Abdul Rashid Salim Salman Khan is an Indian actor, film producer, and television personality who works in Hindi films. In a film career spanning over thirty years, Khan has received numerous awards, including two National Film Awards as a film producer, and two Filmfare Awards as an actor.
In addition to his acting career, Khan is a television presenter and promotes humanitarian causes through his charity, the Being Human Foundation. He has been hosting the reality show Bigg Boss since 2010.
Khan’s off-screen life is marred by controversy and legal troubles. In 2015, he was convicted of culpable homicide for a negligent driving case in which he ran over five people with his car, killing one, but his conviction was set aside on appeal.
What religion is Salman Khan?
Khan identifies as both Muslim and Hindu, commenting, “I’m Hindu and Muslim both. I’m Bharatiya (an Indian)”. He explained, “My father is Muslim and my mother is Hindu”
Where is Salman Khan from?
Abdul Rashid Salim Salman Khan is from Indore and was born there too, in India as the eldest child of Salim Khan, a Muslim screenwriter, and Sushila Charak, a Hindu. Khan grew up in both religions.