Salman Khan, often known as Bhaijaan in Bollywood, is not only a celebrity; millions of his admirers feel a connection to him. The actor has reached the milestones we highlight here thanks to a combination of hard work and perseverance during the early stages of his career.
Salman Khan was already a successful model before he made the transition to acting and became a national celebrity. Despite his share of hardships, few people are aware that the Ek Tha Tiger star's first profession was as a background dancer before he made his acting debut. The performer danced at the Taj Hotel for a performance.
The income he received for that position, which we bet you were unaware of, is what's most stunning, though. According to the actor, he made roughly 75 rupees. Let's take a trip down memory lane and examine how Salman gained notoriety through his acting prowess and diligence on Tuesday Trivia.
Despite making his Bollywood debut with Biwi Ho Toh Aisi in 1989, Maine Pyar Kiya proved to be a game-changer for the actor. With a renowned filmography that includes Partner, Dabangg, the Tiger series, Bajrangi Bhaijaan, Sultan, and many more, he is a superstar today. However, it wasn't an easy ride for him.
The 57-year-old actor's first employment was as a background dancer, long before he started in show business. He performed a dance at a concert at the Taj Hotel. In a previous interview, Salman Khan—whose most recent film is Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan—spoke about this revelation, saying, "I think my first salary was about Rs 75." I was dancing in the background of a Taj Hotel performance. My friend took me there to dance, and I went along for the fun of it."
He also discussed how, as he became more well-known and his abilities were acknowledged, the wage scale graph grew over time. "After then, the price of a soft drink brand called Campa Cola increased to Rs 750, and for the longest period of time, it reached Rs 1,500. After that, I was paid Rs 31,000 for Maine Pyar Kiya, and later, I got paid Rs 75,000," he continued.
That someone who charges crores for his films and commercials would only make Rs 75 in his early career merely illustrates the amount of work he has put in to establish himself as a major player in Indian cinema.
Salman Khan has been in Bollywood for more than 35 years, and he is currently one of the top paid actors there. The actor has a huge fan base due to his roles in multiple films, including Dabangg, Andaz Apna Apna, Karan Arjun, Hum Aapke Hain Koun, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, and more. He is currently anticipating the release of Kisi Ka Bha Kisi Ki Jaan, his upcoming film. The film, which is helmed by Fahad Samji, will open in theatres on April 21.
In addition, the actor got praise for his special appearance in
Shah Rukh Khan's most recent film, Pathaan, which hit theatres on January 25.
