Salman Khan
Salman Khan resumes Sikandar shoot amidst death threats
Despite facing death threats from gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, actor Salman Khan has not let security concerns delay his professional commitments.
The Bollywood superstar has begun filming his highly anticipated movie Sikandar as scheduled, on October 22, maintaining his focus on work without any interruptions.
Sources close to the production revealed to India Today that Salman is fully committed to his projects.
"Salman Khan has been shooting for Bigg Boss 18 under heightened security measures, and now he has moved on to shooting Sikandar. His team has taken extensive steps to ensure safety, but Salman has been determined not to let the situation cause any delays," a source explained.
Gunshots fired outside Salman Khan's Mumbai home
He will likely be shooting continuously until Diwali next week.
Sikandar marks Salman's major return to the silver screen following the success of Tiger 3, which released last year during the Diwali period.
The film, directed by AR Murugadoss and produced by Sajid Nadiadwala, is already generating significant buzz as one of the most awaited releases. It boasts an ensemble cast featuring Rashmika Mandanna, Suniel Shetty, Kajal Aggarwal, Sharman Joshi, Anjini Dhawan, Prateik Babbar and Sathyaraj.
Despite the threats, Salman Khan remains unwavering in his professional approach, following the originally designed schedule to ensure the film is ready for its grand Eid release on 30th March 2025.
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Fans are eagerly anticipating the film, which promises to deliver another high-octane performance from the actor.
Salman’s dedication to his work amidst these challenging times has impressed many in the industry, with his team ensuring that safety remains a top priority while the show goes on.
Source: A revised version an India Today report
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Did Salman Khan confirm ‘Tiger 4’ at the Cricket World Cup final?
It has just been a week since “Tiger 3” dominated the box office, and social media is abuzz with speculation about the next installment, “Tiger 4”, due to what Salman Khan said at the ICC World Cup 2023 final between India and Australia.
On the sidelines of the World Cup final match, Salman Khan, who portrays the titular Tiger in the spy thriller series, spoke with Katrina Kaif and a group of cricket specialists, reports NDTV.
Superstar Salman Khan’s 5 Super Hit Movies
A video going viral on social media begins with Katrina Kaif praising cricketer Virat Kohli's talent and contribution towards cricket. Katrina Kaif said, “Watching Virat when he started playing IPL for RCB, from then until now just look at the journey and the graph…,” Salman Khan interjected, “And, you also saw from Tiger 1 to Tiger 3 na and that too at 57. Now wait for Tiger 4 at 60.”
India tightens Salman Khan's security after death threat
“Tiger 3” is Salman Khan's greatest opener to date and the fifth installment in the YRF Spy Universe. Salman and Katrina play super spies Avinash Singh Rathore aka Tiger and Zoya in the Tiger franchise.
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1 year ago
Superstar Salman Khan’s 5 Super Hit Movies
A young artist named Salman made his first step into the Indian film industry with a supporting role in the movie Biwi Ho To Asi (1988). Was Bollywood prepared for the debut of one of India's most prominent actors? For the past 3 decades, Salman Khan has been named among the most expensive celebrities in Bollywood. Since 2000, the back-to-back blockbuster films starring this veteran actor have brought him immense popularity throughout South Asia. Let’s take a look at the 5 most popular movies of Salman Khan so far.
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Dabangg (2010)
If moviegoers of the Indian subcontinent are asked about the funniest police officer, everyone will say Chulbul Pandey in one breath. Thanks to Dabangg, this fictional character has been given a real veneer. Superstar Salman Khan has taken the character to a unique level in Avinab Singh Kashyap's direction. There is no way to understand from the filmmaking that this is Kashyap's directorial debut. Sonakshi Sinha made her big-screen debut by playing the role of Salman's heroine in the film.
Chulbul Panda-maker Dabangg has filled its coffers with USD 47 million worldwide. It also topped the list of highest-grossing Bollywood films in its year of release. The cinema holds the National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment. Salman Khan won the BIG Star Entertainment Award and Best Actor Screen Award for his portrayal of the character.
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The success of Dabangg was followed by two more sequels titled Dabangg 2 and Dabangg 3 in 2012 and 2019 respectively. Its popularity was even spawned by The Animated Series, produced by Salman Khan Films, Arbaaz Khan Productions, and Cosmos Maya. The series centered on Chulbul Pandey premiered in 2021 on Disney+ Hotstar and Cartoon Network.
1 year ago
India tightens Salman Khan's security after death threat
Indian authorities on Monday tightened the security for Bollywood superstar Salman Khan's and his father Salim Khan after the two allegedly received death threats.
"The security for the Khan family has been beefed up in the wake of a threat letter the Khans received on Sunday," a senior officer of Mumbai Police told the local media, after he visited Salman's house this morning.
In fact, Salman's father spotted the "threat letter" outside the family's house at Bandra Bandstand promenade in a posh Mumbai locality during his morning walk on Sunday.
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"You will meet the same fate as Punjabi singer Sidhu Moose Wala," the letter stated.
The popular singer was recently shot dead by assailants in the state of Punjab after the local authorities reduced his security cover.
Police said they were taking the threat letter seriously as the Punjabi singer was killed by suspected members of infamous Lawrence Bishnoi gang that threatened to eliminate Salman Khan in 2018.
Born as Abdul Rashid Salim Salman Khan in December 1965, the superstar has acted in over 80 films in his 33-year-long career. He is the third-richest Bollywood actor, with an estimated net worth of USD 360 million.
Apart from playing a range of popular roles from a romantic hero to a flashy action star, Salman is also a film producer.
Salman began his career in Bollywood in 1988, with a supporting role in Biwi Ho To Aisi. But his real success came a year later after his award-winning performance in romantic blockbuster Maine Pyar Kiya.
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Action thriller Karan Arjun (1995), comedy film Biwi No 1 (1999) and the family drama Hum Saath-Saath Hain (1999) were his other commercial hits.
After a brief decline in his career graph in the 2000s, Salman got greater stardom in next decade by playing the lead role in action films like Dabangg (2010), Ek Tha Tiger (2012), Kick (2014) and Sultan (2016).
The 55-year-old is also a television presenter and runs a charity, Being Human Foundation.
But the bachelor has a dark side too -- one of his former girlfriends accused him of abusing her, and he was sentenced to five years imprisonment in 2018 for killing two black bucks, a protected antelope species, on a hunting trip. He is currently out on bail.
2 years ago
Ex-boyfriends Salman & Ranbir 'not invited' to Katrina's wedding
Two of Bollywood's biggest superstars -- Salman Khan and Ranbir Kapoor -- have not been invited to the fairy-tale wedding of actors Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal, UNB has learnt.
UNB was, in fact, the first media outlet in Bangladesh to report about the December destination wedding of Bollywood's highest-paid actress Katrina and heartthrob Vicky at a fortress-resort in the princely state of Rajasthan, some 300 kms from the Indian capital.
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Strangely, Salman, Bollywood's poster boy of masculinity who once dated Katrina and now enjoys a friendly relationship with her, is not on the wedding guests' list. "We haven't got any invite for the wedding," Salman's sister Arpita has reportedly said.
Salman and Katrina have worked together in several blockbuster films -- 'Partner', 'Ek Tha Tiger', 'Tiger Zinda Hai', 'Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya', and 'Bharat' to name a few. In fact, it was Salman who helped Katrina gain a re-entry into Bollywood with 'Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya'.
After mutually ending her love affair with Salman, Katrina dated Bollywood heartthrob Ranbir -- the son of late star Rishi Kapoor and Neetu -- for some six years before parting ways. The two had even purchased an upscale apartment in Mumbai.
Ranbir, who is currently in a live-in relationship with actress Alia Bhatt, Katrina's best friend, has also not been invited to the wedding at Six Senses Fort Barwara in Sawai Madhopur in Rajasthan, sources said.
"Moreover, 38-year-old Katrina and 33-year-old Vicky have given the wedding photo and video rights to a leading international magazine, and hence barred all guests from carrying their mobile phones to the venue," the sources said.
Basically a model, the Hong Kong-born actress began her Bollywood career with 'Boom', an action film, in 2003 that flopped. Two years later, she earned commercial success -- thanks to the romantic comedy 'Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya', produced by Salman's brother.
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What followed was a series of box-office hits -- 'Namastey London' in 2007, 'New York' in 2009, 'Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani' in 2009, 'Raajneeti' in 2010, 'Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara' in 2011, 'Ek Tha Tiger' in 2012, 'Dhoom 3' in 2013 and 'Bang Bang!' in 2014.
Katrina's other highest-grossing Bollywood films are 'Tiger Zinda Hai' in 2017 and 'Bharat' 2019, co-starring Salman. Her latest action flick 'Sooryavanshi', co-starring Akshay Kumar and Ajay Devgan, hit the silver screens a couple of weeks back.
Born to the action director Sham Kaushal and his wife Veena, Vicky ventured into Bollywoodas an assistant to filmmaker Anurag Kashyap in the crime drama 'Gangs of Wasseypur' in 2012. However, Vicky shot to limelight in 2018 with supporting roles in 'Raazi' and 'Sanju'.
A year later, his lead role as a military officer in critically acclaimed action film 'Uri: The Surgical Strike', got him the National Film Award for Best Actor.
2 years ago
Coming soon: A documentary series on Bollywood's Salman Khan?
Salman Khan remains one of Bollywood's biggest superstars even after three decades since his silver screen debut. His life is the kind that demands a tell-all book, a biopic or a documentary.
In fact, Salman has hogged media limelight pretty much since the beginning of his Bollywood career -- be it for his macho looks, rumoured affairs with heroines or "Being Human" off-screen image.
His 33-year-long journey in Bollywood will now be played in a special documentary series that will focus on his life from the beginning of his career, lesser-known facts to becoming a superstar, a report said.
The docu-series will be packed with interviews of his family members, his current and former co-stars, directors and producers, according to leading film portal 'Bollywood Hungama'.
Th docu-series makers are already in talks with a leading OTT platform to premiere this ambitious project, the portal said.
Born as Abdul Rashid Salim Salman Khan in December 1965, the superstar has acted in over 80 films in his 33-year-long career. He is the third-richest Bollywood actor, with an estimated net worth of USD 360 million.
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Apart from playing a range of popular roles from a romantic hero to a flashy action star, Salman is also a film producer.
Salman began his career in Bollywood in 1988, with a supporting role in Biwi Ho To Aisi. But his real success came a year later after his award-winning performance in romantic blockbuster Maine Pyar Kiya.
Action thriller Karan Arjun (1995), comedy film Biwi No 1 (1999) and the family drama Hum Saath-Saath Hain (1999) were his other commercial hits.
After a brief decline in his career graph in the 2000s, Salman achieved greater stardom in the 2010s by playing the lead role in action films like Dabangg (2010), Ek Tha Tiger (2012), Kick (2014) and Sultan (2016).
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The 55-year-old is also a television presenter and runs a charity, Being Human Foundation.
But the bachelor has a dark side too -- one of his former girlfriends accused him of abusing her, and he was sentenced to five years imprisonment in 2018 for killing two black bucks, a protected antelope species, on a hunting trip. He is currently out on bail.
3 years ago
Radhe: A Salman Khan movie to watch with family this Eid
ZEE5 Global, the largest global OTT platform for South Asian content, is all set to release the most anticipated Bollywood film of 2021 -- Salman Khan starrer 'Radhe': Your Most Wanted Bhai' -- for its viewers in Bangladesh on May 13.
The first Bollywood big-scale entertainer releasing this festive season, 'Radhe: Your Most Wanted Bhai', will have a digital release in Bangladesh and will be launched on ZEE5 in other global markets too following the theatre release of the movie.
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With Bollywood superstar Salman Khan in the lead and co-starring Jackie Shroff, Randeep Hooda and Disha Patani in pivotal roles, Radhe will be available for audiences in Bangladesh on ZEE5 in a special combo offer, according to a release.
The film’s enthralling plot revolves around Radhe, a cop who has his own way of dealing with criminals. The trailer offers a sneak peek of the exciting action sequences and dance numbers, akin to a classic Bollywood blockbuster.
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ZEE5 subscribers can buy an annual pack for 720 BDT to watch Radhe along with 130,000 plus hours of ZEE5 Originals, movies, TV shows, TV channels and video content, including Bangla Originals like Mainkar Chipay, Contract and Jodi, Kintu Tobuo, without advertisements.
The film’s trailer has already become a fan-favourite, amassing 78 million plus views on YouTube.
Archana Anand, Chief Business Officer of ZEE5 Global, said, “Salman Khan’s films are well-loved the world over and fans from across countries have eagerly been waiting to watch this latest release. We’re thrilled to release Radhe on ZEE5 for our Bangladeshi audiences on the very special occasion of Eid and to enable them to watch Superstar Salman Khan’s latest release from the safety of their homes."
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"Bangladesh has always been a high-priority market for us and we aim to reach every online screen in the country with the biggest blockbusters and best offers to enable people to access this content,” she added.
Following the traditional Eid-ul-Fitr release of Salman Khan's movies in previous years, Radhe is presented by Salman Khan Films in association with ZEE Studios, and produced by Salma Khan, Sohail Khan, and Reel Life Production Pvt Limited.
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3 years ago
The three Khans who still rule Bollywood
All the three Khans of Bollywood are now in their mid-50s. But even after two and a half decades in the film industry, Shah Rukh, Salman and Aamir still dominate Bollywood and figure in the list of top five richest actors in India.
Shah Rukh Khan
On top of the list is Shah Rukh Khan, who is a brand in himself. Considered the most talented star, the 'King Khan' has an astounding net worth of USD 700 million. In a career spanning over 25 years and with 80 films in genres, including romance, action, and comedy, under his belt, the 55-year-old is one of the most successful film stars in the world.
Born and brought up in Delhi, Shah Rukh began his career in acting with appearances in a number of TV series in the late 1980s. Fauji (soldier), a television series that portrayed the training of Indian Army cadets, actually marked his TV debut.
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However, after his mother's death, Shah Rukh relocated to Mumbai to pursue a career in Bollywood. And in 1992, the economics graduate from Delhi University made his Bollywood debut with Deewana, a blockbuster action-romantic flick that went on to net a whopping Rs 162 million that year only. In the film, he starred as the second male lead after Rishi Kapoor.
Between 1992 and 1994, he earned accolades for villainous roles in two commercial hits -- playing a serial killer in Baazigar and an obsessive lover in Darr. But Shah Rukh rose to prominence after starring in the 1995 romantic film Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, the longest-running blockbuster in the history of Indian cinema. The film was shot in India and Europe.
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Some of his other blockbusters include Dil To Pagal Hai (1997) and Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998). Shah Rukh was also widely praised for his award-winning performances in the 2002 film Devdas, where he played an alcoholic.
The superstar also earned critical acclaim for his portrayal of a NASA scientist in Swades (2004) and a hockey coach in Chak De! India (2007) and a man with Asperger syndrome in My Name Is Khan (2010). His highest-grossing films include the comedies Chennai Express (2013), Happy New Year (2014), Dilwale (2015), and the crime film Raees (2017).
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Shah Rukh, who has anchored many TV shows, also owns production company Red Chillies Entertainment and Indian Premier League cricket team Kolkata Knight Riders.
The superstar is married to interior designer Gauri Chibber, a Punjabi Hindu. The couple has two sons and a daughter Suhana (born 2000). Their third child, a son named AbRam, was born through a surrogate mother. They live in Mumbai.
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Salman Khan
The third-richest Bollywood actor, Salman Khan's net worth is estimated to be USD 360 million. Born as Abdul Rashid Salim Salman Khan in December of 1965, the superstar has appeared in over 80 films in his nearly three-decade-long career. Apart from playing a range of popular roles from a romantic hero to a flashy action star, Salman is also a film producer.
Salman began his career in Bollywood in 1988, with a supporting role in Biwi Ho To Aisi. But his real success came exactly a year later after his award-winning performance in the romantic blockbuster Maine Pyar Kiya. Action thriller Karan Arjun (1995), comedy film Biwi No 1 (1999), and the family drama Hum Saath-Saath Hain (1999) were his other commercial hits.
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After a brief decline in his career graph in the 2000s, Salman achieved greater stardom in the 2010s by playing the lead role in a number of successful action films -- Dabangg (2010), Ready (2011), Ek Tha Tiger (2012), Kick (2014), Sultan (2016) and Tiger Zinda Hai in 2017.
The 55-year-old is also a television presenter and runs a charity, Being Human Foundation. But the bachelor has a dark side too -- one of his former girlfriends accused him of abusing her, and he was sentenced to five years imprisonment in 2018 for killing two blackbucks, a protected antelope species, on a hunting trip. He is currently out on bail, pending appeal.
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Aamir Khan
Known as "Mr. Perfectionist" in Bollywood, Aamir has established himself as one of the most influential actors of Indian cinema through his 30-year career in Hindi films. The 56-year-old, who has a huge fan following in Bangladesh and China, is the fourth richest actor with a net worth of USD 180 million. He is also an accomplished filmmaker.
Aamir made his debut as a child artiste in his uncle Nasir Hussain's blockbuster film Yaadon Ki Baaraat in 1973. His adult debut was with the film Holi in 1984. But he shot to the limelight for his brilliant performance in Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak four years later. In 1999, he founded Aamir Khan Productions, whose first film, Lagaan (2001), got him a National Film Award.
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After a four-year gap, Aamir made a comeback with back-to-back blockbusters like Fanaa and Rang De Basanti. He made his directorial debut with Taare Zameen Par (2007), which also won him the awards for Best Film and Best Director. His greatest global success came with Ghajini, 3 Idiots, Dhoom 3, PK, and Dangal.
Apart from receiving a number of awards, including four National Film Awards and the Padma Shri and the Padma Bhushan, Aamir was conferred with an honorary title by the Chinese government in 2017. The superstar's first marriage with Reena Dutta ended in divorce in 2002, and he is currently married to his second wife Kiran Rao.
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Others on the top 5 list
The second-richest actor in Bollywood is the Big B, Amitabh Bachchan. One of the most influential and respected actors of all time in the history of Indian cinema, Amitabh has an estimated net worth of USD 400 million. Saif Ali Khan, son of yesteryear Bollywood actress Sharmila Tagore, is the fifth-richest actor with a net worth of USD 140 million.
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3 years ago
Bollywood star Salman Khan foots medical bill of ailing actor
Bollywood star Salman Khan has come to the rescue of ailing actor Faraaz Khan, whose family has been struggling to meet his medical expenses.
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Bollywood Khans mum as Delhi violence death toll mounts
Bollywood stars Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan and Amir Khan are drawing criticism from fans for maintaining silence even as violence in the Indian capital claimed 47 lives.
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