New Delhi: Not many get a chance like Salman Khan to be the king of almost every beauty's heart. So what if the man has turned 49 today, he's still successful in carving his niche as the most eligible bachelor in 40s.
With all his larger-than-life characters on screen and the charismatically benevolent image of ‘being human' in actual life, Salman Khan is at the heights of popularity today without egoism.
It would not be an exaggeration to say that this ‘Dabangg' Khan of Bollywood has been raved many a times for his alleged love relationship with his co-actresses. Here comes the list of ladies who had kindled the fire of love in his life at some point of time :
Sangeeta Bijlani
The very first time Salman was linked with someone was in late 80s. The newly crowned Miss India, Sangeeta Bijlani did a few films and then started dating the actor. Though the relationship went sour in the early 90s, Salman was seen supporting the actress when her marriage with the former cricketer Mohd Azharuddin was deemed unstable.
Somy Ali
The former actress of Bollywood, who is currently running her clothing line ‘so-me designs' along with a NGO named ‘no more tears', is said to be one of the leading ladies in Salman Khan's life from 1993-97. The duo called it off when Somy allegedly got upset with Salman's excessive drinking and abusive attitude. Another reason behind their split is also believed to be Aishwarya's entrance in Salman's life.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
The much talked about love affair of the Bollywood, Salman Khan and Aishwarya Rai's bond flared with the hit of their legendry movie, Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam. Their real life chemistry was very much evident with their on stage performances in various award shows and their appearances in various events together. The couple called it quits when Aishwarya publicly criticized Salman for his over-possessive behavior and filed an FIR against him.
Katrina Kaif
One of the most popular ones of the Tinsel town, Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif's love affair started with the commencement of Katrina's Bollywood career. The duo starred together in Maine Pyar Kyu Kiya for the first time and they appeared together for the last time in Ek Tha Tiger that remained the highest grosser of 2011. The couple was quite renowned until Ranbir's entry into the Kapoor's entry into the frame. Katrina's increasing closeness with prince Kapoor did not allow Salman and her relationship to nourish further.
Sneha Ullal
The pretty chirpy girl who mad her Bollywood debut with Salman Khan in Lucky, grabbed the eye balls due to her similar features with the actor's ex-flame, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan.
Salman was believed to get attracted to the girl and introduced her to Bollywood. Sneha now is an established actor in South Indian films.
