1. Salim Khan is an Indian actor, film producer, and screenwriter.

2. He was born on November 24, 1935 in Balaghat, Indore, India.

3. He is known for his roles in Teesri Manzil (1966), Deewaar (1975), Sholay (1975), and Zanjeer (1973).

4. He is one half of the screenwriting duo Salim–Javed, along with Javed Akhtar.

5. He has four children: Salman Khan, Sohail Khan, Arbaaz Khan, and Alvira Khan.

6. He has been married twice, first to Salma Khan in 1961 and then to Helen, an Indian actress, in 1981.