Salman Khan-Not just good looks!

Ipsita Baishya Known for his shirtless on-screen appearances, his drop-dead good looks and the various controversies surrounding him, Salman Khan is one of the most popular actors today. He has undoubtedly established himself in his own right in the Hindi film industry and has acted with almost all the leading producers, directors and co-stars in Bollywood. Some of his memorable performances in 2006 have been in films like Jaan-E-Mann, Baabul and his forthcoming releases include Salaam-e-Ishq: A tribute to love, Marigold, London Dreams, Saawariya to name only a few. Acting career: But films have been nothing new for this Khan; Salman is the son of Salim Khan a well-known scriptwriter. He made his maiden appearance in a film called Biwi Ho To Aisi in 1988 where he was seen in a supporting role. Salman soon made it big with ' Maine Pyar Kiya', a Rajshri Productions venture.The film went on to become a major success and gave a big boost to his career. It also won him a Filmfare Best Debut Award. 'Hum Aapke Hain Koun' where he starred opposite Madhuri Dixit was another instant success. Since then he has acted in many successful flicks like "Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam", "Karan Arjun", "Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya..", Sanam Bewafa, Saajan, 'Biwi No 1" and umpteen others. Today he is a top Bollywood hero, working with almost all top banners. Personal life: Born on 27th December 1965, Salman is the eldest of his siblings and has two brothers and two sisters younger to him. His stepmom is Helen, the famous actress of yesteryears. Khan's love life has also not been a steady one. He is also known to be romantically linked to several Bollywood actresses in the past like Sangeeta Bijlani, Somy Ali and Aishwarya Rai. The grapevine has it that he is currently dating fellow actress and model Katrina Kaif. His relationship with Miss Rai had been an especially turbulent one and grabbed lots of media attention. Controversies: Salman has a controversial side to him too and has earned a reputation for his brattish behavior. His name has been involved in a black-buck poaching case and hit-and-run accidents. Reports of his alleged underworld connections also keep resurfacing every now and then. But Salman has remained undeterred by his bad-boy image and has overcome these setbacks. Few people know for a fact that Salman was voted 7th best-looking man in the World and the best looking man in India by People magazine in USA. But Salman Khan's close friends and well wishers have often revealed that the actor, despite his media image has a large heart and is involved in numerous welfare organisations. He has bailed out his needy friends quite often. He is involved with several NGOs working for the welfare of poor children and the destitute. Many in the film industry have termed him 'man with a heart of gold.' Be it for good or bad reasons, Salman Khan never remains out of the focus. He surely knows how to make his presence felt. Trivia about Salman: • Salman very rarely wears formals. Loves to wear casuals especially black and blue,tight fitting jeans with shirts and T-shirts.Shops in London and occasionally in Singapore.Mostly wears Giorgio Armani and Gianni Versace. • He often appears in films wearing a bracelet with a turquoise stone. • He is a dedicated bodybuilder, trains every day, and is famous for taking off his shirt in movies and stage shows alike. • Has starred in the highest earning films of 1989, 1991, 1994, 1999, and 2005