30 Best movies of Salman Khan
by abtheboss | created - 06 Nov 2017 | updated - 15 Sep 2022 | PublicSalman Khan is one of the most popular and commercially successful actors of Indian cinema.
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1. Bajrangi Bhaijaan (2015)
Not Rated | 163 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
An Indian man with a magnanimous heart takes a young mute Pakistani girl back to her homeland to reunite her with her family.
Director: Kabir Khan | Stars: Salman Khan, Harshaali Malhotra, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Kareena Kapoor
Votes: 97,694 | Gross: $8.18M
Best movie of Salman Khan in term of storyline. The film garnered the National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment at the 63rd National Film Awards. The film was nominated for Best Film and Best Actor in the 61st Filmfare Awards, as well as other categories, and bagged the Filmfare Award for Best Story.
2. Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! (1994)
TV-14 | 206 min | Comedy, Drama, Musical
Prem and Nisha meet and fall in love at the wedding of their elder siblings, but their plans to be together are put in jeopardy when Nisha's sister dies, leaving behind a baby.
Director: Sooraj R. Barjatya | Stars: Madhuri Dixit, Salman Khan, Mohnish Behl, Renuka Shahane
Votes: 22,550
The film considered a cult classic of Hindi cinema. It won five Filmfare Awards, including Best Film.
3. Maine Pyar Kiya (1989)
Not Rated | 192 min | Drama, Musical, Romance
After Suman's father leaves her in the care of another family while he travels abroad, she falls in love with Prem. However, in order to for them to marry, Prem has to prove to Suman's father that he is not the same as his own dad.
Director: Sooraj R. Barjatya | Stars: Salman Khan, Bhagyashree Patwardhan, Alok Nath, Rajeev Verma
Votes: 13,083
It was Salman Khan's first leading role (after a supporting role in the previous year's Biwi Ho To Aisi). It earned him his first nomination for a Best Actor at Filmfare At the 35th Filmfare Awards, the film won six awards, including Best Film.
4. Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999)
Not Rated | 188 min | Comedy, Drama, Musical
Nandini has to choose between Sameer, the man who taught her to fall in love; and Vanraj, the man from whom she learnt how to abide and fulfill promises of love.
Director: Sanjay Leela Bhansali | Stars: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Salman Khan, Ajay Devgn, Zohra Sehgal
Votes: 19,763
The film received highly positive reviews from critics and was a biggest star of 1999.
The film won 4 National Awards. At 45th Filmfare award it nominated for 8th and it won 5 awards including Best Film.
The story is adopted from Maitreyi Devi's Bengali novel Na Hanyate and is based on a love triangle. It also reflects the influence of the German novella Immensee and the 1943 Nazi-era film based on it, Immensee. It has some inspiration from 1983 movie Woh 7 Din.
5. In Your Name (2003)
Not Rated | 132 min | Action, Drama, Romance
Problems arise when Radhey Mohan, a delinquent falls in love with a girl named Nirjara.
Director: Satish Kaushik | Stars: Salman Khan, Bhoomika Chawla, Sachin Khedekar, Savita Prabhune
Votes: 20,700
Remake of 1999 Tamil Blockbuster Sethu, starring Vikram. Salman's performance in the movie is widely regarded as best performance in his career.
6. Sultan (2016)
Not Rated | 170 min | Action, Drama, Romance
Sultan is a classic underdog tale about a wrestler's journey, looking for a comeback by defeating all odds.
Director: Ali Abbas Zafar | Stars: Salman Khan, Anushka Sharma, Randeep Hooda, Amit Sadh
Votes: 51,883 | Gross: $6.20M
The becoming the third highest-grossing Indian film ever at the time. Salman Khan was nominated for Best Actor category at the filmfare awards.
7. Andaz Apna Apna (1994)
Not Rated | 160 min | Action, Comedy, Romance
Two slackers competing for the affections of an heiress inadvertently become her protectors from an evil criminal.
Director: Rajkumar Santoshi | Stars: Aamir Khan, Salman Khan, Raveena Tandon, Karisma Kapoor
Votes: 55,266
One of the best comedy movies ever made in Bollywood. The film was an average grosser at the box office, but has since emerged as a cult film over the years.
8. Dabangg (2010)
Not Rated | 126 min | Action, Comedy, Crime
A corrupt police officer faces challenges from his family, gangsters and politicians.
Director: Abhinav Kashyap | Stars: Salman Khan, Sonakshi Sinha, Sonu Sood, Arbaaz Khan
Votes: 34,304 | Gross: $4.63M
It is the highest-grossing Bollywood film of 2010 and one among the highest grossing Bollywood film of all time. Salman's performance in the movie was highly appreciated. Chulbul Pandey's character is considered as one of the most iconic charechters in Bollywood history.
Dabangg has won several awards—the National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment and six Filmfare Awards.
It was later remade in Tamil as Osthe, and in Telugu as Gabbar Singh.
9. Wanted (I) (2009)
Not Rated | 147 min | Action, Crime, Thriller
Radhe is a ruthless gangster who will kill anyone for money. He is attracted towards Jhanvi, a middle class girl, who does not approve of his work and wants him to change.
Director: Prabhu Deva | Stars: Salman Khan, Ayesha Takia, Prakash Raj, Vinod Khanna
Votes: 25,971
It's a remake of 2006 Telugu blockbuster Pokiri, starring Mahesh Babu
10. Karan Arjun (1995)
175 min | Action, Drama, Fantasy
Karan and Arjun reincarnate in the different parts of the country. But the faith of their previous mother brings them together in order to avenge their death.
Director: Rakesh Roshan | Stars: Rakhee Gulzar, Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, Amrish Puri
Votes: 15,904
It was the second highest-grossing Indian film of 1995, after Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge. Salman was nominated for Best Actor category at the filmfare awards.
11. Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya (1998)
162 min | Action, Comedy, Drama
When Vishal does not agree of Suraj and Muskaan's relationship, Suraj decides to win Vishal's heart for marrying Muskaan.
Director: Sohail Khan | Stars: Salman Khan, Kajol, Arbaaz Khan, Anjala Zaveri
Votes: 5,956
12. Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004)
163 min | Comedy, Romance
Sameer, fast at losing his temper is re-located to Goa where he falls in love with Rani. But Sameer's new roommate Sunny, has some plans of his own.
Director: David Dhawan | Stars: Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Amrish Puri
Votes: 16,887
The film received positive reviews from critics and was a commercial success. Critics praised the chemistry between Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar and Priyanka Chopra
13. Hum Saath-Saath Hain (1999)
Not Rated | 177 min | Drama, Musical
Ramkishen and Mamta have three sons Vivek , Prem and Vinod and a daughter Sangeeta. This family is part of a joint family whose close knit bond is challenged by a misunderstanding.
Director: Sooraj R. Barjatya | Stars: Mohnish Behl, Salman Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Tabu
Votes: 9,659 | Gross: $2.01M
14. Judwaa (1997)
138 min | Action, Comedy, Drama
Twin brothers who are separated soon after birth, meet in adulthood and join forces to defeat their common enemy, a notorious criminal.
Director: David Dhawan | Stars: Salman Khan, Karisma Kapoor, Rambha, Kader Khan
Votes: 6,941
The film was a remake of the Telugu film Hello Brother (1994), which in turn was loosely based on the Hong Kong action film Twin Dragons (1992) starring Jackie Chan.
15. Saajan (1991)
Not Rated | 193 min | Drama, Musical, Romance
A poet (Sanjay Dutt) and his best friend (Salman Khan) fall in love with the same woman (Madhuri Dixit).
Director: Lawrence D'Souza | Stars: Sanjay Dutt, Madhuri Dixit, Salman Khan, Ekta Sohini
Votes: 7,479
The film was a blockbuster at the box office emerging as the highest grossing Bollywood film of 1991.
16. Ek Tha Tiger (2012)
Not Rated | 132 min | Action, Adventure, Romance
India's top spy Tiger and his love Zoya battle the dark world of intelligence and espionage that forbids its soldiers from loving the enemy.
Director: Kabir Khan | Stars: Salman Khan, Katrina Kaif, Girish Karnad, Ranvir Shorey
Votes: 38,682 | Gross: $2.35M
Ek Tha Tiger received mixed reviews from critics, but it became commercial success.
17. Khamoshi the Musical (1996)
Not Rated | 160 min | Drama, Musical, Romance
The daughter of deaf-mute parents seeks their understanding when she discovers a love for music.
Director: Sanjay Leela Bhansali | Stars: Manisha Koirala, Nana Patekar, Salman Khan, Seema Biswas
Votes: 4,662
The film marked Sanjay Leela Bhansali's directorial debut. The film won several awards.
18. Tiger Zinda Hai (2017)
Not Rated | 161 min | Action, Adventure, Thriller
Inspired by real events, Tiger Zinda Hai is a sequel to the blockbuster Ek Tha Tiger, and an espionage action drama that follows a daring rescue mission in Iraq.
Director: Ali Abbas Zafar | Stars: Salman Khan, Katrina Kaif, Paresh Rawal, Kumud Mishra
Votes: 33,731 | Gross: $5.56M
The film is the sequel to the 2012 film Ek Tha Tiger. It's one of the highest-grossing Indian films of all time.
19. Kyon Ki... (2005)
Not Rated | 160 min | Drama, Romance
After learning the sad truth about a patient, a female psychiatrist falls in love with him.
Director: Priyadarshan | Stars: Salman Khan, Kareena Kapoor, Rimi Sen, Jackie Shroff
Votes: 4,631
The film is a remake of the 1986 Malayalam film Thalavattam (directed by Priyadarshan himself) which itself draws inspiration from the English novel One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest.
20. Jaan-E-Mann: Let's Fall in Love... Again (2006)
Not Rated | 165 min | Comedy, Drama, Musical
Follows a love triangle between Agastya, Suhaan and Piya.
Director: Shirish Kunder | Stars: Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar, Preity G Zinta, Anupam Kher
Votes: 9,186 | Gross: $0.51M
The film re-unites Salman Khan and Akshay Kumar post the success of Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004).
The film faced stiff competition from another movie Don - The Chase Begins Again as it was released on the same day. Film became become above average at the boxoffice.
21. No Entry (2005)
158 min | Comedy, Drama, Musical
Kishan and Sunny's life are troubled after their womanizing friend Prem sets them up with a hooker named Bobby, leading to web of lies and confusions.
Director: Anees Bazmee | Stars: Salman Khan, Anil Kapoor, Fardeen Khan, Bipasha Basu
Votes: 12,784 | Gross: $0.68M
The film gained a lot of popularity and was the biggest blockbuster of 2005.
22. Bodyguard (I) (2011)
Not Rated | 130 min | Action, Comedy, Drama
The daughter of a wealthy nobleman secretly falls in love with her bodyguard.
Director: Siddique | Stars: Salman Khan, Kareena Kapoor, Raj Babbar, Hazel Keech
Votes: 27,853
It is a remake of the director's own 2010 Malayalam film of the same name starring Dileep and Nayantara It was highest grossing indian movie of 2011. The film received mixed reviews from critics but Salman's performance was highly appreciated.
23. Partner (2007)
Not Rated | 155 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
A 'Love Guru' assists other males, woos a widowed single mother, but becomes embroiled in controversies.
Director: David Dhawan | Stars: Salman Khan, Govinda, Lara Dutta, Katrina Kaif
Votes: 13,503 | Gross: $1.06M
The film is a remake of the Will Smith starrer Hitch (2005).
24. Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998)
Not Rated | 177 min | Comedy, Drama, Musical
During their college years, Anjali was in love with her best-friend Rahul, but he had eyes only for Tina. Years later, Rahul and the now-deceased Tina's eight-year-old daughter attempts to reunite her father and Anjali.
Director: Karan Johar | Stars: Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, Rani Mukerji, Sana Saeed
Votes: 57,231 | Gross: $2.10M
It was the highest grossing film of the year. Salman Khan won filmfare award for best supporting actor.
25. Bharat (2019)
Not Rated | 150 min | Action, Comedy, Drama
At the cusp of India's birth as an Independent nation, a family makes an arduous journey to freedom at a cost. A young boy Bharat, makes a promise to his Father that he will keep his family together no matter what.
Director: Ali Abbas Zafar | Stars: Salman Khan, Katrina Kaif, Sunil Grover, Tabu
Votes: 32,443 | Gross: $2.97M
26. When One Falls in Love (1998)
154 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
A Playboy's past catches up with him, when he wants to get married
Director: Deepak Sareen | Stars: Salman Khan, Twinkle Khanna, Johny Lever, Farida Jalal
Votes: 3,065
27. Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge (2002)
160 min | Action, Romance, Thriller
An amnesiac Hindu man remembers his past as a Muslim sharpshooter and an assassin.
Director: Pankaj Parashar | Stars: Pankaj Dheer, Arbaaz Khan, Salman Khan, Sushmita Sen
Votes: 3,378
28. Baaghi: A Rebel for Love (1990)
157 min | Action, Drama, Romance
A saga of love as a man turns rebellious and goes against his family and society to protect his love, a prostitute from evil.
Director: Deepak S. Shivdasani | Stars: Salman Khan, Nagma, Shakti Kapoor, Kiran Kumar
Votes: 1,837
29. Love (1991)
152 min | Drama, Musical, Romance
Prithvi and Maggie fall in love and decide to get married, but Maggie's mother objects looking at Prithvi's past.
Director: Suresh Krishna | Stars: Salman Khan, Arun Bakshi, Rita Bhaduri, Sunil Dhawan
Votes: 1,642
30. Baghban (2003)
Not Rated | 181 min | Drama, Romance
An elderly couple wish their children to care for them in their old age. But their children see and treat them as a burden, and they must struggle to regain their worth and dignity to themselves and others.
Director: Ravi Chopra | Stars: Amitabh Bachchan, Hema Malini, Salman Khan, Mahima Chaudhry
Votes: 17,484 | Gross: $1.10M
Remake of the 1937 American film Make Way for Tomorrow.
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