Katrina Kaif To Shehnaz Gill, Popular Actors Who Got Their Big Break With Salman Khan

Sikandar:  Salman Khan’s much-awaited Eid release Sikandar will soon be in theaters on 30 March. The advance booking for the film has started, and the film has already earned Rs. 1.92 crore on the first day. The excitement of the fans to witness Khan on the big screen is corroborated by the number of advance bookings. 

Rashmika Mandanna's Big Break 

With Sikandar, Rashmika Madanna is further solidifying her footing in the Hindi film industry with a mega-budget film to her filmography. Mandanna over the years has gained massive popularity and commercial success with pan-Indian films like Pushpa 2: The Rise and Animal. 

 

 

 

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Starring opposite Salman Khan furthermore poses an opportunity to be loved by a bigger and more devoted audience. 

Though not launched by him, Mandanna will mint from the popularity of Bhaijaan. Ahead of Sikandar’s release, let's take a look at some of the most popular names that got their big break with Salman Khan. 

Katrina Kaif

Katrina Kaif and Salman Khan’s chemistry in Ek Tha Tiger film series is still talked about. The actress made her Bollywood debut with Boom in 2003. However, it was only in 2005 with Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya that she became a popular name when she was cast alongside Salman Khan in the film.

 

 

 

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Sonakshi Sinha 

Dabangg is among one of the biggest hits of the actor. The film was also the debut film of Sonakshi Sinha, who was then only known as the daughter of Shatrughan Sinha. Today she is one of the reckoning forces of Bollywood with works like Heeramandi and Mission Mangal to her credit. 

 

 

 

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Athiya Shetty 

The daughter of Khan’s good friend Suniel Shetty, Athiya Shetty got her big break in a Salman Khan production titled ‘Hero’ alongside the debutant Suraj Pancholi. Athiya has since then been a part of notable films.  

 

 

 

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Palak Tiwari 

The sensational beauty, and daughter of Shweta Tripathi, Palak Tiwari was first seen in the music video of ‘Bijlee Bijlee’ with Hardy Sandhu. The actress made her big Bollywood debut with Salman Khan’s “Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan”. The film minted over Rs. 100 crore at the box office.

 

 

 

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Shehnaz Gill 

Everyone remembers the fun banter of Salman Khan with Shehnaz Gill while she was still in Bigg Boss 13. Since then, Khan has been a guide and support to Gill. Gill made her Bollywood debut with Salman Khan’s “Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan” in 2023. 

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Sikandar stands as a mega addition to Mandanna and Khan’s career with the film’s popularity translating on the box office.