Bollywood’s beloved megastar Salman Khan is celebrating a milestone birthday today, marking another year of entertaining and inspiring millions. Born in Indore to the legendary screenwriter Salim Khan, Salman made his debut in Bollywood with the 1988 film ‘Biwi Ho Toh Aisi’. Since then, he has become a household name, delivering blockbuster hits like ‘Hum Aapke Hai Kaun’, ‘Sultan’, ‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan’, and many more.
As a talent spotter and mentor, Salman has played a pivotal role in launching the careers of several Bollywood divas. He has given many ladies their first break in the industry, believing in their potential and helping them pave their way to stardom. From Bhagyashree to Sonakshi Sinha, Salman has been instrumental in introducing fresh talent to Bollywood. As the superstar celebrates his birthday, we take a look at the remarkable ladies who owe their debut to Salman Khan’s faith in their abilities.
Katrina Kaif
Katrina Kaif made her debut in Bollywood opposite Salman Khan with ‘Maine Pyaar Kyu Kiya?’ She went on to do several projects with him later, including the popular franchise of ‘Tiger Zinda Hai’. Although they have been involved in controversies for a long time due to their love affair, it has never hampered their professional projects, and they have always delivered blockbusters.
Sonakshi Sinha
One of the remarkable blockbusters, ‘ Dabangg,’ was delivered by Sonakshi Sinha. It was her debut in the industry opposite Salman Khan. Dabangg grossed around Rs. 221.14 Crore, which paved the way for a successful franchise that cemented Sonakshi’s position in the industry. The actor has always expressed her gratitude towards Salman and how he mentored her throughout the shoot of her debut.
Zareen Khan
Zareen Khan made her Bollywood debut alongside Salman Khan with ‘Veer’. She surprised the audience with her resemblance to Katrina Kaif and earned praises for her remarkable work. Salman played a pivotal role in introducing her to the bigwigs of the industry, thereby adding another name to the list of divas launched in the industry by him.
Daisy Shah
Daisy Shah debuted in the industry with ‘Jai Ho’ alongside Salman. Her performance gained remarkable attention and appreciation for her fresh approach to acting. Shah got recognition for her role in Jai Ho and received many more projects later. She also did reality shows, which further made her a household name.
Athiya Shetty
Athiya Shetty, daughter of Sunil Shetty, debuted in the industry with ‘Hero’. The film was produced by Salman Khan under his banner Salman Khan Films and saw Athiya alongside Sooraj Pancholi, another debutant launched by the Kick actor. Salman not only supported her but also mentored her to pave her way into the industry.
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