Salman Khan Movies
- 2009
When famous musician Arjun (Ajay Devgan) invites his childhood friend Mannu (Salman Khan) to join his band and tour Europe, jealousy and betrayal threaten to destroy the lives and dreams of both men. Arjun worked hard to make London Dreams a success, and now that his band is topping the charts, he invites his old friend Mannu to jump into the fray. Mannu was performing at weddings just to survive, and in the blink of an eye he's on top of the world. But success comes easy for Mannu, and in time Arjun starts to resent his old friend. When Mannu steals the girl of Arjun's dreams right out from under his nose, the vindictive musician plots to destroy the very man he previously tried to help. Later, during a crucial gig at London's famed Wembley Arena, Arjun finally realizes that he's gone too far, and attempts to salvage the situation while there's still time. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Ajay Devgan, Salman Khan, (more)
- 2008
Shot on location across India, director Samir Karnik's sweeping adventure follows the 2,000-mile journey of two boys who discover national pride while exploring their destiny on the open road. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Salman Khan, Preity Zinta, (more)
- 2008
It's family versus money in director Subhash Ghai's colorful musical drama concerning a hard-luck singer who strives to become a billionaire in the short span of 40 days. After signing an agreement with his girlfriend Anushka's (Katrina Kaif) father, Dr. Banton (Boman Irani), struggling singer Deven Yuvvraaj (Salman Khan) has just 40 days to become wealthy beyond his wildest imagination. But in order for that to happen, Deven will have to take an emotional journey alongside his estranged siblings Gyanesh (Anil Kapoor) and Danny (Zayed Khan). But Deven's brothers are essentially polar opposites, and in order to accomplish his goal he'll have to make the absolute most out of every minute he spends with them. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Salman Khan, Anil Kapoor, (more)
Love and dreams follow two starry-eyed actors across three decades and two incarnations in this splashy Hindi musical. It's the early Seventies, and Om Prakash Makhija (Shah Rukh Khan) is a young would-be actor who has been playing bit parts in Bollywood musicals while looking for his big break. Om's ambition is to become a film star and win the heart of beautiful screen siren Shantipriya (Deepika Padukone), and his pal Pappu (Shreyas Talpade) and his mother Bela (Kirron Kher) both encourage him not to give up on his dreams. One day, Om meets Shantipriya on a movie set, and he feels as if destiny is finally smiling on him, but when he overhears her having an argument with studio chief Mukesh Mehra (Arjun Rampal), Om senses things are not as they should be. Before Om can decide what to make of his misgivings, the studio burns to the ground, claiming the lives of Om and Shantipriya. Thirty years later, a bit of Om's spirit seems to live on in Om Kapoor (also played by Shah Rukh Khan) a popular film actor with a large ego and a fear of flame who was born the day the old studio burned down. Despite his fame, Om is lonely, at least until he meets Sandhya (also played by Deepika Padukone), a shy but eager would-be actress looking for her chance to become a star. Om Shanti Om was directed and co-written by Farah Khan, who was a top choreographer in the Indian film industry before moving up to the director's chair, and features guest spots from a number of Bollywood's greatest stars, a few appearing in the form of digital recreations taken from films of the Seventies. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Shah Rukh Khan, Arjun Rampal, (more)
- 2007
A mere mortal gets the unique opportunity to try his hand at being the creator in director Rumy Jaffery's heavenly comedy. Arun Prajapati (Salman Khan) has just experienced what he believes to be the worst day of his life, and as the sun begins to set he rails against God for making his life a living hell. When God responds by taking human form (Amitabh Bachchan) and challenging Arun to see how well he fares at carrying out the divine duties, the awestricken mortal responds with childlike zeal. The result is a series of hysterical disasters that threaten to spiral into a cosmic calamity. Arun thinks that by granting everyone their deepest wishes he can make the world a better place, but it doesn't take him long to realize that God's job is tougher than it looks. And while the love of Arun's life (Priyanka Chopra) is genuinely impressed with his newfound confidence, will she still have the same feelings for him once his powers are gone? ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Amitabh Bachchan, Salman Khan, (more)
A demanding American actress (Ali Larter) heads to India in order to shoot a low-budget Hollywood film, only to find herself stranded in Bombay with no luggage and attitude to spare. Despite the unfortunate start to her Bombay adventure, the once-jaded actress is soon swept up in the glitz and glamour of the local filmmaking scene and cast in a lavish Bollywood musical. Once on the set, she meets a handsome prince and falls hopelessly in love. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Ali Larter, Salman Khan, (more)
Six couples, all from different parts of the world and different walks of life, are all brought together by destiny, fate, and the power of love in director Nikhil Advani's heartfelt tale of romance. Tehzeeb (Vidya Balan) and Ashutosh (John Abraham) have been married for two years and are still deeply in love. When Tehzeeb is involved in a tragic accident, Ashu finds her devotion to her husband put to the ultimate test. Raju (Govinda) is a New Delhi taxi driver who has picked up passengers from the international airport for 15 years, all the while waiting for the appearance of his blonde-haired dream girl. When the woman finally does emerge from the bustling airport one day, Raju finds just how different fantasy and reality can truly be. Every day is the same for London-based PR worker Vinay Malhotra (Anil Kapoor). Awakening sunrise after sunrise in a picture-perfect suburban home, and always returning to a family that is happy to see him at the end of the day, Vinay discovers just how unpredictable the world can be when the beautiful and capricious Anjali (Anjana) determines to seduce the devoted family man and teach him the true definition of passion. Kkamini (Priyanka Chopra) is the bad girl of Bollywood cinema. Upon deciding to change her image for the better, this beautiful young actress finds her plans suddenly thwarted by the mysterious Rahul (Salman Khan). When consummate New Delhi bachelor Shiven (Akshaye Khanna) realizes that he is about to make the ultimate commitment in just ten days, the panic that follows finds him weighing the coming commitment against his much-valued freedom. Finally, newlyweds Ramdayal (Sohail Khan) and Phoolwati (Isha Koppikar) are eager to fulfill the lust that has been gradually building in each of them for years, yet their quest to satiate their driving desire is steadily thwarted by a series of tragicomic events. Eventually, each couple will come together to discover just how the purity of love can make even the most mundane of events both magical and ethereal. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Vidya Balan, John Abraham, (more)
The title of Saawariya carries a double meaning; it refers to both an epithet for the Hindu god Krishna and to a title sought by many Indian lovers, who wish to reach a state of 'Saawariya,' or overpowering consumption by love. Director Sanjay Leela Bhansali's romantic drama Saawariya weaves the tale of the ill-fated romance between two such individuals: artist Raj, who finds the fulfillment of his soul's yearning when he enters one of the most picturesque rural hamlets in India, and his lover, Sakina, a mysterious young woman whom he spots standing on a bridge. Raj tries desperately to win Sakina's love and devotion, but finds it increasingly difficult to accept the truth of her past. ~ Nathan Southern, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Ranbir Kapoor, Sonam Kapoor, (more)
A car mechanic finds that marriage just isn't what it used to be after taking an ultra-modern bride in director KS Adhiyaman's lively romance. Aayan (Salmon Khan) is a hard working man whose traditional tastes dictate that the wife is the center of the domestic universe. When Aayan weds the modern-minded Ahana (Shilpa Shetty) and finds his every expectation of married life suddenly turned upside down, the ensuing clash between social and cultural values finds blossoming love withering into spiteful contempt. Thankfully for the newly married couple, Aayan soon comes up with a plan that may provide just the compromise needed to save the marriage before bitterness takes root. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Salman Khan, Shilpa Shetty, (more)
A woman is uncertain of what path to take when she loses the love of her life in this romantic drama from India. Avi (Salman Khan) is a bright and ambitious young man who, after completing his education in the United States, comes home to take his place in the successful business run by his father, Balraaj Kapoor (Amitabh Bachchan). Avi meets a beautiful young artist named Millie (Rani Mukherjee) and the two fall in love. They wed, give birth to a son, and are enjoying their lives with their new family when Avi is suddenly killed in an auto accident. Millie is emotionally shattered by Avi's death and she is uncertain about what to do next. Balraaj believes his daughter-in-law needs to remarry and start life over again; he knows that Millie's friend Rajat (John Abraham), a musician, has long had feelings for her, and he tries to bring the two of two of them together. But Millie must decide if she's ready for a new love while her life with Avi is still fresh in her mind. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Amitabh Bachchan, Hema Malini, (more)
Bollywood bad-boy Salman Khan stars in screenwriter/director Shirish Kunder's romantic tale of two men who share an intense love the same woman, but just can't seem to find the words to express their heartfelt feelings. Suhaan (Khan) is the kind of college stud that every woman on campus longs for; a wannabe rock star whose smooth way with words can melt hearts, he longs to be with the beautiful Piya (Preity Zinta). But Suhaan isn't the only man on campus with eyes for the Piya, because loveable dreamer Agastya (Akshay Kumar) also harbors deep feelings for the girl. Though the fun-loving trio is virtually inseparable on campus, neither the ultra-smooth Suhaan or the lovably nerdy Agastya can muster the courage to make their love known to the unassuming object of their affections. Ten years after college graduation, Suhaan has become a famous singer and Agastya a highly-respected astronaut; yet despite their success in life, both men's for Agastya still goes unspoken. When fate brings the long-separated trio together once again on an idyllic afternoon, fond memories rapidly resurface and an undying love soon underscores the happy reunion. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar, (more)
Two friends fight over a woman who isn't especially interested in either of them in this musical comedy from India. Samir (Salman Khan) is a good-looking lifeguard who could have his pick of any girl on the beach; however, he only has eyes for Rani (Priyanka Chopra), a beautiful woman who lives in the same apartment building as him. Rami is trying to establish herself as a designer, and her romance takes a back seat to her career, at least for now. This doesn't stop Samir from trying to win her heart, but he soon discovers he has competition -- his friend and roommate, Sunny (Akshay Kumar), has also fallen for Rami and is doing his darndest to steal her out from under his buddy. Both men have to contend not only with a resistant woman but her eccentric father (Amrish Puri), who doesn't believe that any man is good enough for his daughter. A major box-office success in India, Mujhse Shaadi Karogi also fared well in Great Britain, opening as the eighth top-grossing film of the week in its first seven days. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
A woman must fight for justice as she battles a deadly disease in this Bollywood drama, one of the first films from India to deal with the controversial subject of AIDS. Tamanna Sahani (Shilpa Shetty) is a rising executive at an advertising agency who has been an aggressive go-getter ever since the death of her parents left her to fend for herself and her younger sister, Tanya, who has begun to make a name for herself as a radio announcer. Tamanna attends her high-school reunion and sees Rohit Manchanda (Salman Khan) for the first time in years; Rohit is a handsome but humble musician whom Tamanna carried a torch for back in the day, and she soon discovers her feelings haven't dimmed with time. Caught up in the moment, Rohit and Tamanna spend the night making love, but must part in the morning with a promise to meet again soon. In time Tamanna discovers Rohit was carrying an terrible secret -- he is HIV-positive, and she learns she is now carrying the AIDS virus as well. When her employers learn of her condition, Tamanna is fired despite her sterling work record, and Tarun Anand (Abhishek Bachchan), a respected lawyer with a history of taking on socially responsible cases, represents Tamanna in court as she fights for her right to work. Tamanna also tries to track down Rohit, only to discover the fates have not been kind to him. Phir Milenge was directed by actress turned moviemaker Revathy, who persuaded her friend Salman Khan to take the role of Rohit after a number of leading Indian stars turned it down, fearing the possible stigma of playing a man with AIDS. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Shilpa Shetty, Salman Khan, (more)
- 2004
Bollywood meets Russia in this drama from India seasoned with romance. Lucky Negi (Sneha Ullal) is the 18-year-old daughter of an Indian civil service agent attached to the nation's Russian embassy. While Lucky loves her family, she feels out of place in St. Petersburg, and wishes her life were more exciting. One day, while on her way to school, Lucky is unwittingly caught in the crossfire between Russian troops and renegade military factions; when she's nearly attacked by a soldier, she runs for cover and ends up in a car being driven by Aditya Sekhri (Salman Khan), the twentysomething son of the Indian ambassador. Aditya's car is destroyed in the melee, and he and Lucky find themselves stranded far away from the city, so they must struggle together to find their way back to safety. This being a Bollywood drama, the story makes room for some musical production numbers amidst the danger and political unrest. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Salman Khan
Romantic misunderstandings, unrequited love, and the gap between two very different cultures provide the backdrop for this romantic musical drama from India. Sameer (Salman Khan) is a gifted singer from Europe who has come to New Delhi to study Indian vocal techniques with Pandit Darbar (Vikram Gokhale). Darbar's beautiful daughter Nandini (Aishwarya Rai) makes a strong impression on Sameer, and soon he's head over heels in love. But everyone advises Sameer to stay away from the girl, and Nandini is set up in a marriage with Vanraj (Ajay Devgan), a successful lawyer. But Nandini isn't happy with her new husband, and Vanraj soon finds evidence that his wife has been corresponding with Sameer, who has since returned to Europe. A jealous Vanraj packs his bags and sets out to find the singer, wanting to know the nature of the relationship between him and Nandini. With top "Bollywood" star Salman Khan in the lead, Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam was a major box-office success in India, and was enthusiastically received in screenings at the 2000 Vancouver Film Festival and 2000 Seattle Film Festival. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Salman Khan, Aishwarya Rai, (more)
In this musical drama from India, Annie (Manisha Koirala) had known adversity from the moment she was born. The daughter of a pair of deaf-mutes, Joseph (Nana Patekar) and Flavy (Seema Biswas), Annie dealt with the deaths of both her grandmother and her brother at an early age, and her parents' handicaps force her to gain a certain independence and maturity early in life. As Annie edges into adulthood, she meets Raj (Salman Khan) and discovers they share a love for music. Annie has a fine voice and would like to become a singer, but she's not sure how to explain her career goal to her parents, who have never heard music and will never her sing. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
