Salman Khan Biography Height, Weight, Age, Facts And More

Salman Khan is a titan of the Indian entertainment industry, boasting a prolific career spanning over three decades as an actor, producer, and television personality. Widely regarded as one of the most commercially successful stars in the history of Hindi cinema, he has delivered a succession of record-breaking blockbusters, including Bajrangi Bhaijaan, Sultan, and the Tiger franchise, which have cemented his status as a global cultural icon. Beyond his box-office dominance, Khan is a successful entrepreneur with his production house, Salman Khan Films, and a celebrated television host, synonymous with the long-running reality show Bigg Boss. He is equally renowned for his philanthropic leadership as the founder of the Being Human Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing education and healthcare to the underprivileged, showcasing his commitment to leveraging his stardom for significant social impact.

Salman Khan
Salman Khan

Quick Info:

  • Name: Salman Khan
  • Date of Birth: December 27, 1965
  • Birth Place: Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India
  • Occupation: Actor, Model
  • Nationality: Indian
  • Height: 5 ft 8½ in
  • Weight: 85 kg

Born Name

Abdul Rashid Salim Salman Khan

Nick Name

  • Sallu
  • Bhaijan
  • Dabangg Khan
  • Rambo of India
  • The Tiger of Bollywood
  • Muscle Khan
  • Supreme Khan
  • Blockbuster Star
  • Robin Hood Khan
  • The Sylvester Stallone of India
  • Controversial Khan
  • Tiger Khan

Age

Salman Khan is currently 59 according to his birthdate December 27, 1965

Sun Sign

Capricorn

Born Place

Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India

Residence

Sallu currently resides at Bandra, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Nationality

Indian

Education

Salman Khan attended ‘Scindia School‘ in Gwalior with his younger brother Arbaaz Khan. Then, Salman went to ‘St. Stanislaus High School‘ in Bandra, Mumbai. He didn’t get beyond schooling as he got roles in the movies, thereafter.

Occupation

Movie Actor, Philanthropist, TV Host, and Model

Family

  • Father – Salim Khan (Screenwriter)
  • Mother – Sushila Charak (aka Salma Khan)
  • Siblings – Arbaaz Khan (Younger Brother) (Actor), Sohail Khan (Younger Brother) (Actor), Alvira Khan Agnihotri (Sister), Arpita Khan (Adopted Younger Sister)
  • Others – Helen (Stepmother) (Former Actress, Dancer), Atul Agnihotri (Brother-in-law) (Actor, Producer & Director), Aayush Sharma (Brother-in-law) (Actor), Arhaan Khan (Nephew) (Star Child)

Build

Athletic

Height

5 ft 8½ in or 174 cm

Weight

85 kg or 187 pounds

Girlfriend / Spouse

Salman Khan dated –

Relationship History & Affairs

Prominent Relationships

  • Sangeeta Bijlani (1980s): The winner of the 1980 Miss India beauty pageant, Bijlani was one of Khan’s earliest and most publicized serious relationships.

  • Somy Ali (1990s): A former Bollywood actress and current journalist/activist of Pakistani descent.

  • Aishwarya Rai Bachchan (Late 1990s): The winner of Miss World 1994. Their relationship garnered immense media attention after they starred together in the 1999 blockbuster Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, the film credited with bringing them close.

  • Katrina Kaif (2003–2010): While it is widely believed that Khan played a pivotal role in her Bollywood entry, Kaif maintains that her establishment in the industry was due to her own talent. They remain close friends and frequent co-stars.

  • Iulia Vantur (2014–Present): Khan has been linked to Romanian television presenter Iulia Vantur for several years. Reports suggest they have been dating since 2014, with frequent speculation regarding a potential marriage.

Rumored & Professional Associations

  • Neelam Kothari: Speculated to have had a brief romantic association with Khan in the past.

  • Zarine Khan: Known for her resemblance to Katrina Kaif, she entered the industry after Kaif. She starred alongside Khan in the 2010 film Veer.

  • Claudia Ciesla (2009): The German model was rumored to be linked with Khan around 2009.

  • Elli Avram (2013): The Swedish actress was the subject of dating rumors during her time on Bigg Boss, which Khan hosts.

Race / Ethnicity

Asian (Indian)

He has Pathani (from present Afghanistan) ancestry on his father’s side.

Hair Color

Black

Eye Color

Dark Brown

Sexual Orientation

Straight

Distinctive Features

  • Smile / Personality
  • Wears Blue Feroza Stone bracelet
  • Muscular Physique

Measurements

His body specifications may be –

  • Chest – 47 in or 119.5 cm
  • Waist – 34 in or 86 cm
  • Biceps – 17 in or 43 cm
  • Neck – 11 in or 28 cm

Shoe Size

10 (US) or 9 (UK)

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Brand Endorsements

He has appeared in commercials for a vast array of brands, including Tiger Biscuits (2012), Dixcy Scott innerwear, Thums Up, Limca, Relaxo, Appy Fizz, Revital, Wheel, Suzuki Hayate motorcycles, Astral Pipes, Yatra.com, PNG Jewelers, Image eyewear, and Realme smartphones. He also launched his own fragrance line, FRSH Perfumes by Salman Khan.

Religion

Salman Khan describes himself as ‘Half Hindu and Half Muslim.’ His mother, Salma Khan, is Hindu, while his paternal grandfather was a Muslim from Afghanistan.

Best Known For

He is best known for his commercially successful roles in Hindi movies, his generous philanthropic nature, and his dedication to fitness and bodybuilding.

First Film

He made his acting debut in the 1988 Hindi film Biwi Ho To Aisi, playing the supporting role of “Vicky Bhandari.”

Salman Khan Favorite Things

Category Favorite
Food Biryani
Object Rolex Watches
Possession Body Building Equipment
Actor Sylvester Stallone
Gadgets Home Theatre and Camera
Fictional Character Archie
Cars Mercedes, BMW, Land Cruiser
Drinks Iced Tea
Restaurants China Garden
Cricketer Yuvraj Singh
Singers Sunidhi Chauhan and Sonu Nigam

Salman Khan Facts

Personal Life & Family

  • Heritage: His father is the renowned screenwriter Salim Khan (Pathan/Muslim), and his mother is Salma Khan (Hindu). His stepmother is Helen Richardson (Roman Catholic from Burma).

  • Habits: He is known to be moody and unpredictable. He has a unique hobby of collecting soaps. He is extremely particular about cleanliness and takes hours to bathe and brush his teeth.

  • Style: He cannot live without his torn blue jeans and rubber slippers.

  • Pets: He had two beloved French Mastiff dogs named “My Son” (who has passed away) and “My Jaan.”

  • Health: He suffers from Trigeminal Neuralgia, a facial nerve disorder, and remains constantly under medical supervision.

  • Talents: Apart from acting, he is a good painter (he painted the Jai Ho poster) and a passionate photographer.

  • Fatherhood: In a 2023 appearance on Aap Ki Adalat, he confessed he had planned to have children recently, but changes in Indian surrogacy laws prevented it.

Career & Professional Life

  • Milestone: In August 2023, he completed 35 years in Bollywood.

  • Trademark: Removing his shirt onscreen is considered his trademark style.

  • Missed Roles: The film Baazigar was initially offered to him, but he declined after the directors (Abbas-Mustan) rejected changes suggested by his father. He also turned down the role eventually played by Vickey Arora in Yalgaar.

  • Mentorship: Known as “Sallu,” he gives bodybuilding tips to other celebs. He trained Katrina Kaif for Dhoom 3 and helped Arjun Kapoor lose approximately 60 kg for Ishaqzaade.

  • Recent Collaborations:

    • In October 2023, he ended a 9-year dispute with singer Arijit Singh, including a song by the singer in Tiger 3.

    • In March 2023, it was announced he is collaborating with Sooraj Barjatya (Rajshri Productions) for the 5th time on a film tentatively titled Prem Ki Shadi.

  • Production: For Tiger 3, producers Aditya Chopra and Maneesh Sharma spent 6 months planning the crossover scene featuring Shah Rukh Khan’s Pathaan character.

Generosity & Philanthropy

  • Nature: He is known for his generous heart and frequently donates to the poor.

  • COVID-19 Support: In 2021, amid the second wave of COVID-19, he donated ₹1,500 to 25,000 Bollywood workers and distributed food packets.

  • paying it Forward: At the IIFA Awards 2022 (which he hosted), he revealed that actor Suniel Shetty once helped him when he had no money, gifting him a shirt and boots he couldn’t afford to buy.

Assets & Business Ventures

  • Real Estate:

    • In October 2021, he renewed the rent agreement for a duplex in Bandra’s Maqba Heights (owned by Baba Siddique) to use as a “writer’s pad” for ₹8.25 lakhs/month.

    • In December 2021, he rented out his own apartment in Shiv Asthan Heights for ₹95,000/month.

    • In early 2022, his sister Arpita Khan purchased an apartment in Khar West for ₹10 crores.

  • Crypto/NFTs: In October 2021, he unveiled GARI (India’s first crypto token by Chingari) and launched the GARI NFT Marketplace.

  • Legal Action: In 2021, he successfully sued the developers of a game called “Selmon Bhai,” which was based on his 2002 hit-and-run case. The court ordered the game taken down.

  • Luxury Items: In December 2022, he showcased a Rolex watch with a turquoise dial and diamond-studded 18ct gold bezel, costing ₹46.8 lakhs.

Legal Issues & Security Threats

  • Driving: Salman stopped driving cars personally after his hit-and-run accident on September 28, 2002.

  • Blackbuck Case: On April 5, 2018, he was sentenced to 5 years in prison for the illegal poaching of blackbucks (an incident from 1998). In March 2023, gangster Lawrence Bishnoi claimed Salman offered money to community leaders regarding this case, which they declined.

  • Threats & Security:

    • In 2018, gangster Lawrence Bishnoi threatened Salman in connection with the blackbuck case.

    • Following the murder of Sidhu Moose Wala in May 2022 (in which Bishnoi is an accused), Salman was offered Y+ security by the Mumbai Police.

    • In June 2022, Salman and his father received a threat letter, leading to an FIR.

  • Security Measures: In response to these threats, he obtained a gun license in August 2022 and upgraded his vehicle to a bulletproof Toyota Land Cruiser (worth ₹1.50 crore). In April 2023, he imported a high-end bulletproof Nissan Patrol SUV.

Anecdotes & Incidents

  • Snake Bite: Just a day before his birthday in December 2021, he was bitten three times by a non-venomous snake at his Panvel farmhouse and was hospitalized for 6 hours.

  • Juhi Chawla Proposal: In the 1990s, he asked Juhi Chawla’s father for her hand in marriage, but the proposal was rejected without explanation.

  • Shilpa Shetty Date: He revealed on Dus Ka Dum that he once asked Shilpa Shetty for a date but ended up spending the night drinking and talking with her father until 5:30 AM, eventually becoming a regular visitor to see her father instead of her.

  • International Events: In October 2023, he attended the Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou MMA match in Saudi Arabia, alongside global stars like Cristiano Ronaldo and Mike Tyson.

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