Remembering The Unadulterated Salman Khan Before Dabangg Avatar Took Over!

Bahut Pyaar Karte Hai, Tumko Sanam

Kasam Chahe Lelo, Khuda Ki Kasam!

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Before a slew of criminal cases started hovering over him, there used to be a Salman Khan who was effortless, innocent and unfiltered. Way before his major breakthrough in Maine Pyaar Kiya, Salman Khan made a debut in Biwi Ho Toh Aisi! He established himself in the 90s through a string of hit movies and even left a mark with the ones that didn't ring a bell at the box office.

Today, on his birthday, lets just look back at the super romantic and respectful Salman Khan before his Dabangg avatar took over!!

1. The only man who could make you go weak in the knees purely on the basis of his looks

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A moment and a string of photos and gifs of Salman Khan from way back from our favourite era looking just delicious.

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Shah Rukh is known for his wit and Aamir Khan is known for his perfection but it is Salman Khan who was regarded as the most handsome man in the world! Yes, in a magazine, he was ranked as the 5th most good looking guy in the whole wide WORLD, a stature Dharmendra received in the mid 70s.

2. GenZs know ChulBul Panday, but real fans know the soft boy Salman Khan as Sameer, Aman and Prem

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Only a true fan would also know the shy and romantic Salman Khan. Remember his role in Hum Saath Saath Hai with Sonali Bendre. He couldn't look more sincere!

3. Despite coming from a big filmy background, Salman worked with all heroines, new and famous

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Saathiyaaa yeh tune kya kiya, the famous song from Love starring Revathy or romancing Rambha in Judwaa, playing a womaniser in Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai with Twinkle Khanna before falling in love with her or the humble Suraj Dhanraj in Pyaar Kiya Toh Darna Hai, Salman Khan looked completely at ease with his on-screen heroines.

4. Can we skip to the good part!! A moment for Jab Pyaar Kissi Se Hota Hai

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The movie might have come and gone but Salman Khan has never looked better. The man has 'looked' his best in this movie. The songs from the movie, - Is Dil Me Kya Hai, Madhosh Dil Ki Dhadkan, Chal Pyaar Karegi and Pehli Pehli Baar takes you back to the good old days!

5. Bala Subramaniyum had a big role to play in creating his 90s vibe!

Without a doubt! In his prime, Salman Khan evolved into a chocolate boy not just with his dialogues but the soulful tracks sung by Bala Subramanyum. Dekho Shaam hone aayi, mausam ne li angraayi, toh kis baat ki hai ladaaaai, Salman, why so heartfelt?

6. These movies just made him look sensitive, respectful and lovable

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Andaaz Apna Apna, Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, Chori Chori Chupke Chupke, Hum Tumhare Hai Sanam, Mujhse Shaadi Karogi, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai and Khamoshi are some of the many films from the past that made Salman Khan look positive and kind.

7. Way before Rowdy Rathore, Kabir Singh, Baahubali came, Salman Khan introduced South Indian movies remakes

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Now let's give him credit! We're praising Kabir Singh, Rowdy Rathore and many movies that are inspired by the South. Do you know, who was the one to give South remakes a kickstart. Salman Khan. Yes, the most watched bhai and his on-screen macho image got a debut with Wanted, followed by Ready, Kick and Bodyguard.

The kids from the 90s are thankful to have witnessed two kinds of Salman Khan although we can anytime trade the new one with the g'old' one!