What makes Salman Khan so popular?

Salman Khan, who is popular with all age groups, is truly a people's person. He is a hero for the masses and inspires his fans. He involves his fans while promoting his films, interacts with them and that's what makes him one of the most wanted Khans. People can connect to him and his style and his attitude has charmed one and all.

Charity: Salman the man with a golden heart has inspired many of his fans to get involved in charity work. The actor also launched Being Human, a non-profit organization which helps underprivileged children around India to get better education.

Salman’s famous dialogue ‘Ek Baar Jo Maine Commitment Kardi To Main Apne Apki Bhi Nahi Sunta’ is something he implements even in his life. He is known for maintaining his relations and has always gone out of his way to help his friends. Recently, the actor was seen promoting Aamir Khan’s Dhoom 3 on the sets of Bigg Boss 7. He is popular for his support to many. His selflessness makes him popular in Bollywood.

Entertainer: He is a true entertainer. His unique dancing skills and ability to say what he wants has thrilled many. Salman has a different way of dealing with criticism and his dexterity to keep the star power away from his personality makes him the true Dabangg star of B’town.

Godfather to many: Salman Khan has encouraged many aspiring actors to make it big in Bollywood. He has been a fitness guide to actors like Govinda and Mithun Chakraborty. Newcomers like Arjun Kapoor, Pulkit Samrat, Zareen Khan and Katrina Kaif don’t miss a chance to speak about Salman’s generosity.

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10 things you didn't know about Salman Khan

#Salman Khan is 48 today. Here are 10 facts about Salman that you may or may not know.

Salman could have become a pro swimmer if he had so wanted. He was a swim champ at school and even tipped to represent India.

Salman's favorite actor is Sylvester Stallone and favorite actress, Hema Malini.

Salman was offered the lead in Abbas-Mustan's Baazigar but the idea of playing a negative character didn't appeal to him. The role went to Shah Rukh Khan and made him famous.

Even though, Salman has been ambassador of a shoe brand, he prefers going barefoot in real life.

Salman always wears a turquoise stone bracelet on and off the screen. His father Salim Khan also wears a similar bracelet and considers it to be very lucky.

Salman, reportedly, flew his own cook to London from Mumbai to dish up biryani to the cast and crew of the movie London Dreams who were tired of eating continental food.

The actor loves to drive and is fond of BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Land Cruisers.

Salman loves Chinese food and his favorite restaurant is China Garden in Mumbai.

Salman has a soap fixation. His bathroom at home is stacked with soap of every sort and he especially likes those made with natural fruit and vegetable extracts.

Salman is the subject of two fatwas issued by Muslim organizations - one relates to the wax statue of him in Madame Tussaud's, the second is in connection to his presence at Ganesh Chaturthi pujas. In both cases, the fatwas allege that he contravened the Islamic law that forbids the worship of idols.

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