Photos: Rare pictures of Salman Khan from Filmfare archives

Salman Khan is celebrating his 59th birthday today but it seems like he is defying age. He recently pulled off a power-packed cameo in Varun Dhawan’s Baby John. Currently, the superstar is focused on his upcoming film Sikandar, where he’s showcasing a chiselled and ripped physique. The actor’s connection with Filmfare goes back a long way. From a young actor posing by the side of his legendary father Salim Khan to making the audiences berserk with his stellar performances during the Filmfare Awards, the actor’s journey is something Filmfare has closely charted.

In the company of his father Salim Khan. It’s said that Salim Khan came into the industry to become an actor. The writer’s young dreams were realised later by his son.

L) With Maine Pyar Kiya co-star Bhagyashree. The actors weren’t talking during most of the shooting as she had got engaged in the middle of it and her fiancée had allegedly told her to stay away from the macho star.

Dancing with Shah Rukh Khan during those younger and better times. Their friendship has stood the test of time.

(L) Walking the ramp with brothers Arbaaz and Sohail for Being Human.

(R)  Inaugurating a special cancer facility opened with the proceeds garnered from the proceeds of Being Human.

He enjoys tremendous goodwill in the industry. Clicked here are Saif Ali Khan, Akshay Kumar, Govinda and Aamir Khan walking the ramp for Being Human.

(L) Salman and Aamir were a hoot in Andaz Apna Apna. They currently share a great bond with each other. 

(R) After their spat on Katrina Kaif’s birthday in 2008, Salman and Shah Rukh Khan weren’t on talking terms. The duo patched up at the insistence of late politician Baba Siddiqui at his iftar party.