He faced setbacks with three box office failures in 1991: “Patthar Ke Phool,” “Love,” and “Kurbaan.” However, he rebounded the same year by co-starring with Sanjay Dutt and Madhuri Dixit in the romantic drama “Saajan,” marking a return to the limelight.
His portrayal of Prem in “Hum Aapke Hain Koun” cemented his position as a top bollywood actor, as the movie emerged as one of India’s highest-grossing films. His performance garnered widespread praise, endearing him even more to audiences worldwide and establishing him as a beloved figure in the industry.
His diverse roles in “Hum Saath-Saath Hain,” “Biwi No. 1,” and “Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam” showcased his versatility, earning him praise for his charm and ease in comedy and romance, despite some criticism of melodrama. His performance garnered accolades and nominations, leaving a lasting impact on bollywood.
He hosted the “10 Ka Dum” show in 2008, which marked his triumphant return to Indian television, with the show’s success helping Sony Entertainment Television reclaim its position in the ratings race. His charismatic presence ensured high TRPs, reaffirming his appeal as a television host.
He returned with “Jai Ho,” an official remake of the Telugu film “Stalin,” featuring Daisy Shah, followed by “Kick,” another Telugu remake that swiftly entered the ₹2 billion club. In India during Eid, Khan’s musical talent shone through with his rendition of the “Hangover” song from the latter film.
He delivered two box office giants: “Bajrangi Bhaijaan,” released on Eid, garnered critical acclaim and smashed records, while “Prem Ratan Dhan Payo,” a Diwali release, received mixed reviews but continued Khan’s streak of billion-rupee earners, grossing ₹1.84 billion and ₹1.73 billion, respectively.
“Tiger Zinda Hai,” the sequel to “Ek Tha Tiger,” made a spectacular debut, collecting ₹190 crore globally in its opening weekend. By January 2018, it had soared to ₹5.52 billion worldwide, with ₹4.28 billion from India and ₹1.23 billion from overseas, establishing Salman Khan as an unstoppable force at the box office.
2021 saw mixed outcomes, with “Radhe” receiving negative reviews upon its release in May, while “Antim: The Final Truth,” where he played the second lead, garnered mixed critical reception but praised Khan’s performance, although the film failed to make an impact at the box office.
He starred in the remake “Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan,” which, despite mixed reviews, failed to resonate with audiences at the box office. Following this, he returned as Tiger in “Tiger 3,” part of the YRF Spy Universe, which, despite a significant budget and substantial global earnings, fell short of box office expectations.