The many Prems of Salman Khan

'Prem' and Salman Khan go way back - back to the beginning of his journey to becoming the bad boy of Bollywood. Here's a look at Sallu's ‘Prem' avatar over the years.

  • In <i>Ready</i>, Salman helps lovers in distress ? reminiscent of the 2005 Hollywood romcom starring Will Smith and Eva Mendes - Hitch. Perhaps that is why his character's name in Ready, Prem, is apt ? evoking hope for anguished lovers.
    In Ready, Salman helps lovers in distress – reminiscent of the 2005 Hollywood romcom starring Will Smith and Eva Mendes - Hitch. Perhaps that is why his character's name in Ready, Prem, is apt – evoking hope for anguished lovers.
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  • ?Prem' and Salman Khan go way back - back to the beginning of his journey to becoming the bad boy of Bollywood. Here's a look at Sallu's ?Prem' avatar over the years.
    ‘Prem' and Salman Khan go way back - back to the beginning of his journey to becoming the bad boy of Bollywood. Here's a look at Sallu's ‘Prem' avatar over the years.
  • The 1989 blockbuster <i>Maine Pyar Kiya</i>, featured one of the most loveable (and memorable) onscreen couples of all time - Salman and Bhagyashree.<br> Young Salman (can you ever forget the cap with Boyfriend etched on it ), as the rich and spoilt Prem Choudhary, had the ladies weak at the knees.
    The 1989 blockbuster Maine Pyar Kiya, featured one of the most loveable (and memorable) onscreen couples of all time - Salman and Bhagyashree.
    Young Salman (can you ever forget the cap with Boyfriend etched on it ), as the rich and spoilt Prem Choudhary, had the ladies weak at the knees.
  • The slapstick humour and the chemistry of the Khans ? Salman and Aamir ? in <i>Andaaz Apna Apna</i> (1994) remains unsurpassed in Bollywood. Salman as Prem Bhopali, the adorable devilish trickster, effortlessly wins us over.
    The slapstick humour and the chemistry of the Khans – Salman and Aamir – in Andaaz Apna Apna (1994) remains unsurpassed in Bollywood. Salman as Prem Bhopali, the adorable devilish trickster, effortlessly wins us over.
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  • In 1994 Salman ruled the screen again as Prem in the blockbuster musical drama, <i>Hum Aapke Hain Koun?!</i>.
    In 1994 Salman ruled the screen again as Prem in the blockbuster musical drama, Hum Aapke Hain Koun…!.
  • <i>Judwaa</i> lived up to be double trouble ? two Salmans in one reel. It wasn't the Sallu <i>bhai</i> character Raja, but the quiet and mature Prem Malhotra that grabbed our attention.
    Judwaa lived up to be double trouble – two Salmans in one reel. It wasn't the Sallu bhai character Raja, but the quiet and mature Prem Malhotra that grabbed our attention.
  • <i>Deewana Mastana</i> had a star-studded cast ranging from Anil Kapoor to Govinda and Juhi Chawla. But as they say, the best was saved for last! Enter Salman as Prem Kumar (cameo) to claim the bride!
    Deewana Mastana had a star-studded cast ranging from Anil Kapoor to Govinda and Juhi Chawla. But as they say, the best was saved for last! Enter Salman as Prem Kumar (cameo) to claim the bride!
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  • In the David Dhawan comedy<i>Biwi No.1</i> (1999), Salman (as Prem Mehra) plays a neglected husband with a roving eye, caught between his family on one hand and a gorgeous model on the other.
    In the David Dhawan comedyBiwi No.1 (1999), Salman (as Prem Mehra) plays a neglected husband with a roving eye, caught between his family on one hand and a gorgeous model on the other.
  • Salman Khan made a special appearance as Prem in 1999 family drama, <i>Sirf Tum</i>.
    Salman Khan made a special appearance as Prem in 1999 family drama, Sirf Tum.
  • Salman was back as Prem in another Sooraj R. Barjatya musical, <i>Hum Saath-Saath Hain</i>, where he played the middle brother to Mohnish Bahl and Saif Ali Khan.
    Salman was back as Prem in another Sooraj R. Barjatya musical, Hum Saath-Saath Hain, where he played the middle brother to Mohnish Bahl and Saif Ali Khan.
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  • In <i>Chal Mere Bhai</i>, Salman as Prem Oberoi is willing to sacrifice his love for<i>bade bhaiya</i> played by Sanjay Dutt.
    In Chal Mere Bhai, Salman as Prem Oberoi is willing to sacrifice his love forbade bhaiya played by Sanjay Dutt.
  • Rani Mukherjee couldn't have helped falling in love with Salman in <i>Kahin Pyaar Na Ho Jaaye</i>. After all, when it comes to the matters of the heart, <i>Prem</i> leads the way.
    Rani Mukherjee couldn't have helped falling in love with Salman in Kahin Pyaar Na Ho Jaaye. After all, when it comes to the matters of the heart, Prem leads the way.
  • In the 2005 multi-starrer <i>No Entry</i>, Salman's character Prem - a globetrotting tycoon with a roving eye gets - caught in his own web of deceit.<br>Someone had to teach him a lesson!
    In the 2005 multi-starrer No Entry, Salman's character Prem - a globetrotting tycoon with a roving eye gets - caught in his own web of deceit.
    Someone had to teach him a lesson!
  • Starring Ali Larter as an American actress, the 2007 film <i>Marigold</i> had Salman playing a choreographer named Prem Rajput. Through Prem, Larter undergoes a personal transformation as she experiences Bollywood firsthand.
    Starring Ali Larter as an American actress, the 2007 film Marigold had Salman playing a choreographer named Prem Rajput. Through Prem, Larter undergoes a personal transformation as she experiences Bollywood firsthand.
  • A film as legendary as <i>Partner</i> had to have a partnership as legendary as Govinda and Salman Khan. And like his name, Salman was the Love Guru!
    A film as legendary as Partner had to have a partnership as legendary as Govinda and Salman Khan. And like his name, Salman was the Love Guru!