He has four siblings – Arbaaz Khan, Sohail Khan, Alvira Khan Agnihotri and Arpita Khan Sharma. He made his acting debut with Biwi Ho To Aisi (1988) in a supporting role. However, his breakthrough came with Maine Pyar Kiya (1989), directed by Sooraj Barjatya, which made him an overnight star.
As Salman Khan’s recent movie, Sikandar, made its way to theatres, let’s explore the highest-grossing movies of Bhaijaan of Bollywood.
Highest-grossing movies of Salman Khan
1. Bajrangi Bhaijaan
Budget: Rs 100 crore
Worldwide gross: Rs 921 crore
Domestic net collection: Rs 320 crore
Synopsis: The film follows Pawan Kumar Chaturvedi (Salman Khan), a devotee of Lord Hanuman, who meets Munni (Harshaali Malhotra), a mute six-year-old girl from Pakistan. She gets separated from her mother during a trip to India. Pawan, who people call Bajrangi, takes it upon himself to reunite Munni with her family in Pakistan by crossing the border illegally.
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2. Sultan
Budget: Rs 110 crore
Worldwide gross: Rs 609 crore
Domestic net collection: Rs 300 crore
Synopsis: Salman Khan and Anushka Sharma starrer Siuktan is a sports drama that centers around Sultan Ali Khan, a former wrestling champion from Haryana. He falls in love with Aarfa, an ambitious wrestler who dreams of winning gold for India. To impress her, Sultan takes up wrestling and becomes state0 level champion, but his success leads to his arrogance, driving a wedge between him and Aarfa after a tragic personal loss.
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3. Tiger Zinda Hai
Budget: Rs 150 crore
Worldwide gross: Rs 562 crore
Domestic net collection: Rs 339 crore
Synopsis: Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif starrer Tiger Zinda Hai is the sequel to Ek Tha Tiger and follows Avinash Singh Rathore aka Tiger, a former RAW agent, and Zoya, an ex-ISI agent, whose peaceful life is disrupted when RAW receives intel that a terrorist organisation, who has taken 25 Indian and 15 Pakistani nurses hostage in Iraq.
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4. Tiger 3
Budget: Rs 250 crore
Worldwide gross: Rs 466 crore
Domestic net collection: Rs 284.2 crore
Synopsis: Following the events of Tiger Zinda Hai, RAW agent Avinash Singh Rathore is India’s most trusted spy. However, his life takes a shocking turn when he is framed as a traitor and forced to prove his loyalty.
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5. Prem Ratan Dhan Payo
Budget: Rs 170 crore
Worldwide gross: Rs 402 crore
Domestic net collection: Rs 210 crore
Synopsis: The film follows the story of Yuvraj Vijay Singh (Salman Khan), a noble and strict prince of Pritampur. But, he faces internal family conflicts as his estranged siblings conspire against him.
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6. Kick
Budget: Rs 115 crore
Worldwide gross: Rs 384 crore
Domestic net collection: Rs 231 crore
Synopsis: The movie Devi Lal Singh, who is a highly intelligent yet reckless man who is addicted to thrill and excitement in his life. He falls in love with Shaina, who soon disappears from her life, leaving her heartbroken.
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7. Ek Tha Tiger
Budget: Rs 75 crore
Worldwide gross: Rs 328 crore
Domestic net collection: Rs 198 crore
Synopsis: The film follows RAW agent Tiger, who is sent on a mission to Dublin, Ireland and falls in love with Zoya. Caught between love and duty, he chooses to defy both RAW and ISIS.
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8. Dabangg 2
Budget: Rs 85 crore
Worldwide gross: Rs 253 crore
Domestic net collection: Rs 155 crore
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Synopsis: The film is a sequel to Dabanng and continues with the story of Chulbul Paney, a fearless and charismatic police officer. Now transferred to Kanpur, he lives happily with Rajjo and his family. Soon, he clashes with Bachcha Singh.