Salman Khan turns 55: Rare pictures of Dabangg Khan

Salman Khan is celebrating his 55th birthday today. As Salman turns a year older, we look back at some rare photos from his three-decade-long career. (Photo: Express Archive)

Salman Khan is the son of writer Salim Khan from the famous Salim-Javed duo. His brothers Arbaaz and Sohail are also actors. (Photo: Express Archive)

Salman Khan first appeared in a supporting role in Rekha-led Biwi Ho Toh Aisi. He made his debut as a leading actor in Sooraj Barjatya's Maine Pyar Kiya in 1989. (Photo: Express Archive)

Most of Salman Khan's screen characters in the early 90s were named Prem. (Photo: Express Archive)

Salman was not always the action star he is today. He first impressed viewers as a romantic hero with movies like Hum Aapke Hain Koun, Saajan among others. (Photo: Express Archive)

Salman Khan has shared screen space with Aamir Khan and Shah Rukh Khan when they were all creating a name for themselves in Bollywood. (Photo: Express Archive)

Salman is known for his comic timing today but one of his early comedy films Andaz Apna Apna did not make a mark at the time of its release. The film later gained a cult following. (Photo: Express Archive)

Salman Khan has collaborated with David Dhawan in eight films as the leading hero. Their hits include Judwaa, Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge, Biwi No 1 and Mujhse Shaadi Karogi among others. (Photo: Express Archive)

Salman Khan's next is titled Radhe. The actor first played a character with the same name in Satish Kaushik's Tere Naam. (Photo: Express Archive)

It was with Prabhudheva's Wanted that Salman's career sky-rocketed again. (Photo: Express Archive)

Since then, Salman has appeared in various entertainers including Ready, Bodyguard, Kick, Tiger series and Dabangg series among others. (Photo: Express Archive)

While he is celebrated for his movies, Salman Khan has also had to deal with a few legal troubles over the years. (Photo: Express Archive)

The actor was implicated in a hit and run case and the blackbuck poaching case. (Photo: Express Archive)

Salman Khan has developed a large fan base over the years, and it's because of these fans that most of Salman's releases cross the Rs 100 crore mark in just a few days. (Photo: Express Archive)

While his fans adore his movies, Salman's critics find his films to be an exercise in hero-worshipping. (Photo: Express Archive)

Salman Khan has a strong foothold in the television industry. (Photo: Express Archive)

The Dabangg 3 actor has been hosting Colors' Bigg Boss for almost 11 years now. He co-hosted one season of the show with Sanjay Dutt. (Photo: Express Archive)

Salman is the producer of The Kapil Sharma Show on Sony TV. He earlier used to host 10 Ka Dum on the channel. (Photo: Express Archive)

Salman Khan dived into film production in 2011 and has so far successfully produced over 10 films. (Photo: Express Archive)

Salman Khan runs a charity called Being Human Foundation. (Photo: Express Archive)