The stepson of yesteryear's dancing diva Helen, Salman featured in his star brothers Sohail and Arbaaz's film productions like 'Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya', 'Main Aurr Mrs Khanna' and 'Dabangg'.
The 'Biwi No. 1' star might have commenced his acting journey as a man all women would love to be with, but in recent years he started creating a name for himself in the action genre by starring in movies like 'Wanted', 'Ready', 'Bodyguard' and 'Kick'.
He even entertained the masses as a host of TV shows like 'Bigg Boss' and '10 Ka Dum'. Though the latter didn't click with the audience, 'Bigg Boss' - a controversial reality show that has completed eight seasons - has been one of the reasons why even non-couch potatoes chose to stick to the small screen.
Fondly called 'Sallu bhai' by many, he is also known for launching the careers of actresses like Daisy Shah, Sneha Ullal and Zarine Khan and composers such as Himesh Reshammiya and Sajid-Wajid.
A lot of actors have also gone on record to say they are indebted to Salman. He has been an inspiration to many, especially when it comes to imitating his 'six-pack abs', including actors like Hrithik Roshan and Arjun Kapoor, who did away with their weighty issues, thanks to Salman.
In fact, Arjun also featured in the popular song 'Superman...Salman ka fan' from 'Tevar' film.
Salman also runs a Being Human Foundation, which supports underprivileged people in India. Started in 2007 in partnership with various companies, the foundation takes initiatives in the field of education and healthcare.
With over Rs 200 crore riding on him, his die-hard fans across the globe may only be eagerly waiting for his films - 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan' and 'Prem Ratan Dhan Payo' - to hit the screens. The infamy associated with his sentencing may even add to the popularity of the films.
