Abdul Rashid Salim Salman Khan who is better known by the name, Salman Khan or Bhaijaan in the Bollywood industry, is an Indian film actor, producer, singer, and a television personality. Salman made his first public appearance at the tender age of 15 years for a commercial, Campa Cola, a local soft drink brand. Salman Khan began his career in films through his debut supporting role in the 1988 film ‘Biwi Ho To Aisi’ followed by his debut lead role in Sooraj R. Barjatya’s romantic family drama ‘Maine Pyar Kiya’ (1989). Salman Khan has been ranked at 82 position according to the Forbes 2018 list of Top-Paid 100 Celebrity Entertainers in the world.
“The older you get, the better you have to look, the higher you have to kick, the harder you have to work.
Based on Income in 2018, Salman ranked in 1st position with an annual earning of a whopping Rs. 253 crores.[1]2018 Forbes India Celebrity 100.
Cars
Salman believes in owning luxuries which is well observable from his car collection. Salman owns a whopping number of luxury cars.
1. Mercedes – Benz GLE 43 AMG, ~1.2 Crores (INR)
This car was gifted to Salman Khan by one of his closest friends, Shah Rukh Khan. This is Salman’s one of the most used cars.
2. Range Rover Vogue, ~2 Crores (INR)
3. Lexus LX470, ~2.3 Crores (INR)
4. BMW X6, ~75 Lakh (INR)
This BMW is another of Salman’s luxury cars which was a gift to him by one of the BMW dealers in Ahmedabad. It was a gift from the famous, Parsoli Motors. Salman had gone to take over the keys along with his brother Sohail Khan.[2]Zee News, [3]Cartoq
5. Audi RS7, ~1.4 Crores (INR)
In January 2014, when Salman Khan was the face of ‘Audi’ before the Indian Cricketer, Virat Kohli replaced him, Salman not only launched and promoted the four ring-badged German carmaker’s ravishing model in India but also, became the first proud owner of the one immediately after the end of the event. The picture here is from the launching event itself.
6. Toyota Land Cruiser, ~1.4 Crores (INR)
Salman owns LX570 Land Cruiser. It is the same car that allegedly, Salman was driving in the drunken state when he lost control and became part of the hit and run case.
7. Audi A8 L, ~1.1 Crores (INR)
8. Porsche Cayenne GTS, ~1.4 Crores (INR)
9. Audi Q7, ~75 Lakh (INR)
Salman, at the time when he was the brand ambassador for Audi in India, took home yet another one of their high-end cars, the Q7.
10. Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W221), ~1.6 Crores (INR)
11. Toyota Fortuner, ~40 Lakh (INR)
Motor Bikes
1. Suzuki Hayabusa, ~14 Lakh (INR)
This Hayabusa is another token of love that Salman received from Suzuki Hayate. Soon after his blockbuster film- Dabangg, he was also made the ambassador of the Suzuki.[4]Drivespark
2. Suzuki Intruder M1800RZ, ~15 Lakh (INR)
This sexy blue piece was gifted to Salman by Suzuki Motorcycles, India in the year 2012 at the time when he was appointed as their brand ambassador.[5]India.com
3. Suzuki GSX-R 1000Z, ~20 Lakh (INR)
Salman was presented with another awe aspiring model of Suzuki i.e. Suzuki GSX-R 1000Z in the year 2013. He received it at the launch of ‘Suzuki Biking Lords’ by Suzuki Motorcycle India Limited (SMIL).[6]BikeIndia.in
4. Red Yamaha R1
He also used to own a red Yamaha R1 and was seen driving it around a lot before he sold it.
Salman Khan’s Vanity Van
Just like Shah Rukh Khan and Hrithik Roshan, and many others, Salman Khan also owns one of the most expensive and luxurious vanity vans of Bollywood. Through a few pictures that have been made viral, we can see his vanity van has an interior of complete wooden work and also, a big portrait of Salman’s inside.
Salman Khan’s Yacht
In 2016 Salman gifted himself a private Yacht on his 50th birthday. It is known to have cost him around 3 Crores. He uses it for family get-togethers, personal getaways, and recreational activities.
Bicycle- Giant Propel 2014 XtC
Being one of the fittest actors of the Bollywood industry and an active supporter of fitness and healthy living, Salman himself owns a Giant Propel 2014 XTC. It costed him 4.32 Lakhs.
Properties
1. Panvel Farmhouse – Rs 80 Crores
Name of Salman’s Farmhouse; Arpita Farms
Salman Enjoying ride on ATV car inside the farm
Farmhouse decorated on Salman’s 50th Birthday
Salman Khan owns a farmhouse at Panvel, Maharastra which is spread over the area of 150 acres. It has been named after his sister, Arpita’s name as ‘Arpita Farms’. It is a beautiful place surrounded by lush greenery where Salman spends his leisure time and enjoys recreational activities. The farmhouse has animals, gym, pool, party hall, and much more! There is a big variety of wildlife living in their natural surrounding like goats and ducks. There have been reports of cobra snake and tiger seen around his area. During the period of lockdown in 2020, he spent time in this farmhouse, staying there with his brother Sohail, his sister and brother in law, and their kids. Not only this, but it has also become a hub for his close friends from Bollywood. Many Bollywood celebrities often share photos living in this farmhouse. Let us have a look:
Some of the videos shared by Salman Khan on his Instagram
“I am still working, my mind is working and as soon as this lockdown is over, I know exactly what I want to do and how. Right now, this place feels like the Bigg Boss house. It’s beautiful here with everyone around because no one is being eliminated, and so, no one is going after anyone. I am also making time to paint, and I am doing quite a bit of it. I might put it out at some point.”
2. Galaxy Apartments in Bandra
Address- 3, Gallery Apartment, BJ Road, Ranwar, Bandra West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400050
Salman Khan has been staying in these apartments for over 40 years. When once asked about whether he wishes to shift to any of the other properties he said,
“I love staying at my flat in Bandra over a big, luxurious bungalow because my parents live in the flat above mine. Ever since I was a child I have taken the same left turn or right turn and I would not have it any other way,”
Salman lives on the ground floor apartment which is a single room set whereas his parents live on the first floor.
3. Gorai Beach House
Salman also owns a 5BHK which is known to have to a gymnasium, swimming pool, and a viewing theatre. There are speculations of Salman having a dirt biking arena for the all-terrain motorbikes the actor owns. He bought it on his 51st birthday in the year 2016 and it is estimated to have cost him almost 100 crores.
4. Triplex Flats
Salman also owns triplex flats which are still under construction. His flats begin from the 11th floor. The famous under-construction building has been named as ‘The Address’, at Bandra Bandstand. It has been revealed by the sources that Salman has spent nearly 27 crores on this 4BHK which shall have his swimming pool on the top floor, whereas, the party hall and pool table in the middle floor, and the lower floor shall be used as the living area.
5. More Flats
Salman owns three flats in two different locations:
- Salman Khan has bought flats in “Sagar Resham” which is just close to Sharukh Khan’s house, Mannat at Bandstand, Bandra.
- Flat at Burj Khalifa, Dubai[7]StarsUnfolded
Sources of income
According to Forbes India, Salman Khan managed to top the list of the highest-earning Indian celebrities in 2018. He was ranked in the first position for his income of 253 million. Whereas in the year 2017 and 2018, he has been recorded to have earned a combined total of $37.7 million from his film releases including both, i.e. acting and producing, brand endorsements, and television appearances.
In the year 2019, Salman slipped to number three with the annual income of Rs 229 crores.[8]Business Standard
- Being Human Company
Being Human is a charity foundation which was established by Salman Khan in the year 2007. It focuses on providing education, health care facilities, health-centered financial support to the poor, and impoverished. It began as the center for providing educational tools however, it now works to provide maximum employment to disabled people. And, to support the expenses for the organization’s good cause, Salman Khan began with a clothing line by the name of Being Human in the year 2009 which has multiple varieties and is popular among the youngsters nationally and internationally. Its product line has also expanded to Bicycle.
- Production House
SKBH Productions (Salman Khan Being Human Productions) launched in 2011
It was launched by Salman Khan for the purpose of supporting his charity center i.e. Being Human. Earnings from all the movies and television shows produced under SKBH have been speculated around 150 million. The first movie under this banner was Chillar Party followed by blockbuster movies like Tubelight, Bajrangi Bhaijaan, Hero, Bharat, etc.[9]DeccanCronicle
He also launched his banner named SKF during the production of his movie ‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan’ and thus, has collaborated as co-producer since then for multiple films.
- BeingInTouch App
On his 51st birthday, Salman also launched his self-driven fitness health application known as BeingInTouch.
- Movies/Film Acting
As per the sources, Salman charges around 70 – 75 Crores per movie along with a share in the profit.
- Ambassador
As per the list of 2020, Salman is the Ambassador of many popular brands.
- Hosting
Salman Khan began hosting Big Boss from its fourth season. His income from hosting a single episode of the show has been increasing year by year. The latest 13th season which was telecasted in December 2019, Salman is said to have charged 31 crores for each episode.
- Endorsements
Salman Khan is a well-known face among the Indian audience that’s why many brands are paying him a hefty amount for endorsing their products.
In March 2020, Salman was reported to have charged the highest ever amount costing to Rs. 7 crores for enforcing a smartphone brand for a single day shoot.[10]IndiaToday
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