What Happened to Salman Khan?

Salman Khan, born Abdul Rashid Salim Salman Khan on December 27, 1965, debuted in 1988 with "Biwi Ho To Aisi" and achieved his breakthrough with "Maine Pyar Kiya" in 1989, earning a Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut. He established himself as a leading actor in the 1990s with hits like "Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!" (1994) and "Karan Arjun" (1995). After a period of sporadic success in the early 2000s, his career saw a major resurgence with the action film "Wanted" (2009), followed by a string of blockbusters including "Dabangg" (2010), "Ek Tha Tiger" (2012), "Bajrangi Bhaijaan" (2015), and "Sultan" (2016). He has also been the long-running host of the reality show "Bigg Boss" since 2010.

In 2007, Khan founded the Being Human Foundation, a charitable trust focused on education and healthcare for the underprivileged in India. The foundation is primarily funded by sales of Being Human-branded merchandise, which includes clothing, watches, and art. He also established his production and distribution company, Salman Khan Films (SKF), in 2011, which has produced several films, including "Chillar Party" (2011) and "Bajrangi Bhaijaan" (2015).

Khan's off-screen life has been marked by legal troubles. He was convicted of culpable homicide in a 2002 negligent driving case in 2015, though the conviction was later set aside on appeal. In 2018, he was convicted in a blackbuck poaching case and sentenced to five years imprisonment, but was released on bail while an appeal was ongoing. More recently, in December 2025, Khan approached the Delhi High Court to protect his personality and publicity rights against unauthorized use of his image, voice, and likeness, particularly concerning AI-driven exploitation and deepfakes. The court issued an interim order restraining such use, and in January 2026, a China-based AI voice-generation platform challenged this order, with the case ongoing and a hearing scheduled for February 27, 2026. The next hearing for the main matter was scheduled for May 18, 2026.

As of May 2026, Salman Khan remains highly active in the entertainment industry. His net worth is estimated to be around ₹2,900 crore to ₹3,225 crore (approximately $318 million to $325 million). He was last seen in the 2025 action drama "Sikandar". His upcoming film slate includes "Maatrubhumi: May War Rest in Peace," initially titled "Battle of Galwan," which underwent script changes to fictionalize the conflict and tone down anti-China elements, with a previous release date of April 17, 2026, now in limbo due to censorship concerns and reshoots. He is also shooting for "SVC63" with Nayanthara, directed by Vamshi Paidipally, eyeing an Eid 2027 release. Additionally, he has reportedly given his nod to a superhero movie with Raj & DK, set to begin shooting in October 2026. In April 2026, Khan's public appearance at the President Cup 2026 opening ceremony sparked concern among fans due to his restless body language and fidgeting with a ring. Most recently, on May 20, 2026, Salman Khan had a heated exchange with paparazzi outside Hinduja Hospital in Mumbai, expressing anger over their intrusive behavior while he was visiting someone, and later posted on social media about the invasion of privacy. He also clarified a cryptic social media post about loneliness on May 18, 2026, assuring fans he is not alone.