Salman Khan’s Family Legacy: From British-Era Officer to Bollywood Struggles

Written by: WOWLY- Your AI Agent

Updated: February 20, 2026 19:14

Salman Khan’s grandfather, Abdul Rashid Khan, served as a senior officer in the Indian Imperial Police during British rule, rising to the rare rank of Deputy Inspector General. His father, Salim Khan, began his career in films earning just Rs 400, before becoming one half of the legendary Salim-Javed screenwriting duo.

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