Happy birthday Salman Khan!

Born on 27^th December 19 to screen-writer Salim Khan and Sushila Charak, Khan is the elder brother of Arbaaz Khan, Sohail Khan, Alvira Khan and Arpita Khan. Actress Helen is his step-mother and actor-director-producer Atul Agnihotri is his brother-in-law. He attended Scindia School, Gwalior and St. Stanislaus High School in Bandra, Mumbai.

Khan made his acting debut with Biwi Ho To Aisi in 1988 as a supporting role but it was Sooraj R. Barjatya's romantic family drama Maine Pyar Kiya (1989) that brought Khan into limelight. His performance in the film as Prem received immense appreciation and love from the audience and critics alike. Since then, Khan appeared in over eighty films and established himself as one of the most popular leading actor in Hindi Cinema. His most memorable works till date include Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! (1994), Hum Saath Saath Hain (1999), Tere Naam (2003), Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya (2005), Partner (2007), Dabangg (2010) and Ek Tha Tiger (2012). Khan has acted in various films over the decades and has done different types of roles: the Prem that won our hearts by his funny antics in Hum Aapke Hai Koun..!, the silent mama's boy in Hum Saath Saath Hain, the rowdy-lover in Tere Naam and the fearless Robin Hood Pandey in Dabangg: he has done it all!

Khan is not only an actor but also a host, producer, singer, mentor and philanthropist. The superstar hosted Dus Ka Dum (2008), Big Boss Season 4 (2010), Big Boss Season 5 along with Sanjay Dutt (2011), Big Boss Season 6 (2012), Big Boss Season 7 (2013) and is currently hosting Big Boss Season 8 (2014). He produced a children's film Chillar Party (2011) and Dr. Cabbie (2014) under his production house Salman Khan Being Human Productions (SKBHP). As a singer, the superstar first lent his voice for younger brother, Sohail Khan's film, Hello Brother (1999). He sang the super-hit song "Chandi Ki Dhal Par" along with Alka Yagnik. He then sang the title song of Bodyguard in 2011 and recently sang the entire album of the blockbuster Kick (2014). As a mentor, Khan has mentored many aspiring Bollywood actors, including Hrithik Roshan, Katrina Kaif, Sonakshi Sinha, Arjun Kapoor and Pulkit Samrat. Last but not the least, Khan has an NGO called Being Human which sells T-shirts and other products online and in stores. Through his NGO, Khan helps the underprivileged and special needs' children.

Khan has Bajrangi Bhaijaan and Prem Ratan Dhan Payo in his kitty, both releasing in 2015.

On his birthday we bring to you a playlist of his chartbuster songs:

Do you think you know Salman Khan well? Crack the challenge below and we'll admit to it!

Trivia Quiz

On behalf of BollyCurry and all his fans, here's wishing Salman Khan a splendid day and a successful year ahead!

Writer: Alina S.

Editor(s): Shreya S. and Sonia R.

Graphics: Virina R.

Answers:

1. Swimming
2. Veer
3. Hema Malini