Know the unknown about Salman Khan

And the name says it all! We are talking about Bollywood super star, producer, television anchor, philanthropist, in short an all-in one package Salman Khan . Salman Khan is the one, who makes the head turn with his unbeatable style like his unparalleled smile, his dancing style, muscular physique, removing his T shirt and his Blue Feroza Stone bracelet.

This actor with heart of Gold holds certain facts, which are hardly known by anyone. The real name of this 'bad boy' of Bollywood is Abdul Rashid Salim Salman Khan. Salman Khan was a brilliant swimmer while he was in the school. The year 1988 saw a star rising on its horizon named as Salman Khan , which became visible in the film ' Biwi Ho To Aisi ' in a supporting role. However, Salman debuted as a full-fledged actor with the immensely romantic flick ' Maine Pyar Kiya ' in 1989.

When Salman was in struggling phase, he banned himself from using his father's name as an easy ladder to success. He continued giving auditions and visiting producers to start with acting career. This health-freak star daily allots some time to exercise in his gym and he was regarded as fitness-guru by eminent actors like Saif Ali Khan and Hrithik Roshan . Salman was the one, who inspired Arjun Kapoor to shed his inhibitions as a chubby person, gain lean and fit look and to step in the world of Bollywood.

The negative character played by Shah Rukh Khan in super hit flick ' Baazigar ', was earlier offered to Salman Khan . The dream girl Hema Malini is his favorite actress. Being an aficionado of Chinese food, China Garden in Mumbai is the most preferred restaurant of the actor.

Salman is passionate about driving cars and loves to drive Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Land Cruisers. Though the actor had endorsed Relaxo, a footwear brand, he likes being barefoot in real life. Salman is fanatic about variety of soaps and hence his bathroom at home is normally chock-a-block with assortment of soaps, especially made from natural fruit and vegetable extracts.

We also learnt that once, Salman sent his own cook from Mumbai to London to cook biryani for the team of ' London Dreams ', as they all were fed up of eating Continental cuisine.

Wow, that's really something 'living life kingsize'. This star has amazingly conquered the den of Bollywood and is ruling over millions of hearts today. It seems this brand ambassador of Mountain Dew soft drink always believe in a punchline - 'Darr se mat daro, Darr ke aage badho, Kyon ki Darr ke aage jeet hai'...