Salman Khan birthday special: Rare and unseen images

Dominating over Bollywood with his high voltage performances - the bad boy Salman Khan his 48, but looking at his physique, the actor is surely gonna dominate film industry for years.Salman Khan who is still riding high on the success of his films - Dabangg and Dabangg 2 is gearing up for the release of his next venture Jai Ho. Salman Khan is reportedly celebrating his 48th birthday at his family's Panvel farmhouse. Bollywood's who's who are expected to attend this lavish bash. Bollywood biggies like Aamir Khan, Kiran Rao, Karan Johar, Farhan Akhtar, Shatrughan Sinha, Sonakhshi Sinha, Govinda, Sooraj Barjatya are on the guest list. Besides celebrating birthday with family and friends. Salman might also attend the party organised by the makers of 'Munna Bhai and Sallu Bhai'. According to reports, the makers of 'Munna Bhai and Sallu Bhai' have organised a bash for Salman. The makers have planned grand celebrations at Gaiety Galaxy Cinema in Bandra West. The plan includes inviting all die-hard fans of Salman Khan for the grand cake cutting ceremony.Apart from Salman Khan's birthday plans, we bring to you some of his unknown facts and rare images... Salman was born to noted screenwriter Salim Khan and wife Salma Khan, but he never used their influence to make his place in tinsel town. The actor always approached filmmakers on his own for auditions. Salman Khan always believed in giving a chance to newcomers as initially he went through the same period of struggle. Whenever he gets a break after giving his shots, he goes through their scripts. Known as a fitness freak, Salman considers the day as incomplete without a proper workout. He even influenced Anil Kapoor to join him in his club and also trained Hrithik Roshan to gain a muscular body, which has millions of admirers. Even at the age of 48, the actor gives younger actors a run for money Salman has also managed to find a place in Maddame Tussaud's museum. Salman's famous love affair was with Aishwariya Rai soon after the release of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's ‘Hum Dil DeChuke Sanam'. The flick was declared a box office hit but their jodi was flop in 2002, when Aishwarya accused Salman of harassing her.There were stories of Salman being too possessive when Ash shared screen with other superstars. Vivek Oberoi was one of his targets when he kissed the actress on screen. In 2003, Vivek even lodged a complaint against Salman for threatening him with 41 telephone calls but he soon apologised for this a number of times in public.Katrina Kaif was Salman's another love interest. They dated for many years but this relationship came to a full stop in 2011. The duo gave many hits including 'Ek Tha Tiger', which turned out to be the highest grosser of the year. Spectators loved both together and also voted Katrina as the most ideal wife for Salman. Including the hit-and-run case, there are other litigations as well for which Salman has been in trouble. In 1998, during the filming of ‘Hum Saath-Saath Hain' in Jodhpur, he was arrested by the local police for killing black bucks, a protected species, and spent about a week behind the bars of Jodhpur jail. During the 26/11 attacks, the actor again got himself in controversy when he said that Pakistan was not to be blamed for it, and that the Indian security forces had failed. The comment drew a strong reaction from all over. But above all Salman has a heart of gold and no one can deny this fact. For his sincerity, helping nature and a charitable trust of his own named ‘Being Human', the actor has the most number of friends in Bollywood.Sushmita Sen and Sanjay Dutt are amongst his best pals in town. The actor is consistent in his social activities like visiting poor kids in hospital and donating blood. Young Salman Khan posing with Bollywood actress Neelam. Bollywood's Dhak Dhak girl Madhuri Dixit with Salman Khan We wish Salman Khan a happy birthday along with the hope that he gets rid of all the controversies and may he rule millions of hearts forever.