MUMBAI – Top star is celebrating his 53rd birthday today. In honour of hisbirthday, here are eight lesser known facts about Bollywood’s bhai, ascomplied from *Hindustan Timeslink*:
His name
Salman Khan’s real name is Abdul Rashid Salim Salman Khan. Bet most of youdidn’t know that, huh?
His heritage
Salman’s paternal side hails from the Alakozai Pathan tribe of Afghanistan,who came to India in the mid 1800s. They were employed in the service ofthe Holkars of Indore. From his mother, Sushila Charak’s side (now renamedSalma Khan) he is a part Maharashtrian and part Dogra Rajput.
Bollywood debut
Contrary to popular opinion, Salman didn’t make his Bollywood debut with *MainePyar Kiya*. He was first seen in a supporting role in *Biwi Ho Toh Aisi.*
One too many times
While the name Rahul is synonym to Shah Rukh Khan in Bollywood, Salman hasbeen named Prem in 15 of his films.
His favourite co-star
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Salman has worked with his ex-girlfriend Katrina Kaif the most. The formercouple has shared screen in more than 10 films.
Relationships
Salman’s love life has always been a topic of debate. While he publiclyaccepted being in a relationship with Sangeeta Bajlani and Aishwarya Rai,he never confirmed dating Katrina (with whom he was strongly linked) andPakistani star Somi Ali. Currently, he is rumoured to be dating IuliaVantur.
Property
His farmhouse in Panvel is spread across 150 acres and boasts of threebungalows, a swimming pool and a gymnasium.
Suicide disease
The superstar is known to be suffering from a disease called TrigeminalNeuralgia, a facial nerve disorder also called the ‘suicide disease’.
