Salman Khan Birthday special: Pathaan, Singham Again to Baby John, 7 unforgettable cameos of Bhaijaan we all love

Salman Khan celebrates his 59th birthday today, and social media is filled with heartwarming pictures of him surrounded by his loved ones. The Bollywood superstar has built an immense fan following over the years, thanks to his long and diverse career. Some of his memorable cameos are sometimes overlooked, but they have left a lasting impact on his fans. Here are Salman Khan’s 7 most loved cameos.

Cameos of Salman Khan

Tees Maar Khan

One such cameo was in the song Wallah Re Wallah from Tees Maar Khan. Here, Salman was seen shaking a leg with the lead stars, Akshay Kumar and Katrina Kaif, in this qawwali number. While this cameo might have seemed minor at the time, it became a craze and remains a highlight in his career.

Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani

In the comedy film Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani, Salman Khan played a humorous version of himself. The film starred Ranbir Kapoor and Katrina Kaif in the lead roles, and Salman’s brief but memorable scene involved him being mobbed by a crowd of adoring fans. Katrina’s character, a huge fan of his, had an amusing interaction with Salman, facilitated by Ranbir’s character, who pretended to know Salman to impress Katrina.

Singham Again

Salman’s cameo in Singham Again is one of the most eagerly awaited moments in the film. He reprises his role as the beloved Chulbul Pandey from the Dabangg series, which leads to an epic crossover in Rohit Shetty’s cop universe. His appearance will bring together two of Bollywood’s most iconic law enforcement characters: Ajay Devgn’s Bajirao Singham and Salman’s Chulbul Pandey.

Extended Cameos of Bhaijaan

Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

Salman Khan portrayed Aman Mehra in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, embodying the perfect dream man. He was kind, charming, and incredibly loving towards his fiancée, Anjali, played by Kajol. Salman’s performance earned him a Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor. The movie also starred Shah Rukh Khan and Rani Mukerji, and was directed by Karan Johar.

Baghban

Another significant cameo was in Baghban, a movie that explored the complex relationships between parents and children. Salman played Alok, the adopted son of Amitabh Bachchan and Hema Malini’s characters. His role was that of a grateful and caring son, showing respect and love for the couple who took him in and treated him as their own.

Pathaan

The YRF Spy Universe has been creating waves, with each new film in the franchise becoming a major talking point. In 2023, Salman Khan made a memorable cameo in Pathaan, playing his character, Tiger, and aiding his friend, Shah Rukh Khan’s Pathaan. Their on-screen reunion delighted fans, especially when, in the end credits, they jokingly referred to themselves as the last of the stars and invited Pathaan to join Tiger on his next mission.

Baby John

Lastly, Salman Khan also made a brief appearance in Baby John, which was released on December 25. The film, starring Varun Dhawan, is a remake of the 2016 South Indian blockbuster Theri. Salman’s cameo was hinted at in the trailer, where he is seen fighting alongside Varun Dhawan’s character. His face was covered with a scarf, reminiscent of his iconic look from the Tiger franchise.

With each of these cameos, Salman Khan has managed to leave a lasting impression on audiences, adding to his legacy as one of Bollywood’s biggest stars.

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