Suryavanshi To Dabangg: How Salman Khan Ruled Bollywood For 3 Decades With His Signature Styles

Salman Khan is often called the 'The Tiger of Bollywood.' He is one of the most influential actors in the Indian film industry.

With a career spanning over three decades, Salman Khan has become a phenomenon in Bollywood and has established himself as a superstar with his captivating performances and signature style.

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Here's how Salman Khan has cemented his position in Hindi cinema with some of his most iconic films.

1. Suryavanshi 1992 - A Glimpse of Salman's Earliest Work And Talent

Salman Khan debuted in Bollywood with the film Biwi Ho To Aisi in 1988. However, his performance in the 1989 movie 'Maine Pyar Kiya' made him a star. Before that, the superstar had already showcased his acting skills in the 1992 film Suryavanshi, which featured him alongside Amrita Singh. While the film didn't perform well at the box office, Salman's performance earned much appreciation. His portrayal of a young, angry man seeking revenge against the villains won people's hearts and set the tone for his future performances in Bollywood.

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2. Maine Pyar Kiya - The Film That Defined His Stardom

Salman Khan became a household name with 'Maine Pyar Kiya.' Directed by Sooraj Barjatya, the film was a massive success at the box office. Salman played a romantic hero, and the audience fell in love with his charming personality and acting skills. People loved the actor's chemistry with Bhagyashree, and the film won several awards. Maine Pyar Kiya established Salman as a superstar and paved the way toward stardom in Bollywood.

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3. Tere Naam - A Stellar Performance That Won Critical Acclaim

In 2003, Salman Khan appeared in Satish Kaushik's directorial Tere Naam. The film showcased Salman in a never-seen-before avatar. Salman played a troubled young man with a mental disorder after being beaten by a gang. Both audiences and critics lauded his performance, and he won several awards for his portrayal of the character. Tere Naam proved Salman's versatility, and it remains one of his most iconic performances to date.

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4. Dabangg - The Film That Reinvented Salman Khan's Image

Salman Khan appeared in the film Dabangg, which marked a significant shift in his career. The film was a massive success and showcased Salman as a larger-than-life action hero with unique style and funny dialogue delivery. His portrayal of Chulbul Pandey, a corrupt but lovable police officer, won people's hearts and redefined his image in Bollywood. Dabangg not only revived Salman's career but became a trendsetter in Bollywood introducing masala entertainers.

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5. Salman's unique and signature styles set him apart from other Bollywood actors:

Going shirtless: Salman has popularized the trend of flaunting a muscular body in Hindi cinema. He is known for his well-toned drool-worthy physique, which he often shows it off in his films.

Dialogue delivery: Salman has a unique style of delivering dialogues and a swag to his attitude. Salman nailed the dialogue, "Ek baar jo maine commitment kar diya, toh main khud ki bhi nahi sunta" (Once I make a commitment, I don't even listen to myself) in 'Wanted,' which still goes viral on the internet as memes.

¡ï Ek Baar Jo Maine Commitment Kardi, Uske Baad Toh Main Khud Ki Bhi Nahi Sunta¡­

Celebrating #10YearsOfWANTED, #SalmanKhan as RADHE and IPS officer with #Ayeshatakia Directed by #PrabhuDeva

Witness The Hurricane On Dec 20, Salman Khan & Mr Prabhu Return with #Dabangg3 pic.twitter.com/A10evxgRlf

¡ª SalmanKhanHolics.com (@SalmanKhanHolic) September 18, 2019

Dance moves: While Salman is not a prolific dancer as Hrithik Roshan, he is still known for his unique dance skills. He often performs his signature steps in his films, such as the "Bhaijaan" step from the song "Selfie Le Le Re" from 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan' to pulling the belt up and in the khaki uniform in 'Hudd Hudd Dabangg,' and the towel dance in the song ¡®Jeene Ke Hain Chaar Din.¡¯

In short, Salman Khan is a 'stupendo-fantabulously fantastic' entertainer in Geeta Kapoor's style.

Salman Khan has come a long way since his debut in Bollywood, and his journey has been nothing short of remarkable. He has established himself as a superstar with his unique style, acting skills, and screen presence.

From his early films like Suryavanshi and Maine Pyar Kiya to his recent blockbusters such as Ek Tha Tiger and Sultan, Salman has been entertaining audiences for over three decades. His performances in films like Tere Naam have won critical acclaim, and he continues to be one of the most popular and influential actors in Bollywood.

Salman is gearing up for the release of his next film Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan. Pooja Hegde and Shehnaaz Gill are playing the lead female characters in the much awaited movie that shows Salman Khan in yet another intriguing avatar.

The actor has once again donned the long hair look however he didn't go blonde as he did in Suryavanshi in 1992. Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan is slated to hit cinemas on April 21, 2023.

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