Top 10 Salman Khan Movies

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Let's dance! Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we’re counting down our picks for the films that made Salman Khan the “Bhai” of Bollywood.

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00:00 [Speaking in Hindi]

00:05 Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we're counting down our picks for the films that made Salman Khan the pie of Bollywood.

00:11 [Speaking in Hindi]

00:14 [Music]

00:17 Number 10. "Tirinam."

00:19 In this romantic tragedy, Khan plays Radhe Mohan, a thug who turns over a new leaf after falling in love with Nijra.

00:26 [Speaking in Hindi]

00:36 "Tirinam" sparked a return for Khan in a genuinely dramatic role.

00:40 His character deals with a turbulent romance, opening up further conflict that ultimately destroys his life.

00:46 Unlike most Bollywood films at the time, "Tirinam" doesn't swerve into a happy ending.

00:50 Instead, viewers are made to feel the same pain that Radhe and Nijra feel during their relationship.

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01:06 It's a bleak subject matter that looks into the consequences of misguided decisions,

01:10 bolstered by Khan's performance as the main character.

01:13 Since the actor later pivoted into the action genre,

01:16 "Tirinam" now stands as a reminder that he also excelled in drama.

01:19 [Music]

01:26 Number 9. "Andaz Apna Apna."

01:28 The world first noticed Khan's penchant for comedy with the "Screwball" comedy.

01:32 Teaming up with Aamir Khan, the duo plays a pair of slackers attempting to marry an heiress.

01:37 [Speaking in Hindi]

01:46 Unfortunately, they end up way over their heads after realizing an evil gangster has the same plans.

01:52 "Andaz Apna Apna" wasn't a big box office success, but has become a classic since.

01:57 Fans love the chemistry between the two Khans, as well as the many quotable lines the film contains.

02:02 [Speaking in Hindi]

02:12 Salman eschews his usual tough guy attitude in favor of a sillier,

02:16 charming performance that has stood the test of time.

02:19 It's a breezy watch that's perfect if you're in the mood for belly laughs.

02:22 [Speaking in Hindi]

02:31 Number 8. "Karan Arjun."

02:33 Soon after "Andaz Apna Apna," another major Khan pairing arrived,

02:37 this time with Salman and Shah Rukh Khan.

02:39 [Speaking in Hindi]

02:50 The two appear as the titular characters, who are brothers out for vengeance.

02:54 After Karan and Arjun are killed by the menacing Thakur Dorjan Singh,

02:58 the protagonists are reincarnated.

03:00 This sprawling story deals with the themes of revenge, justice, and familial love.

03:05 While the premise might be a bit out there, the commitment from the two Khans is captivating.

03:10 [Speaking in Hindi]

03:19 Salman does the brunt of the film's action,

03:21 bringing a touch of sensitivity to his character that balances the hard-hitting elements.

03:26 Because of both Khans' superstar status,

03:28 "Karan Arjun" became one of the highest-grossing Hindi films of the '90s,

03:32 and remains a cornerstone of Bollywood's action genre.

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03:47 Number 7. "Dabangg."

03:48 Speaking of action, we have Dabangg to thank for reinventing the genre.

03:52 [Speaking in Hindi]

04:00 With a whole lot of masala, the film popularized item numbers

04:04 and larger-than-life protagonists who defy conventional physics.

04:08 Dabangg makes full use of Khan's macho persona,

04:10 even parodying this to ridiculous lengths.

04:13 The actor plays Chulbul Pandey,

04:15 a cop dealing with a number of mishaps that eventually threaten his family.

04:19 Dabangg's story takes a backseat to Pandey's on-screen antics,

04:22 which have to be seen to be believed.

04:24 [Singing in Hindi]

04:35 The movie solidified Khan as an action icon,

04:38 becoming the highest-grossing Bollywood feature of the year

04:41 and winning the Filmfare Award for Best Film.

04:43 Many have since replicated its style,

04:46 but Dabangg stands firm as the trailblazer it is.

04:49 [Speaking in Hindi]

05:01 Number 6.

05:02 Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam

05:04 Following the life of Aishwarya Rai's Nandini,

05:07 the story is split in two.

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05:21 The first centers around Nandini and Samir's romance,

05:24 which is cut short by objections from her family.

05:27 After her new husband discovers her feelings for Samir,

05:29 he decides to reunite them.

05:31 Few characters required Khan to portray as much vulnerability as Samir

05:35 in this romantic drama.

05:36 The actor wins the audience's sympathy,

05:38 playing a person who just can't catch a break despite his pure heart.

05:42 [Speaking in Hindi]

05:54 The film was lauded for depicting different shades of love a person can experience,

05:58 with each character's arc relatable to viewers.

06:00 Along with his co-stars,

06:02 Khan won critical praise for hitting emotional beats

06:04 all the way from the beginning to its heartbreaking conclusion.

06:08 [Speaking in Hindi]

06:17 Number 5.

06:18 The Tiger Series

06:20 Franchise movies were a rarity in Bollywood,

06:22 but Khan helped establish one of its biggest ones.

06:25 The Tiger movies feature the hero as a conflicted RAW agent

06:28 who falls for an ISI spy.

06:30 [Speaking in Hindi]

06:42 Instead of following the template of a standard political thriller,

06:45 these films place the character's relationship as the main hook.

06:48 Tiger, with love interest Zoya, evades capture and protects innocence,

06:52 staying true to their moralities and strong sense of justice.

06:56 [Speaking in Hindi]

07:04 Their love amid continual conflict is a setup for explosive action

07:09 and thought-provoking moments.

07:10 Tiger connects movies in the YRF spy universe,

07:13 showing up with the kind of swag that only Salman Khan can command.

07:17 [Singing in Hindi]

07:24 With an entire saga planned,

07:26 the Tiger series continues to raise the bar with each entry.

07:29 Number 4.

07:31 Sultan

07:32 Khan's critical peak in the 2010s continued with this sports drama

07:35 that details the titular character's struggles with success.

07:38 [Speaking in Hindi]

07:50 Sultan's rise as a pehlwani wrestler takes a sharp decline

07:54 after a deep personal loss destroys his life.

07:56 The movie doesn't hold back in portraying the hero at his worst,

08:00 as everything around him falls apart.

08:02 However, the plot picks up as the protagonist gets back on his feet

08:05 to reclaim his pride.

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08:15 Khan's portrayal of a heavily flawed person is remarkable

08:19 for making us both resent and root for him.

08:21 While Sultan deserves praise for its entertaining wrestling sequences,

08:25 the uplifting message of never giving up is its biggest winning quality.

08:29 [Speaking in Hindi]

08:40 Number 3.

08:41 Mene Pyaar Kiya

08:43 Khan's first release as a leading man remains among his very best.

08:47 Mene Pyaar Kiya doubles as both a love story and a family drama.

08:51 [Speaking in Hindi]

08:59 The story revolves around the romance between Prem and Suman,

09:02 whose relationship is threatened by a feud between their parents.

09:06 As he sets out to prove himself,

09:08 we follow Prem's attempts to stand on his own feet to be with Suman.

09:11 Before Khan was known for his badass attitude and intimidating physique,

09:15 he charmed audiences with an innocent depiction of a young man in love.

09:18 [Speaking in Hindi]

09:26 Audiences also appreciated the overall cast.

09:30 Most of the actors reunited in future movies to greater commercial success.

09:34 Khan in particular steals the show to make us fall in pyaar with him.

09:38 [Speaking in Hindi]

09:51 Number 2.

09:52 Bajrangi Bhaijaan

09:54 Although the actor has starred in several tearjerkers,

09:57 Bajrangi Bhaijaan is arguably the most effective.

10:00 In this epic drama, Khan stars as Pawan,

10:03 a devout Indian Hindu who stumbles across a Pakistani Muslim girl who can't talk.

10:07 He names Munni.

10:08 [Speaking in Hindi]

10:19 Due to Munni's positive influence,

10:21 Pawan grows into a more tolerant, selfless person.

10:24 Bajrangi Bhaijaan unites borders,

10:26 as two people from vastly different backgrounds

10:29 end up in a surrogate father-daughter relationship.

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10:44 Of course, there are a lot of struggles to go through for Pawan to take Munni back home.

10:49 For the many wholesome moments Bajrangi Bhaijaan contains,

10:52 there are just as many heartbreaking scenes to watch.

10:54 [Speaking in Hindi]

11:04 It is an emotionally stirring performance

11:07 that preaches harmony between people from all walks of life.

11:10 Before we unveil our top pick, here are some honorable mentions.

11:14 Mujtahid Shadi Qarogi

11:16 Khan's character gets wrapped up in a love triangle and a comedy of errors.

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11:32 Wanted

11:33 Khan's career was revitalized with this hard-hitting action thriller.

11:36 [Speaking in Hindi]

11:45 Hum Sat Sat Hai

11:46 A family drama with life lessons galore.

11:48 [Speaking in Hindi]

11:58 Judwaa

11:59 Khan plays two brothers with wildly contrasting personalities.

12:02 [Speaking in Hindi]

12:13 Kick

12:13 A Robin Hood-esque action comedy that kicks up a notch.

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12:41 Number 1

12:44 Hum Aapke Hai Koon

12:45 [Speaking in Hindi]

12:54 Among the highest-grossing Indian movies ever,

12:56 Hum Aapke Hai Koon is an era-defining blockbuster.

12:59 It follows the Nath family after daughter-in-law Pooja arrives to spread joy into their lives.

13:04 Khan plays youngest son Prem, who falls in love with Pooja's sister Nisha.

13:08 [Speaking in Hindi]

13:16 The first half is filled with warm-hearted sentiments,

13:19 good-natured humor, and music-filled sequences.

13:21 However, Pooja's sudden death marks a major shift

13:24 that ultimately threatens Prem and Nisha's relationship.

13:27 Even with the massive 199-minute runtime,

13:30 the film grabs viewers' attention through all the twists and turns in the protagonists' arcs.

13:35 Hum Aapke Hai Koon represents the best that Indian cinema has to offer,

13:39 with gorgeous set pieces, memorable songs,

13:41 and Khan's infectious chemistry with Madhuri Dixit.

13:44 Who wouldn't want to go diktana with this cast?

13:46 Which film did you love starring everyone's favorite bhajjan?

13:58 Let us know in the comments.

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