood |date=5 August 2020 |title=BREAKING: Salman Khan and Aditya Chopra take Tiger 3 to next level; Rs. 300 crore budget for the last film of the franchise : Bollywood News – Bollywood Hungama |website=Bollywood Hungama |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/breaking-salman-khan-aditya-chopra-take-tiger-3-next-level-rs-300-crore-budget-last-film-franchise/ |access-date=26 September 2023 |language=en |archive-date=28 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230128193616/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/breaking-salman-khan-aditya-chopra-take-tiger-3-next-level-rs-300-crore-budget-last-film-franchise/ |url-status=live}} the movie went on to gross over {{INRConvert|466.63|c}} worldwide to emerge a hit venture.{{Cite web |date=26 November 2023 |title=Tiger 3 Box Office |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/tiger-3/box-office/ |work=Bollywood Hungama|access-date=27 November 2023|archive-date=25 November 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231125153404/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/tiger-3/box-office/|url-status=live}} After making cameos in Singham Again and Baby John in 2024, Khan starred in AR Murugadoss' action film Sikandar (2025). Chirag Segal of News18 praised Khan's action sequences and chemistry with Rashmika Mandanna, who is 31 years his junior, but noted his limited emotional range in dramatic scenes.{{Cite news |last=Sehgal |first=Chirag |date=30 March 2025 |title=Sikandar Movie Review: Salman Khan And Rashmika Mandanna Starrer Solely Relies On Bhai's Mass-Appeal |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/sikandar-movie-review-salman-khan-and-rashmika-mandanna-starrer-solely-relies-on-bhais-mass-appeal-9280543.html |work=News18 |access-date=30 March 2025}} Rahul Desai of The Hollywood Reporter was critical of the movie and Khan's performance as "alpha-male-saviour", stating that "Khan's version of reality is too detached from storytelling to affect the viewers."{{Cite magazine |last=Desai |first=Rahul |date=30 March 2025 |title=‘Sikandar’ Movie Review: Salman Khan Stars in A Bloated, Old-Fashioned Misfire |url=https://www.hollywoodreporterindia.com/reviews/theatrical/sikandar-movie-review-salman-khan-stars-in-a-bloated-old-fashioned-misfire |magazine=The Hollywood Reporter India |access-date=1 April 2025}}

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 the Being Human organisation. The first film made under the banner was the kids' entertainer Chillar Party, which went on to win 3 National Awards for Best Children's Film, Best Original Screenplay and Best Child Artist(s).{{cite news |date=10 June 2011 |title=SKBH Productions to do charity |work=The Indian Express |url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/skbh-productions-to-do-charity/800979}}{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Chillar-Party-wins-3-National-Awards/articleshow/12176211.cms|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130816212541/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-03-07/news-interviews/31131842_1_chillar-party-vikas-bahl-national-award|archive-date=16 August 2013 |work=The Times of India |title=Chillar Party wins 3 National Awards! |url-status=live|date=7 March 2012}} Khan is the brand ambassador of BMC's Open Defecation Free drive since 2016.{{Cite news |title=Salman Khan is BMC's Open Defecation Free drive brand ambassador |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/salman-khan-is-bmcs-open-defecation-free-drive-brand-ambassador/articleshow/56039774.cms |work=The Economic Times |agency=PTI |issn=0013-0389 |date=17 December 2016 |access-date=12 December 2024}}

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In 2014, he launched another production house called SKF (Salman Khan Films). The first film released under this banner was the Canadian film Dr. Cabbie. The film earned $350,452 on its opening day at the box office. The next films under this banner were Hero, in which he also sang the title song "Hero"{{cite web |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/salman-khan-records-a-song-for-hero-until-the-wee-hours/ |title=Watch: Salman Khan sings 'Main Hoon Hero Tera' in Sooraj, Athiya's 'Hero' |date=6 August 2015 |work=The Indian Express|access-date=19 August 2015}}{{cite web |url=http://movies.ndtv.com/bollywood/surprise-salman-khan-releases-hero-song-a-day-early-on-popular-demand-1204822 |title=Surprise! Salman Khan Releases Hero Song a Day Early on Popular Demand |work=NDTVMovies.com}} by Nikhil Advani, which starred Aditya Pancholi's son Suraj Pancholi and Sunil Shetty's daughter Athiya Shetty; and Bajrangi Bhaijaan by Kabir Khan starring Khan himself with Kareena Kapoor and Nawazuddin Siddiqui.{{cite web |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/2733746/Eros-International-acquires-global-distribution-rights-of-Salman-Khans-Bajrangi-Bhaijaan-and-Hero|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150202001319/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/2733746/Eros-International-acquires-global-distribution-rights-of-Salman-Khans-Bajrangi-Bhaijaan-and-Hero|archive-date = 2 February 2015 |title=Eros International acquires global distribution rights of Salman Khan's Bajrangi Bhaijaan and Hero |date=8 December 2014 |website=Bollywood Hungama}}

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In 2008 Khan hosted 10 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.{{cite news |url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2008-06-10/news/27691692_1_average-rating-tvr-amap |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120531081008/http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2008-06-10/news/27691692_1_average-rating-tvr-amap |url-status=dead |archive-date=31 May 2012 |title=Salman Khan revs up Sony's TRP ratings with Dus Ka Dum |date=10 June 2008 |work=The Times of India}} According to reports, the show helped Sony TV regain its third position in the Indian television ratings.{{Cite news |url=http://media247.co.uk/bizasia/newsarchive/2008/08/sony_tv_regains.php |title=Sony TV regains numero three position |publisher=BizAsia UK |author=Lakhvinder Baddhan |date=25 August 2008 |access-date=9 January 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090219121444/http://media247.co.uk/bizasia/newsarchive/2008/08/sony_tv_regains.php |archive-date=19 February 2009}} 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 hosted Bigg Boss 4. The show was widely accepted and appreciated due to Khan's hosting and surpassed the famous hosting of Amitabh Bachchan.{{cite news |title=Salman to host Big Boss 4 |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tv-/Salman-to-host-Big-Boss-4/articleshow/6251739.cms |work=The Times of India |access-date=10 September 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100806195403/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tv-/Salman-to-host-Big-Boss-4/articleshow/6251739.cms |archive-date=6 August 2010}}

The Grand Finale episode on 8 January 2011, received a TRP of 6.7, which was the highest among the finales of other Indian reality shows such as Kaun Banega Crorepati, Rahul Dulhaniya Le Jayega, MasterChef and DID –Li'l Masters.{{cite web |title=Bigg Boss 4 ends on a high note with 6.7 TVR |work=Indian Television Dot Com |url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/mam/headlines/y2k11/jan/janmam51.php |publisher=Indiantelevision.com|access-date=17 January 2011 |date=12 January 2011}} Due to high TRP Khan again hosted Bigg Boss 5 along with Sanjay Dutt in 2011 and because of huge acceptance he also hosted Bigg Boss 6 and Bigg Boss 7 in 2012 and 2013. In 2013 Khan hosted the Star Guild Award for the first time.{{cite news |title=Winners of Renault Star Guild Awards 2013 |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/winners-of-renault-star-guild-awards-2013/story-yKe0B8kmfEoziJl3HR87pM.html |access-date=20 August 2022 |work=Hindustan Times |date=18 February 2013 |language=en}}{{cite news |title=Salman Khan to host Guild Awards 2013 |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/content/311679/salman-khan-host-guild-awards.html |access-date=20 August 2022 |work=Deccan Herald |date=12 February 2013 |language=en}} Khan also hosted Bigg Boss 8, Bigg Boss 9, Bigg Boss 10, Bigg Boss 11, Bigg Boss 12, Bigg Boss 13, Bigg Boss 14, Bigg Boss 15, Bigg Boss 16 Bigg Boss 17,and Bigg Boss (Hindi TV series) season 18.

Khan was associated as a brand when he had advertised for Campa Cola,{{cite web |title=Salman Khan's first ad as a 15-year-old in the '80s just can't be missed! |url=http://www.abplive.in/movies/video-heres-salman-khans-first-ad-as-a-15-year-old-in-the-80s-380041 |publisher=abplive|access-date=30 July 2016 |date=13 July 2016|archive-date=15 July 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160715032921/http://www.abplive.in/movies/video-heres-salman-khans-first-ad-as-a-15-year-old-in-the-80s-380041|url-status=dead}} Limca Soft drink,{{cite news |last=Sanyal |first=Devapriya |title=Before Salman Khan the movie star came Salman Khan the model |url=https://scroll.in/reel/1015279/before-salman-khan-the-movie-star-came-salman-khan-the-model |access-date=20 August 2022 |publisher=Scroll.in |date=20 January 2022 |language=en}} Hero Honda bikes{{cite web |title=The Hero Honda CD100 AD Featuring Salman Khan old AD |url=http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/motorbikes/119612-salman-khan-suzuki-motorcycles-1st-brand-ambassador.html |publisher=team-bhp.com|access-date=22 November 2012 |date=23 April 2012}} and Double Bull shirts{{cite web |title=Nostalgia: When Salman modeled for Double Bull |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/slideshows/slideshow-all-that-will-happen-on-kbc-this-holi/ |website=Bollywood Hungama|access-date=20 February 2013 |date=19 February 2013}} 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 for Thums Up in 2002 and continued until its contract was over. Later Akshay Kumar replaced Khan. Later he was the brand ambassador of the soft drink Mountain Dew with whom he ended the contract in December 2010,{{cite web |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Tabloid/Salman-Khan-won-t-endorse-Mountain-Dew/Article1-845891.aspx |title=Salman Khan won't endorse Mountain Dew |work=Hindustan Times |date=25 April 2012 |access-date=27 July 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120615033733/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Tabloid/Salman-Khan-won-t-endorse-Mountain-Dew/Article1-845891.aspx |archive-date=15 June 2012}} and he has once again promoted Thums Up but ended contract soon after.{{cite web |title=Salman Khan signed as Thums Up brand ambassador |url=http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/celebrity/salman-khan-signed-as-thums-up-brand-ambassador_120583.htm |publisher=zeenews.india.com|access-date=22 November 2012 |date=7 October 2012}}{{cite news |title=Coca-Cola again ropes in Salman Khan to endorse 'Thums Up' |url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2012-10-07/news/34306340_1_coca-cola-india-thums-soft-drink-brand |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131220031929/http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2012-10-07/news/34306340_1_coca-cola-india-thums-soft-drink-brand |url-status=dead |archive-date=20 December 2013 |work=The Economic Times|access-date=22 November 2012 |date=7 October 2012}} He is now brand ambassador for Pepsi.{{cite news |title=Salman Khan is Pepsi's new face |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/services/advertising/salman-khan-is-pepsis-new-face/articleshow/72449728.cms |work=The Times of India |date=10 December 2019}} He has also become the brand ambassador for the travel website, Yatra, which also made him a shareholder.{{cite news |title=No one-time endorsement fee, stars have more at stake now: Salman?s deal with yatra.com is part of a growing trend |url=http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/no-one-time-endorsement-fee-stars-have-more-at-stake-now/471124/ |work=Business Standard |date=13 April 2012}} He is also the face of the History Channel and the new brand ambassador for Suzuki motorcycles,{{cite web |author=Our Bureau |url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/industry-and-economy/marketing/article3328776.ece |title=Business Line : Industry & Economy / Marketing: Suzuki Motorcycle to ride on Salman Khan |work=Business Line |access-date=27 July 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120625170453/http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/industry-and-economy/marketing/article3328776.ece |archive-date=25 June 2012}} Previously he endorsed Red Tape Shoes,{{cite web |title=Salman Khan to endorse Red Tape Shoes |url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/mam/headlines/y2k4/aug/augmam102.htm |publisher=indiantelevision.com|access-date=22 November 2012 |date=27 August 2004}} and now he is endorsing Relaxo Hawaii. Khan is also the brand ambassador of the detergent brand Wheel.{{cite web |title=Salman becomes brand ambassador for Wheel |url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/bollywood/news/2010/salman-ambassador-wheel-060310.html |work=The Economic Times|access-date=22 November 2012 |date=6 March 2012|archive-date=20 December 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131220035432/http://entertainment.oneindia.in/bollywood/news/2010/salman-ambassador-wheel-060310.html|url-status=dead}} He has also appeared for Chlormint, a brand of gum, with his brother Sohail Khan. The actor has also done a jewellery brand, Sangini with Kareena Kapoor.{{cite web |title=Salman Khan pumps up his brand value |url=http://businessofcinema.com/bollywood-news/salman-khan-pumps-up-his-brand-value/30477 |publisher=businessofcinema.com|access-date=22 November 2012 |date=3 February 2012}} Apart from innerwear brand Dixcy Scott and tablet BlackBerry Playbook, Britannia' s Tiger biscuits is the latest endorsement of Salman.{{cite web |title=Salman 'Tiger' Khan to endorse Tiger biscuits |url=http://www.indicine.com/movies/bollywood/salman-tiger-khan-to-endorse-tiger-biscuits/ |publisher=indicine.com|access-date=28 November 2012 |date=3 November 2012}} He is also the face of Ranbaxy' s Revital, replacing Yuvraj Singh.{{cite web |title=Salman Khan is the new brand ambassador for Ranbaxy's Revital |url=http://businessofcinema.com/bollywood-news/salman-khan-is-the-new-brand-ambassador-for-ranbaxys-revital/34611 |publisher=businessofcinema.com|access-date=28 November 2012 |date=3 November 2012}} Apart from these brands, he also has Rotomac Pen and SF Sonic Batteries endorsements.{{cite web |title=Just how much money is riding on Salman Khan? |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/just-how-much-is-riding-on-salman/20110826.htm |publisher=Rediff|access-date=6 December 2012 |date=26 August 2011}} Now Khan has been roped in as the brand ambassador of Dubai-based fashion label Splash,{{cite web |date=30 July 2013 |title=Salman Khan to endorse Dubai's Splash |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/1949471/Salman-Khan-to-endorse-Dubai%27s-Splash|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130801200442/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/1949471/Salman-Khan-to-endorse-Dubai%27s-Splash|archive-date=1 August 2013|access-date=30 July 2013 |website=Bollywood Hungama}} and has been also signed as the brand ambassador for Astral Limited the leading manufacturers of plumbing and drainage systems in the country.{{cite web |title=Salman Khan's new role |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Entertainment/Hindi/Bollywood/News/Salman-Khans-new-role/articleshow/39416882.cms |work=The Times of India|access-date=2 August 2014 |date=2 August 2014}} Khan is also the brand ambassador of civic body Bombay Municipal Corporation's (BMC) drive against open defecation in Mumbai,{{cite news |title=Salman Khan is now BMC's brand ambassador against open defecation |url=http://indianexpress.com/photos/entertainment-gallery/salman-khan-is-now-bmcs-brand-ambassador-against-open-defecation-meets-officials-4433387/ |newspaper=The Indian Express|access-date=18 December 2016 |date=18 December 2016}} and has been also signed by the Security and Surveillance brand, CP PLUS as their CCTV ambassador.{{cite news |title=CP PLUS Signs up Salman Khan as Its CCTV Ambassador |url=http://www.news18.com/news/tech/cp-plus-signs-up-salman-khan-as-its-cctv-ambassador-1523223.html|access-date=8 December 2017 |publisher=News 18 |date=20 September 2017}} Khan is now the second Ambassador along with Amitabh Bachchan for 'Emami Healthy & Tasty', 'Himani Best Choice' and 'Rasoi', apart from 'Bake Magic'.{{cite news |title=Salman Khan and Dangal director Nitesh Tiwari join hands |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/salman-khan-dangal-director-nitesh-tiwari-join-hands/|access-date=3 January 2018 |website=Bollywood Hungama |date=2 January 2018}}

The renowned Bollywood actor, made a significant investment in the property sector in 2012 when he purchased a commercial property on Linking Road for approximately 120 Crore Indian rupee. In 2017, the property gained prominence as it became the location for Future Retail's Food Hall, which was owned by Kishore Biyani's Future Group. An agreement was struck for a monthly rental of 80 Lakh Indian Rupees over a five-year period.{{Cite news |date=26 September 2023 |title=Salman Khan to get a rent of Rs 1 crore per month for his Santacruz property |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/salman-khan-to-get-a-rent-of-rs-1-crore-per-month-for-his-santacruz-property/articleshow/103926852.cms?from=mdr |access-date=26 September 2023 |issn=0971-8257}} However, due to non-payment of dues, a legal dispute arose, ultimately resulting in a ruling by the National 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, including Masaba Gupta, Mukul Agrawal, Purple Style Labs, Sanket Parekh (from the Pidilite Family), Rahul Kayan (SMIFS), and Harminder Sahni.{{Cite web |date=25 September 2023 |title=Mumbai: IIT and Kingston graduates lease Salman Khan's commercial property to open gourmet supermarket |url=https://www.cnbctv18.com/business/two-iitians-lease-salman-khans-commercial-mumbai-property-to-open-gourmet-food-store-food-square-17877201.htm |access-date=26 September 2023 |website=cnbctv18.com |language=en}} Food Square now rents out the Salman Khan-owned property for a monthly fee of 1 Crore Indian Rupees, marking a new chapter in the property's history.

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Khan has been involved in several charities during his career.{{cite web |url=http://www.ibnlive.com/news/salman-still-dares-to-bare-at-40/2843-8.html |title=Salman still dares to 'bare' at 40 |date=27 December 2005 |publisher=CNN-IBN |access-date=1 December 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071012133824/http://ibnlive.com/news/salman-still-dares-to-bare-at-40/2843-8.html |archive-date=12 October 2007}} He has started an NGO called Being 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.{{cite web |author=Our Bureau |url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/industry-and-economy/marketing/article2717241.ece |title=Business Line : Industry & Economy / Marketing: Salman Khan's NGO Being Human to launch stores by Feb |work=Business Line |access-date=25 December 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120111212823/http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/industry-and-economy/marketing/article2717241.ece |archive-date=11 January 2012}} 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.{{cite news |url=http://www.beinghumanonline.com/about_foundation.php |title=The Salman Khan Foundation |date=7 December 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120428204957/http://www.beinghumanonline.com/about_foundation.php |archive-date=28 April 2012}}

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 to Being Human. The first film made under the banner was the kids' entertainer Chillar Party, which went on to win 3 National Awards for Best Children's film, Best Original Screenplay and Child Artist's Award.

In January 2012, Khan offered to pay {{INRConvert|4|m|year=2012|mode=historical}} to release about 400 prisoners from about 63 prisons in the state of Uttar 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.{{cite web |title=Salman Khan to help free 400 prison inmates in Uttar Pradesh |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/salman-to-help-free-400-prison-inmates-in-up/20120127.htm|access-date=27 January 2012 |website=Rediff}}

In July 2015, Khan offered to donate the profits of his most successful film Bajrangi Bhaijaan to poor farmers all over India.{{cite news |title=Salman Khan to donate profits of Bajrangi Bhaijaan to farmers? |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/salman-khan-to-donate-profits-of-bajrangi-bhaijaan-to-farmers/ |access-date=20 August 2022 |work=The Indian Express |date=23 July 2015 |language=en}} The film's producers Khan and Rockline 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 Minister Eknath Khadse to discuss the same.{{cite web |url=http://www.pardaphash.com/news/salman-khans-being-human-act-profits-of-bajrangi-bhaijaan-to-be-shared-among-farmers/769132.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150724020445/http://www.pardaphash.com/news/salman-khans-being-human-act-profits-of-bajrangi-bhaijaan-to-be-shared-among-farmers/769132.html |archive-date=24 July 2015 |title=Salman Khan's Being Human act; Profits of Bajrangi Bhaijaan to be shared among farmers |work=pardaphash.com |access-date=19 August 2015}}

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 have Crigler Najjar syndrome and was admitted to the Apollo Hospital, Delhi. The youngster wished to meet the "Bajrangi Bhaijaan" star Khan.{{cite news |title=Salman Khan meets fan from Pakistan |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/salman-khan-meets-fan-from-pakistan/|access-date=14 May 2016 |work=The Indian Express |publisher=The Indian Express [P] Ltd. |date=9 December 2015}}{{cite news |title=Salman Khan meets 11-year-old Pakistani fan |url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/1006731/salman-khan-meets-11-year-old-pakistani-fan/|access-date=14 May 2016 |work=The Express Tribune |date=10 December 2015}}{{cite news |last1=IANS |title='Bajrangi Bhaijaan': Salman Khan meets fan from Pakistan |url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/bajrangi-bhaijaan-salman-khan-meets-fan-from-pakistan/articleshow/50108726.cms|access-date=14 May 2016 |work=The Economic Times |publisher=Times Internet |date=9 December 2015}}{{cite news |title=Salman Khan meets his little fan from Pakistan |url=http://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/bollywood/salman-khan-meets-his-little-fan-from-pakistan-25653.html|access-date=14 May 2016 |publisher=India TV |date=10 December 2015}}{{cite news |title=Sweet! Salman Khan meets his 11-year-old Pakistani fan |url=http://images.dawn.com/news/1174402|access-date=14 May 2016 |work=DAWN |date=10 December 2015}}{{cite news |title=Salman Khan meets fan from Pakistan |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/salman-khan-meets-fan-from-pakistan/|access-date=14 May 2016 |work=The Indian Express |publisher=The Indian Express [P] Ltd |date=9 December 2015}}

Khan was one of the nine personalities invited by India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi to promote the message of cleanliness and Swachh Bharat Abhiyan when it was launched on 2 October 2014.{{Cite news |date=2 October 2014 |title=PM Modi launches Clean India campaign, says country can do it |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/narendra-modi-swachh-bharat-mission-gandhi-jayanti-208349-2014-10-02|access-date=7 September 2020 |work=India Today |language=en}} In 2016, he agreed to campaign for cleanliness and eradicating open defecation for the Brihan Mumbai Municipal Corporation.{{Cite news |first=Richa |last=Pinto |date=1 December 2016 |title=Salman Khan is face of BMC's Swachh mission |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/Salman-Khan-is-face-of-BMCs-Swachh-mission/articleshow/55713655.cms|access-date=7 September 2020 |work=The Times of India |language=en}} His efforts to clean the streets of Karjat, a small town near Mumbai were appreciated by the Prime Minister in a tweet.{{Cite web |last=PTI |title=Modi appreciates Salman Khan's cleanliness initiative |url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/Modi-appreciates-Salman-Khan%E2%80%99s-cleanliness-initiative/article20895409.ece|access-date=7 September 2020 |work=Businessline |date=22 October 2014}}

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. He is a fitness enthusiast and maintains a strict regimen.{{cite web |url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/india-today-editor-kaveree-bamzai-on-salman-khan-success-formula-film-bodyguard-and-his-health-after-surgery/1/150667.html |title=Salman Khan on Bodyguard's success: 'It's no big deal. You can't go mad about these things.' |work=India Today |date=9 September 2011 |access-date=27 July 2012}}{{cite news |title=Age defying fitness secrets! |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/health-fitness/fitness/salman-khans-gym-regime-at-54-is-tougher-than-a-20-year-olds-heres-why/photostory/72995209.cms |access-date=14 April 2022 |work=The Times of India |date=27 December 2019 |language=en}}

Khan has never married. In 1999, he began dating Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai; their relationship was often reported in the media until the couple separated in 2001. Khan started dating actress Katrina 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.{{cite news |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Tabloid/Salman-was-my-first-serious-relationship-Katrina-Kaif/Article1-778948.aspx |title=Salman was my first serious relationship:Katrina Kaif |date=7 December 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150707215529/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Tabloid/Salman-was-my-first-serious-relationship-Katrina-Kaif/Article1-778948.aspx |archive-date=7 July 2015}} Sangeeta Bijlani and Somy Ali were also in serious relationships with Khan.{{cite news |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/5-times-Salman-Khan-almost-got-married/photostory/38422908.cms |title=5 times Salman Khan almost got married! |access-date=29 August 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140719031726/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/5-times-Salman-Khan-almost-got-married/photostory/38422908.cms |archive-date=19 July 2014}}

Since 2012, Khan is in a relationship with Romanian actress Iulia Vântur.{{cite web |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/gossip/story/salman-khan-iulia-vantur-relationship-marriage-wife-mrs-khan-336965-2016-08-24 |title=Salman Khan and Iulia Vantur want their relationship to work, but as for marriage... |work=India Today |date=24 August 2016}}

In August 2011, Khan admitted that he suffers from trigeminal neuralgia, a facial nerve disorder commonly known as the "suicide disease". The disorder occurs due to the inflammation of trigeminal nerve in the face.{{cite news |title=Salman Khan on his facial nerve disorder: Fans do not care about that |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/salman-khan-on-his-facial-nerve-disorder-fans-do-not-care-about-that/story-PCjZFB5tfFnYHi9d8hBQyN.html|access-date=29 March 2022 |work=Hindustan Times |date=19 May 2017}} 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.{{cite news |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/News-Feed/Cinema-Interviews/Salman-suffering-from-the-suicide-disease/Article1-737044.aspx |title=Salman suffering from the suicide disease |date=24 August 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130817021533/http://www.hindustantimes.com/News-Feed/Cinema-Interviews/Salman-suffering-from-the-suicide-disease/Article1-737044.aspx |archive-date=17 August 2013}}

Khan identifies as both Muslim and Hindu, commenting that, "I'm Hindu and Muslim both. I'm Bharatiya (an Indian)". He explained, "My father is Muslim and my mother is Hindu".{{cite news |title=I'm both Hindu and Muslim: Salman Khan tells Jodhpur court |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/india/i-m-both-hindu-and-muslim-salman-khan-tells-jodhpur-court/story-IjBMWwKy331jGv9GACtIBI.html |work=Hindustan Times |date=29 April 2015}}

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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 company SKF (Salman Khan Films).{{Cite web |title=Sk27 Gym Franchise |url=https://sk27gym.com/profiles.html |access-date=5 October 2023 |website=sk27gym.com |archive-date=25 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231025054145/https://sk27gym.com/profiles.html |url-status=dead }}{{Cite web |title=Salman Khan Ventures |url=https://www.salmankhanventures.com/ |access-date=5 October 2023 |website=salmankhanventures.com |language=en-US}} He is also known by his nickname "Bhai" or "Bhaijaan" (meaning brother), referenced in the title of his films Bajrangi Bhaijaan (2015) and Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan (2023).{{Cite book |last=Sanyal |first=Devapriya |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=GWpIEAAAQBAJ&pg=PT58 |title=Salman Khan: The Man, The Actor, The Legend |date=2022 |publisher=Bloomsbury Publishing |isbn=978-93-88414-71-5 |language=en}}

In 2004 Khan was ranked as the 7th Best looking man in the world by People Magazine of the USA.{{Citation needed|date=September 2024}} In 2008 his lifelike wax statue was installed in London's Madame Tussauds Museum; likewise, in 2012 another wax statue of him was installed in Madame Tussauds New York Museum. In 2010 People Magazine, India declared him the Sexiest Man Alive.{{Citation needed|date=September 2024}} In 2011, 2012 and 2013 he was declared the Times of India{{'}}s Most Desirable Man in 2nd, 1st and 3rd place respectively.{{cite news |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-05-06/news-interviews/39042807_1_vikram-kennedy-desirable-men-arjun-rampal | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130606181506/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-05-06/news-interviews/39042807_1_vikram-kennedy-desirable-men-arjun-rampal | archive-date=6 June 2013 |work=The Times of India |title=Salman Khan on number 3 | access-date=10 August 2013}} In August 2013 he was declared India's Most Searched Celebrity Online.{{cite news |url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2013-08-01/news/40963135_1_salman-khan-tha-tiger-actress-anushka-sharma |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130806020302/http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2013-08-01/news/40963135_1_salman-khan-tha-tiger-actress-anushka-sharma |url-status=dead |archive-date=6 August 2013 |title=Salman Khan tops India's most searched celeb list online |work=The Economic Times | access-date=10 August 2013 |date=1 August 2013}} Khan topped the Forbes India charts for 2014, in terms of both fame and revenues.{{cite news |url=http://businessofcinema.com/bollywood_news/salman-khan-tops-beats-shah-rukh-khan/185687 |title=Salman Khan Tops And Beats Shah Rukh Khan |publisher=businessofcinema| access-date=15 December 2014 |date=13 December 2014}} According to the Forbes 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.

Khan was ranked seventh in Forbes{{'}}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 as Johnny Depp, Brad Pitt, Leonardo DiCaprio and Dwayne The Rock Johnson.{{cite web |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/salman-amitabh-akshay-among-worlds-top-10-highest-paid-actors/#sthash.IXAelL8Q.dpuf. |title=Salman, Akshay, Big B in Forbes Top 10 highest-paid actors list, earn more than Johnny Depp |date=5 August 2015 |work=The Indian Express|access-date=19 August 2015}}{{cite web |url=https://www.forbes.com/pictures/emjl45mmei/7-salman-khan/ |title=Salman Khan – In Photos: The World's Highest-Paid Actors 2015 |author=Natalie Robehmed |work=Forbes|access-date=19 August 2015}}{{cite web |url=http://www.ibnlive.com/news/movies/amitabh-bachchan-salman-khan-akshay-kumar-among-worlds-top-ten-highest-paid-actors-1030476.html |title=Amitabh Bachchan, Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar among world's top ten highest-paid actors |work=IBNLive |publisher=CNN-IBN|access-date=19 August 2015}}{{cite magazine |url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/forbes-worlds-highest-paid-actors-list-2015-amitabh-bachchan-and-salman-khan-7th-akshay-kumar-9th-top-10-actors-money-actors-earn-shah-rukh-khan-ranbir-kapoor/1/456350.html |title=Forbes' highest-paid actors: Amitabh, Salman, Akshay richer than many in Hollywood |magazine=India Today}} In 2015, he was ranked ahead of US President Barack Obama in the list of The Most Admired Personalities of India.{{Cite web |url=https://yougov.co.uk/topics/international/articles-reports/2015/01/30/most-admired-2015 |title=World's most admired 2015: Angelina Jolie and Bill Gates | YouGov |website=yougov.co.uk|access-date=27 December 2019}} In September 2015, the International Business Times declared him "The Most Attractive Personality" in India.{{cite web |url=http://m.ibtimes.co.in/salman-khan-beats-shah-rukh-khan-aamir-khan-become-indias-most-attractive-personality-photos-646788 |title=Salman Khan beats Shah Rukh Khan and Aamir Khan to become India's most attractive personality [PHOTOS] |date=16 September 2015 |work=International Business Times, India Edition}} He also became the only actor to collect over {{INRConvert|5|b|year=2015|mode=historical}} domestic net in a single year in India. Khan was ranked the second "Most Googled Indian of 2015" and first among Bollywood actors.{{cite news |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Sunny-Leone-Salman-Khan-Katrina-Kaif-Most-Googled-Indian-of-2015/articleshow/50213717.cms |title=Sunny Leone, Salman Khan, Katrina Kaif: Most Googled Indians of 2015 |work=The Times of India |last1=Kaur |first1=Kiran}}{{cite web |url=http://movies.ndtv.com/bollywood/sunny-leone-most-googled-indian-of-2015-ahead-of-salman-khan-1255698 |title=Sunny Leone Most Googled Indian of 2015, Ahead of Salman Khan |work=NDTVMovies.com}} On 24 April 2016 the Indian Olympic Association appointed the actor as the Indian Olympic contingent's goodwill ambassador for the 2016 Summer Olympics.{{cite web |url=http://www.indianexpress.com/article/sports/sport-others/athletes-divided-ioa-firm-on-salman-khan-as-goodwill-ambassador-2768453/ |title=Sports farternity divided, IOA firm on Salman Khan as goodwill ambassador for Rio |date=25 April 2016 |work=The Indian Express}} 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.{{Cite web |title=Salman Khan Tops Forbes India Celebrity 100 List For Third Time In A Row |url=https://www.forbesindia.com/article/2018-celebrity-100/salman-khan-tops-forbes-india-celebrity-100-list-for-third-time-in-a-row/51955/1|access-date=14 June 2021 |website=Forbes India |language=en}}

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.{{cite web |url=http://www.rediff.com/news/2002/sep/28khan.htm |title=Salman Khan's jeep runs over pavement dwellers, one dead; actor surrenders |publisher=Rediff |date=28 September 2002}} Charges of culpable homicide were laid against him, but later dropped.{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/3076990.stm |title=Bollywood homicide charge dropped |publisher=BBC News South Asia |date=3 September 2003|access-date=16 October 2006 |first=Zubair |last=Ahmed}} On 24 July 2013, he was formally charged with culpable homicide in the case, to which he pleaded not guilty.{{cite news |title=Hit-and-run case: Salman Khan charged with culpable homicide after 11 years |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/hit-and-run-case-salman-khan-charged-with-culpable-homicide-after-11-years-981833.html |access-date=20 August 2022 |publisher=Firstpost |date=24 July 2013 |language=en}}

On 6 May 2015, Khan was found guilty of all charges in the case. The Bombay Sessions 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.{{Cite news |last=Deshpande |first=Vinaya |date=16 February 2015 |title=Salman did not have a driving licence till 2004, says RTO officer |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/mumbai/Hit-and-run-case-Salman-Khan-had-no-driving-license-says-witness/article60361609.ece |access-date=4 May 2022 |issn=0971-751X}} Sessions Judge DW Deshpande convicted the actor for culpable homicide not amounting to murder and sentenced him to five years in prison.{{cite news |last=Najar |first=Nida |title=Salman Khan, Bollywood Star, Gets 5 Years in Hit-and-Run Killing |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2015/05/07/world/asia/salman-khan-bollywood-star-found-guilty-in-hit-and-run-killing.html |access-date=20 August 2022 |work=The New York Times |date=6 May 2015}} Later in the same day, Khan, being represented by Senior Counsel Amit Desai was granted bail by the Bombay High Court till 8 May 2015,{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-32603596 |work=BBC News |title=Salman Khan: Bollywood star guilty in hit-and-run case |date=6 May 2015}}{{cite news |url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/live-salman-khan-reaches-home-after-hc-grants-him-bail-in-2002-hitandrun-case/543984-3.html |title=Live: Salman Khan reaches home after HC grants him bail in 2002 hit-and-run case |date=6 May 2015 |work=IBN Live |access-date=6 May 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150509001751/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/live-salman-khan-reaches-home-after-hc-grants-him-bail-in-2002-hitandrun-case/543984-3.html |archive-date=9 May 2015}}{{Cite news |url=http://onelawstreet.com/2015/05/read-order-salman-khan-granted-interim-bail-by-bombay-high-court-in-2002-hit-and-run-case/ |title=[READ ORDER] Salman Khan granted interim bail by Bombay High Court in 2002 hit-and-run case. |date=6 May 2015 |work=1, Law Street|access-date = 6 May 2015|archive-date = 18 May 2015|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150518064141/http://onelawstreet.com/2015/05/read-order-salman-khan-granted-interim-bail-by-bombay-high-court-in-2002-hit-and-run-case/|url-status = dead}} on which the court suspended his prison sentence until the final appeal hearing in July.{{cite news |last1=Najar |first1=Nida |title=Salman Khan, Bollywood Star, Wins Appeal in Hit-and-Run Case |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2015/12/11/world/asia/india-salman-khan-acquitted.html |access-date=20 August 2022 |work=The New York Times |date=10 December 2015}}The Hindustan Times, 8 May 2015.{{cite news |title=Salman Khan: Court suspends Bollywood star's sentence |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-32651137|access-date=8 May 2015 |work=BBC News |date=8 May 2015}}{{cite web |url=http://onelawstreet.com/2015/05/read-order-bombay-high-court-suspends-sentence-and-grants-bail-to-salman-khan/ |title=Read Order – Bombay High Court suspends sentence and grants bail to Salman Khan |date=8 May 2015|access-date = 8 May 2015 |website=1, Law Street|archive-date = 18 May 2015|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150518065322/http://onelawstreet.com/2015/05/read-order-bombay-high-court-suspends-sentence-and-grants-bail-to-salman-khan/|url-status = dead}} 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 to tuberculosis.{{cite web |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-will-ravindra-patil-get-justice-2083880 |title=Salman Hit & Run Case: Will Ravindra Patil get justice? |work=dna |date=7 May 2015}} In December 2015, Khan was acquitted of all charges from this case due to lack of evidence.{{cite news |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Salman-Khan-acquitted-in-2002-hit-and-run-case-breaks-down-in-court-after-hearing-the-verdict/articleshow/50122665.cms? |title=Salman Khan acquitted in 2002 hit-and-run case, breaks down in court after hearing the verdict |work=The Times of India |date=10 December 2015|access-date=10 December 2015}}{{cite web |url=http://movies.ndtv.com/bollywood/cant-convict-salman-khan-based-on-current-evidence-says-court-1253269 |title=Can't Convict Salman Khan Based on Current Evidence, Says Court |last=Ghosh |first=Deepshikha |publisher=NDTV |date=10 December 2015|access-date=10 December 2015}} 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.{{cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/salman-khan-hitandrun-case-supreme-court-admits-plea-challenging-his-acquittal/article8811177.ece |title=Salman Khan Hit & Run case: Supreme court admits plea challenging his acquittal |work=The Hindu|access-date=25 February 2017}}

His relationship with actress Aishwarya Rai was a well publicised topic in the Indian media.{{cite web |url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2002/20020303/spectrum/main6.htm |title=Salman in news for the wrong reasons |work=The Tribune |location= India |date=3 March 2002|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131121110907/http://www.tribuneindia.com/2002/20020303/spectrum/main6.htm|archive-date=21 November 2013}} 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.{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Salman-harassing-me-says-Aishwarya/articleshow/23402266.cms|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110514203559/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2002-09-27/news-interviews/27299504_1_atul-agnihotri-salman-khan-aishwarya-rai|archive-date=14 May 2011 |title=Salman harassing me, says Aishwarya |date=27 September 2002 |first1=Afsana |last1=Ahmed |first2=Smrity |work=The Times of India |url-status=live|last2=Sharma}} In 2003, Vivek Oberoi, Rai's then boyfriend, claimed that Khan had threatened him.{{cite magazine |last=Bhattacharya |first=Ananya |date=13 July 2016 |url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/vivek-oberoi-salman-khan-fight-aishwarya-rai-ex-boyfriend-threat-kill/1/713908.html |title=Vivek Oberoi on fight with Salman Khan: Some people are stuck in a time warp |magazine=India Today |access-date=7 January 2017 |archive-date=2 December 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161202002111/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/vivek-oberoi-salman-khan-fight-aishwarya-rai-ex-boyfriend-threat-kill/1/713908.html |url-status=live}} 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 the government's Forensic lab in Chandigarh, which concluded that it was fake.{{cite web |url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2005/20050718/nation.htm#1 |title=Police records Salman Khan's voice, Ash keeps mum |work=The Tribune |date=18 July 2005|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131121110907/http://www.tribuneindia.com/2005/20050718/nation.htm#1|archive-date=21 November 2013}}{{cite web |title=Salman cleared in Aishwarya tape case |url=http://archives.dawn.com/2005/09/17/int6.htm |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130410182136/http://archives.dawn.com/2005/09/17/int6.htm |archive-date=10 April 2013 |work=Dawn |access-date=17 September 2005 |date=17 September 2005}}

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The 1998 blackbuck poaching case involves the alleged killing of a deer when Khan and his co-stars{{snd}}Saif Ali Khan, Sonali Bendre, Neelam and Tabu{{snd}}were filming the movie Hum Saath-Saath Hain in the forests near Jodhpur in 1998.{{cite web |url=http://www.hardnewsmedia.com/2013/04/5894 |title=No one killed the Black Bucks |website=hardnewsmedia.com|access-date=8 April 2018|archive-date=8 April 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180408210143/http://www.hardnewsmedia.com/2013/04/5894}}{{cite news |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/the-deer-hunter-1185087.html |title=The deer hunter |date=15 November 1998 |website=The Independent|access-date=8 April 2018}} 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.{{cite web |url=https://in.news.yahoo.com/salman-khan-acquitted-arms-act-case-062148604.html |title=Salman Khan acquitted in Arms Act case |publisher=Yahoo!|access-date=5 April 2018}}

On 17 February 2006, Khan was sentenced to one year in prison for hunting Chinkara, an endangered species. The sentence was stayed by a higher court on appeal.{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Chinkara-case-Salman-Khan-told-to-appear-in-person-/articleshow/7447024.cms|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130816204815/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-02-07/india/28547669_1_chinkara-case-bhawad-salman-khan|archive-date=16 August 2013 |title=Chinkara case: Salman Khan told to appear in person |work=The Times of India |date=7 February 2011|url-status=live|access-date=5 February 2012}}

On 10 April 2006, Khan was handed a five-year jail term and remanded to Jodhpur jail until 13 April when he was granted bail.{{cite web |url=http://sify.com/movies/bollywood/fullstory.php?id=14184053|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060414193540/http://sify.com/movies/bollywood/fullstory.php?id=14184053|archive-date=14 April 2006 |title=Salman granted bail on poaching case |website=Sify |date=13 April 2006|access-date=28 June 2006}} On 24 July 2012, Rajasthan High Court finalised charges against Khan and his other colleagues in the endangered blackbuck killing case, paving way for the start of the trial.{{cite news |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/Rajasthan/HC-finalises-charges-against-Salman-in-black-buck-killing-case/Article1-895151.aspx |title=HC finalises charges against Salman in black buck killing case |date=25 July 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120726044450/http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/Rajasthan/HC-finalises-charges-against-Salman-in-black-buck-killing-case/Article1-895151.aspx |archive-date=26 July 2012}} On 9 July 2014, the Supreme Court issued a notice to Khan on Rajasthan government's plea challenging the High Court order suspending his conviction.{{cite news |title=SC notice to Salman Khan in Black Buck Poaching Case |url=http://www.patrika.com/news/sc-notice-to-salman-khan-in-black-buck-poaching-case/1016890 |access-date=9 July 2014 |work=Patrika Group |date=9 July 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140713011119/http://www.patrika.com/news/sc-notice-to-salman-khan-in-black-buck-poaching-case/1016890 |archive-date=13 July 2014}} Khan was acquitted in the blackbuck and chinkara poaching cases by the Rajasthan High Court on 24 July 2016.{{Cite web |title=Salman Khan Acquitted By Rajasthan High Court In 2 Poaching Cases |url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/actor-salman-khan-acquitted-in-poaching-cases-1435705|access-date=18 February 2022 |website=NDTV.com}}

On 18 October 2016 the Rajasthan Government decided to approach the Supreme Court to challenge Khan's acquittal in two related cases.{{cite web |url=https://in.news.yahoo.com/chinkara-case-rajasthan-govt-approach-sc-against-salmans-160050164.html |title=Chinkara case: Rajasthan govt to approach SC against Salman's acquittal |publisher=Yahoo!|access-date=5 April 2018}}

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.{{cite news |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/salman-khan-acquitted-of-arms-act-violations-in-1998-case/articleshow/56640568.cms |title=Salman Khan acquitted of Arms Act violations in 1998 case |website=The Times of India |date=18 January 2017 |access-date=5 April 2018}}

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.{{cite news |last=Kumar |first=Hari |title=Salman Khan, Bollywood Star, Acquitted in 2 Poaching Cases in India |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/26/world/asia/india-salman-khan-antelope-acquitted.html |access-date=20 August 2022 |work=The New York Times |date=25 July 2016}}

Khan was released on bail on 7 April 2018, pending appeal.{{cite news |last=Iqbal |first=Mohammed |title=Salman Khan gets bail in the blackbuck poaching case |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/salman-khan-bail-hearing/article61869011.ece |access-date=21 August 2022 |work=The Hindu |date=7 April 2018 |language=en-IN}}{{cite news |last=Mukherjee |first=Deep |title=Salman Khan walks out on bail as court suspends sentence in blackbuck poaching case |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/salman-khan-walks-out-on-bail-as-court-suspends-sentence-in-blackbuck-poaching-case-5128208/ |access-date=21 August 2022 |work=The Indian Express |date=8 April 2018 |language=en}}{{cite news |last1=Pokharel |first1=Sugam |last2=Chavez |first2=Nicole |last3=Hanna |first3=Jason |title=Bollywood star Salman Khan released from jail while appealing poaching sentence |url=https://edition.cnn.com/2018/04/07/asia/salman-khan-bail/index.html |access-date=21 August 2022 |publisher=CNN |date=7 April 2018}}

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 in Bandra, Mumbai before fleeing on a motorcycle. Khan, who was inside along with several relatives, was unharmed. The gunmen were later arrested in Gujarat. 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 leader Lawrence Bishnoi.{{cite news |last1=Pelham |first1=Lipika |date=16 April 2024 |title=Salman Khan: Two people arrested for firing at Bollywood star's home |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-68825634 |publisher=BBC |access-date=16 April 2024}}{{cite news |title=Salman Khan firing: Mumbai crime branch submits over 1,700-page chargesheet against Lawrence Bishnoi, gang members |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/mumbai/salman-khan-residence-firing-lawrence-bishnoi-9440793/ |work=The Indian Express |date=8 July 2024 |access-date=10 July 2024}}

In September 2010, Khan was reported to have claimed during an interview on a Pakistani channel that the 26/11 attacks got a lot of attention because the "elite" were targeted.{{cite news |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/salman-khan-apologises-over-mumbai-attacks-remark/articleshow/6545201.cms |title=The Economic Times – Salman Khan apologises over Mumbai attacks remark |work=The Economic Times |date=13 September 2010 |access-date=26 October 2014}} 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." 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.{{cite web |url=http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/salman-causes-uproar-with-mumbai-attack-comment-aplologises/680675/|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130122145958/http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/salman-causes-uproar-with-mumbai-attack-comment-aplologises/680675/ |title=Salman causes uproar with Mumbai attack comment, aplologises – Expres... |date=22 January 2013|archive-date=22 January 2013 |website=The Indian Express|access-date=5 April 2018}} The comments were also condemned by Ujwal Nikam, Special Prosecutor in the 26/11 trial. Khan later apologised for his comments.

On 25 July 2015, Khan made a number of tweets from his Twitter account in support of the 1993 Bombay bombings, accused Yakub Memon. Memon was scheduled to be executed, before which Khan made his tweets.{{cite news |url=http://www.firstpost.com/india/salman-khan-tweets-in-support-of-yakub-memon-asks-nawaz-sharif-for-tigers-whereabouts-2363528.html |title=Salman Khan tweets in support of Yakub Memon, asks Nawaz Sharif for Tiger's whereabouts |work=Firstpost |date=26 July 2015|access-date=5 January 2016}} 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."{{cite news |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/hang-tiger-memon-not-his-brother-yakub-salman-khan-on-twitter/story-cvW3PAOEJq9L3f6IAqf9WN.html |title=Hang Tiger Memon, not his brother Yakub: Salman Khan on Twitter |work=Hindustan Times |date=26 July 2015|access-date=5 January 2016}} 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.{{cite news |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-others/salman-khan-tweets-yakub-memon-innocent-apologises-after-father-tells-him-off/ |title=Salman Khan tweets Yakub Memon 'innocent', apologizes after father tells him off |work=The Indian Express |date=29 July 2015|access-date=5 January 2016}}

Following the death of Sushant Singh Rajput by hanging, the late actress Jiah Khan's mother, Rabia Amin, revealed that Salman Khan had attempted to influence the case, where accusations for abetment of suicide were charged against actor Sooraj 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.{{cite magazine |last1=Sharma |first1=Divyanshi |date=17 June 2020 |title=Jiah Khan's mother after Sushant's death: Salman influenced case against Sooraj Pancholi |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/jiah-khan-s-mother-after-sushant-s-death-salman-influenced-case-against-sooraj-pancholi-1689955-2020-06-17 |magazine=India Today |access-date=25 February 2024}}{{cite news |title=Jiah Khan's Mother Accuses Salman Khan of Sabotaging Investigation of Actress' Suicide in 2015 |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/jiah-khans-mother-accuses-salman-khan-of-sabotaging-investigation-of-actress-suicide-in-2015-2673933.html |work=News18 |date=17 June 2020 |access-date=15 October 2024}}

Khan has sung the following Hindi songs for Bollywood films:

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Khan won numerous awards including two National Film Awards and a Filmfare Award.

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