Salman Khan birthday special: His memorable performances (view pics)

New Delhi: His one-liners are hit and his signature dance steps are trend among the non-dancers. Such is the vibe of the Dabangg Khan - Salman that his presence in the flick is all that matters. The transformation from a crazy lover to an angry young icon is unbelievable. Is it a matter of number ‘9', which created a major impact over his alteration? The 1989 ‘Maine Pyar Kiya' concealed him as a young lover and twenty years later Choreographer-turned-director Prabhu Deva made him ‘Wanted' allover as a hardcore action hero. Well, we won't take you to the numerology world but surely would address his memorable roles which made him the ultimate superstar of Bollywood. Maine Pyar Kiya: His admiration towards Bhagyashree inspired all the guys around to love the way he loved. It was his first flick with Rajshri production and became an all time blockbuster.Hum Aapke Hain Kaun: Another flick from the house of Rajshri, which cemented Salman as a charming lover boy in Bollwood. He was recalled as ‘Prem' thereafter.Judwa: It was the first occasion when Salman played a double role in a David Dhawan flick ‘Judwa'. He fabulously delivered the dual shade of his character. Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya: His shirtless act became a revolution when he sung ‘Oh Oh Jane Jaana' in this flick. The girls all over drooled over him and the flick became a hit.Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam: Salman was chirpy and at his best. The flick was a mix of romance and tragedy and was critically acclaimed. What followed thereafter was the blooming romance between Salman and his co-star Aishwarya Rai.Kuch Kuch Hota Hai: However, it was a supporting role but Salman made the most out of it in Karan Johar's directorial debut. He won the Filmfare Award in supporting category and the flick was an all time blockbuster.Tere Naam: An obsessive unrequited love with so much emotion and aggression couldn't have been better played than Salman Khan. It was all the way his show.Wanted: Salman Khan became an overnight hardcore action hero with Prabhu Deva's Wanted. It was altogether the beginning of a new innings for the actor. The flick also set a new trend for action flicks.Dabangg: By this time, Salman was completely transformed into an action hunk. Corrupt police officer Chulbul Pandey's role was loved by one and all and the flick grossed massive at box office.Bodyguard: Salman's simplicity in ‘Bodyguard' won him praises from all over. Dabangg 2: Salman carried the same notorious character from its prequel to this flick. And once again it became memorable.