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A name that's synonymous with packed theatres shouting his name and crowds of young men cheering for him, Salman Khan has been reigning in the popular imagination for three decades now. However, superstardom came with its share of troubles. Salman has found himself in the news once too often, almost as though he were controversy's favourite child. Endlessly discussed as well as criticised, he is an object of adulation, fantasy and reverence in the cultural space. Tabloid pieces, stories and gossip-all tend to collapse him into a formula, making him lose his exclusivity when he is one of a kind. Salman Khan: The Man, The Actor, The Legend offers new perspectives on cinema and the peculiar glo...
From Bollywood to K-Pop, from Crazy Rich Asians to YouTube stars and Boys' Love media, this book brings together leading scholars to explore “bromance” in celebrity culture across Asia. Celebrity Bromance and Comradery Capital in Asia demonstrates how celebrity bromances are used as global promotional tools in different national and transnational contexts, including China, Thailand, India and beyond. Across chapters written by leading international scholars, the book demonstrates how a “comradery capital” develops as Asian bromances become not just a promotional tool but commodities in their own right in contemporary celebrity culture.
Salman Khan (born Abdul Rashid Salim Salman Khan on 27 December 1965) is an Indian film actor. He has appeared in more than 80 Hindi films. Khan, who made his acting debut with a minor role in the drama Biwi Ho To Aisi (1988), had his first commercial success with the blockbuster Maine Pyar Kiya (1989), for which he won a Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut. He went on to star in some of Hindi cinema's most successful films of those times, such as Saajan (1991), Hum Aapke Hain Kaun (1994), Karan Arjun (1995), Judwaa (1997), Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya (1998) and Biwi No.1 (1999), having appeared in the highest earning films of seven separate years during his career. In 1999, Khan won a Filmfare Aw...
Biography of Salman Khan, Indian motion picture actor.
Salman Khan turns fifty on 27 December 2015. Having made his film debut in 1988, he has found his place in the hearts of millions, with blockbuster movies ranging from Maine Pyar Kiya and Hum Aapke Hain Koun to the more recent Dabangg, Ek Tha Tiger, Kick and Bajrangi Bhaijaan to his credit. He is also well known for his magnanimity, including his work with the non-profit charitable organization, Being Human, which he runs. Salman’s stint with controversies has been as long as his career. His personal life has often made headlines, as have his involvements in the blackbuck poaching case and the hit-and-run case. He has a reputation for getting hot under the collar and abusive when riled. These attributes have earned him the dubious title of the ‘bad boy of Bollywood’. Which is the real Salman Khan? Why is he the way he is? This book delves into Salman’s family lineage and his personal history to reveal interesting vignettes and unknown facts about the enigmatic and immensely popular superstar, and will help his many fans understand what ‘Being Salman’ is all about.
Your Complete Salman Khan Biography. 'Salman Khan' (pronunciation: This book is your ultimate resource for Salman Khan. Here you will find the most up-to-date 280 Success Facts, Information, and much more. In easy to read chapters, with extensive references and links to get you to know all there is to know about Salman Khan's Early life, Career and Personal life right away. A quick look inside: Charlie Rose (TV show) - Guests and guest hosts, Chulbul Pandey, Chamku (film) - Cast, Dimple Kapadia - 2010s, No Entry - Cast, Ek Tha Tiger - Casting, Baghban (film), Celebrity Cricket League - Third season, Shahid Kapoor - Breakthrough, 2006-09, Chulbul Pandey - Controversies, Kurbaan (1991 film) - ...
Salman Khan is Bollywood’s Bhaijaan. He is loved. He is feared. He is adored. He is controversial. This book tells his full story. From Pathan roots in Indore to Mumbai’s Bandra boy. From a struggling debut in 1988 to the king of Eid blockbusters. From the "Prem" lover to the "Chulbul Pandey" cop. From courtroom battles to death threats. From Being Human charity to Galaxy Apartments under siege. This is his life in 15 chapters. No sugarcoating. No hero worship. Just facts, timelines, and truth. This is not another fan book. It’s not a PR piece. It’s the first biography that connects every dot—family legacy, love disasters, legal nightmares, box office wins, and real-life danger. Ot...
The Internet is host to a world of information… and misinformation. At the Khan Academy—an online education site started by visionary Salman Khan—one can learn about such diverse subjects as whether there are different sizes of infinity, or if basketball star and regular contributor to the site LeBron James thinks it’s easier to make three free throws or one three pointer. That’s right: LeBron James is a regular contributor. And Bill Gates’s kids are regular visitors. Find out just who Salman Khan is and how he became a superstar magnet—and a superstar in his own right.
Abdul Rashid Salim Salman Khan; popularly known as Salman Khan; is a leading actor and producer of the Indian film industry; Bollywood. Besides; he is also a prominent philanthropist and television personality.