In the glamour world, it is quite hard for an actor to sustain his presence. While many actors’ career picks up after a great start, not all of them succeed in maintaining consistency. However, Bollywood superstar Salman Khan seems to be on an evolving mode each passing year. While many longtime actors fade out of sight, Salman isn’t going anywhere. The 55-year-old star who remains to be a favourite of the masses has a handful of awards and interesting projects under his belt.
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The actor continues to experiment with new and conceptual stories, treating his fans with extraordinary films. Similarly, Salman fans are now eagerly waiting for the actor’s most-awaited film Radhe: Your Most Wanted Bhai. In Radhe movie, Salman will be again at the forefront as a never-seen-before cop. This has got the fans excited for the film’s release.
And while we wait for the release of Radhe, we decided to give you an insight into Salman Khan’s most iconic roles. So, take a look:
Rohit From Phir Milenge
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Directed by Revathi, Phir Milenge remains to be Salman Khan’s most underappreciated film performance. The 2004 film is a social drama that raises the sensitive topic of discrimination faced by AIDS patients. Salman’s character of Rohit, an AIDS patient has a lifelike representation which makes the character more relatable.
Salman steps into the shoes of the character perfectly which makes the audience personally relate to this fictional persona. The film also features Shilpa Shetty and Abhishek Bachchan in pivotal roles. Phir Milenge is one of the underrated gems of Khan and you should not miss out on watching it.
Prem From Andaz Apna Apna
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Over the years, Andaz Apna Apna has gained a cult-classic status. The film remains to be one of the most appreciated comic films of Bollywood. Salman’s character of Prem, a naive and simpleton man still remains to be an irreplaceable one. Salman’s epic chemistry with Aamir Khan in this film still gives the audience a great dose of entertainment. Many fans are even rooting for a sequel of this flick.
Chulbul Pandey From Dabangg
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Salman Khan’s character of Chulbul Pandey remains to be one of the most loved cops of Bollywood. The Dabangg cop is a blend of a charming and bold personality. From his seeti-maar dialogues to heavy action sequences, there’s a lot to love about Chulbul Pandey.
Salman’s portrayal of Pandey is loved by the masses and hence the franchise of Dabangg has always garnered great response at the box office. Dabangg’s Chulbul Pandey can be listed as one of the most iconic characters played by Salman.
Bajrangi From Bajrangi Bhaijaan
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Fans were and are still in awe of Kabir Khan’s directorial Bajrangi Bhaijaan. It was probably after a long time that Salman fans saw their favourite star in a slightly different avatar. Salman essayed the role of an innocent man Bajrangi who eventually helps a lost young girl reunite with her family in Pakistan. While the story was a real tear-jerker, Salman’s performance fueled more emotions.
Salman’s timid character in Bajrangi Bhaijaan is quite popular among young kids and can be named as one of the most experimental characters the actor has ever played.
Radhe From Tere Naam
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Tere Naam is another tragic story that became a path-breaking film in Salman Khan’s acting career. Playing an infamous rowdy Radhe, this romantic saga is still considered as one of the finest films of Salman Khan. Directed by Satish Kaushik, the film is laden with ample twists and turns. And Salman’s epic performance is the major highlight of Tere Naam.
Well, in his upcoming film Salman will be reviving the same name i.e Radhe. So there’s a possibility we might see some similar shades in these two characters.
Anand From Kyon Ki
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Though not as iconic as the original film One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest but Kyon Ki marks another great performance by Salman Khan. Salman plays the role of a mentally unstable patient Anand in this romantic-comedy film. Directed by Priyadarshan, Kyon Ki has its moments and is filled with many interesting plotlines. Overall, Salman’s character in the film emerges as one of the tragic on-screen personas.
Prem From Hum Aapke Hain Koun!
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The most-loved ‘Prem’ played by Salman Khan is probably from the Sooraj Barjatya film Hum Aapke Hain Koun!. In this romantic drama, Salman delivers a remarkable performance that is still quite fresh among the masses. Through this character, Salman showed his range as an actor. From comic scenes to high-pitched emotional sequences, the actor nailed it all. And so, Prem from Hum Aapke Hain Koun! is still one of his most-loved characters.
Laxman From Tubelight
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The actor-director duo Kabir Khan and Salman Khan reunited for the film Tubelight and yet again impressed the masses. In this epic drama set amidst a war, Salman plays the role of a simpleton Laxman. The actor lives up to the little nuances of his on-screen character which makes his performance more memorable. Tubelight marks another heartwarming portrayal by Salman Khan and hence it is the favourite of the fans.
Tiger From Ek Tha Tiger
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Kabir Khan’s Ek Tha Tiger is a spy thriller at its best. The film follows the romance that blossoms between a RAW agent Tiger and an ISI agent Zoya. In this action-packed thriller, Salman’s character Tiger is the strength of the film. Ek Tha Tiger marks another power-packed performance by Salman Khan which also has comic undertones. This is the reason why Salman’s Tiger is one of his most iconic characters.
Sameer From Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
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Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s musical romance Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam is a right blend of an extraordinary story and some remarkable performances. Salman Khan plays the role of a musical artist Sameer whose life takes an unexpected turn when he falls in love with his master’s daughter. Salman delivers another mind-bending character of a sad lover and ends up winning the hearts of the audience.
So, that was the list of some iconic characters played by Salman Khan throughout his career. Meanwhile watch the trailer of Radhe: Your Most Wanted Bhai.
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