Salman Khan, the Bollywood superstar, celebrates his 59th birthday today, and his illustrious career is marked by memorable performances. While he is known for leading roles in blockbuster films, Khan has also made a significant impact with his cameos. These brief appearances often steal the spotlight, generating excitement and leaving audiences wanting more. On this special occasion, we highlight 12 iconic cameos that showcase Salman Khan's ability to captivate audiences, even in limited screen time.
In Rohit Shetty’s ‘Singham Again’, Salman Khan made a powerful cameo as Chulbul Pandey, his character from Dabangg. His entry alongside Ajay Devgn’s Singham was a high-energy moment that had the audience cheering. This crossover brought together two of Bollywood’s most beloved action heroes. The film also featured Akshay Kumar, Ranveer Singh, Tiger Shroff, and Deepika Padukone, among others.
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Salman’s portrayal of Aman Mehra in Karan Johar’s ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ remains one of his most memorable cameos. His character, the sensitive and selfless best friend, won hearts and earned numerous accolades. Salman had once humorously said, “Iss film ko karne ki liye paagal hona chahiye aur main wo pagal hoon,” (You have to be crazy to do this film and I am that person) referring to how he agreed to do the role despite initial doubts about the film.
In the emotional drama ‘Baghban’, Salman Khan played Alok Malhotra, an ideal son. His heartfelt performance alongside Amitabh Bachchan and Hema Malini garnered much attention. Salman’s portrayal of a devoted son who stands by his ageing parents touched many hearts.
In ‘Saawariya’, Salman Khan made a brief yet memorable appearance as Imaan Pirzada, romancing Sonam Kapoor in her debut film. Though his screen time was minimal, his presence added a dash of charm to the movie.
Salman Khan returned to his iconic roles as Raja and Prem in ‘Judwaa 2’. His cameo in the film directed by David Dhawan had the audience nostalgic, as he shared screen space with Varun Dhawan, who played the dual characters in this reboot of Salman’s 1997 hit.
Salman Khan reprised his role as Tiger in the action-packed ‘Pathaan’, starring Shah Rukh Khan. In this thrilling crossover, both stars share an intense moment during the closing credits, discussing how they are the last of the stars and inviting each other for future missions.
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In ‘Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani’, Salman made a special appearance as a superstar. His playful cameo in this rom-com, alongside Ranbir Kapoor and Katrina Kaif, added a layer of humour, especially when Ranbir's character tries to impress Katrina by claiming to be Salman’s friend.
One of Salman Khan’s earliest cameo appearances came in ‘Dushman Duniya Ka’, where he appeared as himself alongside Shah Rukh Khan. The film, directed by Mehmood, also starred Jeetendra and Sumalatha.
Salman Khan appeared in Riteish Deshmukh’s directorial debut ‘Ved’, where he shared screen space with Riteish in the popular song ‘Ved Lavlay’. The fun and energetic number had Salman shaking a leg on the streets, adding a memorable moment to the film.
In ‘Dhai Akshar Prem Ke’, Salman Khan played a truck driver in a brief cameo role. Directed by Raj Kanwar, the film starred Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in lead roles. Salman’s appearance, though short, added a touch of charm to the film.
Salman Khan made a special appearance in the qawwali song ‘Wallah Re Wallah’ in ‘Tees Maar Khan’. Directed by Farah Khan, this song, featuring Akshay Kumar and Katrina Kaif, had Salman dancing with the cast, bringing his signature energy to the screen.
Salman Khan’s cameo appearances have often stolen the spotlight, proving that sometimes, less is more. Whether he’s playing a superhero or appearing as himself, Salman’s brief but impactful roles have cemented his status as one of Bollywood’s most beloved stars.
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