From background dancer to Bollywood megastar

mumbai: Salman Khan, often referred to as ‘Bhaijaan’ by his fans, is one of the biggest stars in Bollywood today. However, his path to stardom was not an easy one. Despite being the son of legendary screenwriter Salim Khan, Salman started his career as a backup dancer, for which his performance fee was only 75 his rupees.

In an interview, Salman Khan recalled his early days and said, “I think my first salary was around Rs 75. I used to dance at the back of shows at the Taj Hotel.” One of his friends was dancing there, so he took me along just for fun (and I danced too).”Despite the initial struggles, Salman’s talent and charisma quickly became apparent. He caught the attention of filmmakers, leading to his debut in the 1988 film Biwi Ho To Aisi. .

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However, it was his role in Sooraj R. Barjatiya’s Mein Pyar Kiya (1989) that catapulted him to stardom. The film was a huge success and Salman quickly became one of the most popular actors in Bollywood. His iconic hairstyle in Tere Naam (2003) further cemented his status as a style icon.

Today, Salman Khan is not only known for his acting skills but also for his philanthropy and extraordinary personality. He reportedly charges over Rs 100 crore per film and his net worth is said to be Rs 2900 crore. His annual income is estimated to be around 220 million rupees and monthly income is 16 million rupees.

Salman Khan’s journey from backup dancer to Bollywood megastar is truly inspiring and a testament to his hard work, dedication, and talent.

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Credit: DNA