10 Interesting & Unknown Facts About Salman Khan | UPDATED

His Real Name

Many of you know him as Salman Khan, right? But, what’s his real name? Well, the actor’s original name is Abdul Rashid Salim Salman Khan.

Interesting beginnings

Most of his fans know that Sallu Miyaan began his career with movies, but the truth is he began his career as a model before entering Bollywood. Aah… nice!

His First Role

Initially, Bollywood’s Bhai played lead role in ‘Maine Pyaar Kiya’ that gave him the giant leap to stardom. But, he started his film career with ‘Biwi Ho Toh Aisi’ in 1988.

A Champion

How is the Dabangg actor fit even today? Well, in addition to exercise, he used to be a swimming champion in school and had represented India at several global events.

Family Business

Salman Khan wanted to follow his dad’s profession and become a writer. He scripted ‘Veer’, ‘Chandramukhi’ and ‘Baaghi: A Rebel For Love’. Unfortunately, all these films bombed at the box office.

Health Issues

Salman takes care about his health and fitness, but not many know that he suffers from a facial nerve disorder ‘trigeminal neuralgia’ that’s commonly called suicide disease.

First Choice

The Dabangg Dude was the first choice for the role which Shah Rukh Khan played in ‘Baazigar’.

Playback Singing

Salman Khan started his singing career with his blockbuster hit Kick, right? Nope…he debuted as a playback singer in a song from the movie ‘Hello Brother’.

Fixation

Yikes! Salman has a soap fixation. His bathroom at home is stacked with soap of every sort and he especially likes those made with natural vegetable and fruit extracts.

100-Crore Club

Salman is the only actor who has six films in the 100 Crore Club to his credit. With a huge fan following, he must be the most loved actor, hai na guys?