| He is the son of Salim the script writer and Helen the famous actress. His brothers are Sohail and Arbaaz. Sohail is a director cum actor and Arbaaz is an actor. Sister: Alvira; Sisters-in-law: Seema Sachdev Khan, Malaika Arora Khan (model); Brother-in-law: Atul Agnihotri (actor) Salman made his acting debut in the 1988 film Biwi Ho To Aisi where he had a supporting role. His first leading role in a Bollywood movie, was in Rajshri Productions' romantic, superhit film Maine Pyar Kiya (1989). The film went on to become one of India's top-grossing movies. It also won him a Filmfare Best Debut Award, (1990) and a nomination for the Filmfare Best Actor Award. The film also marked the debut of Rajshri director Sooraj Barjatya. His second venture with director Sooraj Barjatya, Hum Aapke Hain Koun (1994) remains one of Indian cinema's highest grossing films ever. Since his success in Maine Pyar Kya, Salman has appeared in many films, not all of which have done well at the box office. However, his box office successes have been numerous enough that he is still considered one of the top actors in Bollywood. Some of his biggest box office hits include Saajan (1991) Sanam Bewafa (1991), Karan Arjun (1995), Pyar Kiya To Darna Kiya (1998) and Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999). His slated appearances in 2006 include: Jaan-E-Mann (recently released), Baabul, Salaam E Ishq: A Tribute To Love, and his first Hollywood movie, Marigold: An Adventure in India.
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