Salman Khan acquitted of all charges in 2002 hit-and-run case

Salman Khan

The actor made box office records this year with his films 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan' and 'Prem Rtaan Dhan Payo'.

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Prosecution has failed to establish its case against the appellant accused (Salman Khan) on all charges, the judge says while dictating verdict on hit-and-run case.

Superstar Salman Khan has turned 50 today. Born as Abdul Rashid Salim Salman Khan, Salman was born to noted screenwriter Salim Khan and his wife Sushila. He has two brothers – Arbaaz and Sohail and two sisters – Alvira and Arpita. He schooled at St. Stanislaus High School. The actor on turning 50 said, "I am turning 27. I think 27-year-old is the right age. I have always like that age. I am not scared about ageing. It is always going to be 27. So what is there to be scared off. It is a part of my journey."

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Ladies Man Salman has undoubtedly had his own share of romance. Salman Khan's sister Alvira is said to have fixed him up with Sangeeta Bijlani after her Miss India win in 1980. The duo parted ways in 90’s but are known to share a special friendship. She was also seen at his sister Arpita Khan's wedding held in Hyderabad last month.

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Salman Khan was then known to be dating Somy Ali who he met through a common friend in 1993. However, rumors suggest that Somi was not too fond of Salman's drinking and aggressive behaviour. She split from the actor in 1999. http://iexp.in/lgr213157

Salman Khan was then linked to none other than former Miss World Aishwarya Rai. Their love story is one of the most-talked about and memorable one till date. The 21-year-old Aishwarya Rai fell for Salman during the shooting of their film ‘Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam’ in 1999. However, after their split in March 2002, Aishwarya accused Salman Khan of beating her harassing her and her family filed a police complaint against him. There were also reports that Salman used to physically abuse Aishwarya. The two have never worked with each other till date. http://iexp.in/lgr213157

He was also rumoured to have found love in Aishwarya-look-alike Sneha Ullal. But their relationship soon fizzled out. Next, came Salman’s much talked-about flame, Katrina Kaif. Though the duo never admitted to their relationship, Katrina was known to be very close to the Khan family as well. But they ended things in 2010 and continue to be friends, even co-starring in ‘Ek Tha Tiger’ after their breakup. She was one of the star guests at Arpita Khan's wedding. Katrina is now dating Ranbir Kapoor. http://iexp.in/lgr213157

Following his breakup with Katrina, Salman has a string of affairs to his name – German model Claudia Ciesla, Zareen Khan, Mahek Chahel and Hazel Keech. His latest rumoured flame is Romanian actress Lulia Vantur. The anchor-actress has been spotted with Khan in India last year and Salman too made a trip to Romania to visit her. She was also very much a part of Salman's sister Arpita's wedding day. http://iexp.in/lgr213157

Salman Khan made his acting debut with ‘Biwi Ho To Aisi’ (1988), in which he played a supporting role. However, it was his role as the shy Prem in Sooraj Barjatya's 'Maine Pyar Kiye' (1989) that made him a household name. Maine Pyar Kiya went on to become one of India’s highest grossing films and its dialogues are remembered till date. Salman Khan also earned Salman his first Filmfare Award for Best male Debut and Filmfare nomination for best actor. http://iexp.in/lgr213157

In 1990, Salman Khan was seen romancing Naghma in 'Baaghi: A Rebel for Love', which was a Box Office success. 1991 saw three moderately successful films from Salman – ‘Patthar Ke Phool’ (opposite Raveena Tandon), ‘Sanam Bewafa’ and ‘Kurbaan’. The following year, Salman co-starred in Sanjay Dutt-Madhuri Dixit starrer ‘Saajan’, which was a critical and financial success. Following which, the actor suffered a few setbacks as far as films were concerned between 1992-93. http://iexp.in/lgr213157

In 1994, Salman Khan was again back as the lovable Prem in yet another Sooraj Barjatya film - ‘Hum Aapke Hain Kaun..!’. Salman Khan romanced the very beautiful Madhuri Dixit. The film went on to become of Bollywood’s biggest hits and was declared a blockbuster. It won three 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. http://iexp.in/lgr213157

Salman Khan next teamed up with Shah Rukh Khan for Rakesh Roshan's ‘Karan Arjun’ in 1995. SRK and Salman played brothers who are reincarnated after being killed by enemies. The film earned Salman yet another Filmfare nomination for Best Actor. http://iexp.in/lgr213157

Salman Khan had two releases in 1996 – ‘Sanjay Leela Bhansali's directional debut ‘Khamoshi: The Musical’ opposite Manisha Koirala, which failed at the Box office but was critically acclaimed and action hit ‘Jeet’.

The following year also saw two releases - David Dhawan’s ‘Judwaa’, where he played a double role and ‘Auzaar’, which was declared to be below average. ‘Judwaa’ on the other hand was a commercial success. http://iexp.in/lgr213157

Year 1998 saw Salman in a number of different films – He first starred opposite Kajol in rom-com ‘Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya’, which was one of the biggest commercial successes that year. He then appeared in ‘Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai’. Though the film did moderately well, Salman Khan earned praise for his performance. And lastly, he appeared in a cameo in SRK-Kajol's 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai', for which he was awarded the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor. Salman Khan will be soon working with Karan Johar again in 'Shuddhii.' http://iexp.in/lgr213157

1999 was a fabulous year for Salman Khan as he delivered three big hits – the first was multi-starrer ‘Hum Saath-Saath Hain’ along with Karisma Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan, Tabu and Sonali Bendre. He then starred in ‘Biwi No. 1’ which was one of the highest grossing films that year. He played Prem for the third time in Sooraj Barjatya's 'Hum Saath Saath Hain'. http://iexp.in/lgr213157

The same year, 'Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam' opposite his real life girlfriend Aishwarya Rai Bachchan directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali released and it was an instant hit. Its songs like 'Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam' and Aankhon Ki Gustakhiyan' became love anthems. Salman's performance once again earned him the Filmfare nomination for Best Actor. http://iexp.in/lgr213157

In 2000, Salman Khan co-starred along with beauties Preity Zinta and Rani Mukerji in ‘Har Dil Jo Pyar Karega’. The film was received well and all three stars were praised for their performances. The trio was again seen in 'Chori Chori Chupke Chupke'. The film dealt with the topic of surrogacy and did well at the Box office.

Following which, he starred in the delayed release ‘Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam’ (2002) opposite Madhuri dixit and friend Sah Rukh Khan, his then girlfriend Aishwarya Rai was in a supporting role. http://iexp.in/lgr213157

In 2003, Salman Khan starred in musical romantic drama ‘Tere Naam’, which was a huge Box Office. Salman received heaps of praise for his performance of Radhe Mohan. ‘Tere Naam’ is to date considered Salman Khan's best film with critically acclaimed performance. After which, his Box office continued with comedy flicks – ‘Mujhse Shaadi Karogi’ (2004) and ‘No Entry’ (2005). The following year, he had two releases – ‘Jaane-E-Mann’ and ‘Baabul’, however both tanked at the B.O. http://iexp.in/lgr213157

In 2007, Salman Khan began the year with Nikhil Advani’s multi-starrer ‘Salaam-e-Ishq: A Tribute to Love’. The film was received poorly and was declared a flop. Salman then starred in Hollywood film ‘Marigold: An Adventure in India’, but this too failed at the B.O. http://iexp.in/lgr213157

Salman Khan's next big release was 'Partner' with Govinda, Katrina Kaif and Lara Dutta. It did very well at the box office, receiving a blockbuster verdict. http://iexp.in/lgr213157

Year 2009 was a mixed year for Salman Khan. His first film Prabhu Dheva’s ‘Wanted’ with Ayesha Takia and Prakash Raj was the second-highest grossing movie of the year and was declared a superhit.

He next appeared in ‘Main Aur Mrs Khanna’ and ‘London Dreams’. The former was a commercial failure, while the later was moderately successful. This was a very lean pahse for Salman. http://iexp.in/lgr213157

It was 'Dabangg' that brought Salman Khan back into action. Everyone fell in love with his character Robinhood 'Chulbul Pandey'. The film received positive reviews and broke several Box office records. 'Dabangg' collected approximately Rs 808.7 million in its first week and won several awards. Salman Khan received a Star Screen Award for Best Actor and a Stardust Award for Star of the Year – Male. And since then there has been no looking back for Salman Bhai.

Salman Khan's hit streak continued in 2011 - Anees Bazmee’s ‘Ready’ opposite Asin, which received mixed reviews from critics, was an instant hit and held records for being the second highest grossing Bollywood film of 2011.

Salman Khan then romanced good friend Kareena Kapoor onscreen in ‘Bodyguard’, a remake of a Malayalam film by the same name. The film received mixed reviews but was a financial success, becoming the highest earning film of the year.

In 2012 Salman Khan played the role of a RAW agent in Kabir Khan’s ‘Ek Tha Tiger’ along with his ex-girlfriend Katrina Kaif. Though the film received mixed reviews from critics, it was one of the most successful of Yash Raj film releases and was declared a blockbuster. It became the third highest-grossing Bollywood film of all time, exceeded by ‘Chennai Express’ and ‘3 Idiots’.

Salman’s second release that year was ‘Dabangg 2, where he reprised the role of Chulbul Pandey. This film too received mixed reviews, but his beloved fans were quite clear – they loved the film. ‘Dabangg 2’ was declared a blockbuster as well and a superhit overseas.

In 2014, Salman Khan had two releases – first being ‘Jai Ho’ along with actress Tabu and newcomer Daisy Shah. Salman played the role of an army officer in the film, which was inspired from ‘Pay It Forward’. Unfortunately, it did not open well and was declared a semi hit. His next second release of the year, ‘Kick’ along with Jacqueline Fernandez, Randeep Hooda and Nawazuddin Siddiqui broke several domestic box-office records. Kick, which was an Eid release this year, went on to become the second highest grossing Bollywood film of all time.

Not only has Salman graced the big screen, but has a successful career on the small screen as well. He has been hosting the reality show ‘Bigg Boss’ since the fourth season. He has also hosted the second season of ‘10 Ka Dum’ in year 2009 which turned out to be even more successful than his first season as host of the game show in year 2008.

Salman Khan has had his share of legal troubles - On 28 September 2002, he was arrested for rash and negligent driving after his car ran over four persons sleeping on the pavement. While one died, three others were injured.

In 2006, Salman was sentenced to one year in prison for hunting the Chinkara, an endangered species. Later that year, he was handed a five-year jail term and remanded to Jodhpur jail until 13 April when he was granted bail.

Salman has supported a number of charities during his career. He started an NGO called Being Human which is a charitable trust founded for supporting and aiding the under-privileged.

Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan re united at Salman's younger sister Arpita's wedding in 2014.

Salman Khan is currently busy shooting for two films – Sooraj Barjatya’s ‘Prem Ratan Dhan Payo’ opposite Sonam Kapoor, where he will be seen playing the role of Prem/Vijay. The next upcoming film is Kabir Khan’s ‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan’ with Kareena Kapoor. Both films are scheduled for a 2015 release.