Salman Khan
Salman Khan is the biggest celebrity in India. Born on 27 December 1965 to screenwriter Salim Khan, Salman Khan made his acting debut with a supporting role in the 1988 film Biwi Ho To Aisi. His first leading role in a Bollywood movie was in Sooraj R. Barjatya's romantic family drama Maine Pyar Kiya (1989), one of India's highest grossing films. It earned him a Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut. 1990 saw one film release starring Khan, Baaghi: A Rebel for Love. The film was a box office success, followed by four hit films in 1991, Patthar Ke Phool, Sanam Bewafa, Kurbaan and Saajan. Despite these early successes, nearly all of his 1992–1993 releases resulted in box office failures. He eturned to success in 1994 with his second collaboration with director Sooraj Barjatya in the romance Hum Aapke Hain Koun., Earning over Rs. 135 crore worldwide, the film became the biggest Bollywood hit of the year,as well as one of the biggest Bollywood hits ever. During the 1995 awards season, the film won 5 Filmfare Awards and also won the National Award for being the most popular film of the year.
Since then, he tried his luck with many movies, many of them just managing to do well while most of them just kept bombing at the Box Office. Since his film Wanted released in 2009, Salman has become the biggest superstar as he has delivered six blockbusters back to back, most of them becoming the highest grossing films in Bollywood. The actor has also been constantly appearing on television as he has been the host of the show Bigg Boss. Khan has been the subject of several controversies, including certain legal troubles. On 28 September 2002, Khan was arrested for rash and negligent driving. His car had run into a bakery in Mumbai; one person who was sleeping on the pavement outside the bakery died and three others were injured in the mishap. Charges of culpable homicide were laid against him, but later dropped. During his career, Khan has been involved in several charities. He started an NGO called Being Human which sells T-shirts and other products online and in stores.
