Aamir Khan is part of the prominent Salim Khan family, one of Bollywood’s most influential film dynasties with roots in Afghanistan, Jammu & Kashmir, and Maharashtra. Here is a comprehensive look at his family tree and background:

Salman Khan

Full Name: Abdul Rashid Salim Salman Khan
Born: December 27, 1965, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India
Profession: Actor, Producer, Television Host, Philanthropist
Known For: Maine Pyar Kiya, Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! Bajrangi Bhaijaan, Sultan, Tiger Zinda Hai, Kick
Nicknames: Bhai, Sallu, Dabangg Khan
Family Background: Salman Khan comes from the prestigious Khan family of Bollywood, known for its contributions to cinema for over five decades — combining film writing, direction, acting, and philanthropy.

Ancestry and Early Generations

  • Great-grandfather: Anwar Khan, an Alakozai Pashtun who migrated from Afghanistan in the mid-1800s and served in the British Indian Army cavalry.

  • Grandfather: Abdul Rashid Khan (d. 1950), Deputy Inspector General in the Indian Imperial Police in Indore.

Family Background and Parents

Father

  • Salim Khan (born 1935) — Legendary Bollywood screenwriter, part of the iconic Salim-Javed duo.

Mother

  • Salma Khan (born Sushila Charak) — of Maharashtrian and Dogra Rajput heritage.

  • Salman’s paternal ancestors were Pashtuns (Pathans) who migrated from Afghanistan to Madhya Pradesh in the 19th century.

Step-Mother: Helen Richardson Khan

  • Famous Bollywood dancer and actress, originally from Burma (Myanmar).

  • Married Salim Khan in 1981.

  • Helen shares a warm relationship with all of Salim’s children.

Siblings

Salman Khan has four siblings, and they are all connected to the entertainment world:

  1. Arbaaz Khan – Actor, director, producer (Dabangg series).

    • Formerly married to actress Malaika Arora; they share one son, Arhaan Khan.

  2. Sohail Khan – Actor, director, and producer (Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya, Maine Dil Tujhko Diya).

    • Formerly married to Seema Sajdeh (née Sachdev); they have two sons, Nirvaan and Yohan.

  3. Alvira Khan Agnihotri – Producer, fashion designer.

    • Married to actor-director Atul Agnihotri (Sir, Dil Ne Jise Apna Kaha).

    • They have two children — Alizeh and Ayaan Agnihotri.

  4. Arpita Khan Sharma – Adopted sister, interior designer, and event planner.

    • Married to actor Aayush Sharma (Loveyatri, Antim).

    • They have two children — Ahil Sharma and Ayat Sharma.

Extended Family

  • Uncle: Nasir Hussain, veteran film producer and director.

  • Cousins: Mansoor Khan (producer/director), Imran Khan (actor, son of Aamir’s cousin Nuzhat).

Marital Status and Children

  • Salman Khan is famously unmarried but has fathered children.

  • He has a son, Michael Khan (sometimes known as Sultan), born via surrogate mother.

  • Salman is known for his large family including nephews and nieces, children of his siblings who are active in Bollywood.

Legacy & Influence

  • The Khan family is one of Bollywood’s most beloved dynasties, known for its blend of creative talent and strong family unity.

  • Salman Khan’s father, Salim Khan, changed the face of Bollywood writing.

  • His brothers and sisters contribute to cinema through acting, producing, and design.

  • The next generation — Arhaan, Nirvaan, Alizeh, Ahil — represents the future of the Khan legacy.

 

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