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The whole affair of sore relationship and bitter emotions came to broad daylight, when Aishwarya's parents lodged a complaint with the Mumbai police, accusing that an inebriated Khan pelted stones on windowpanes and broke the furniture in Aishwarya's home threatening them with dire consequences. The Rais categorically stated in the complaint that they "should not be held responsible for any untoward incident involving the actor." (B4U TV, Jan 2002). 

Then an agitated Khan barged onto the sets of Aishwarya' upcoming film Ramesh Sippy's Kuch Na Kaho’, literally shoving the actress to the ground. It was only when spectators intervened that he was forced to leave. While rushing back, he banged his car into Aishwarya's, injuring her and leaving witnesses shocked. (B4U TV, Jan 2002). 

Even before the case goes to trail, many quote similar precedents and are apprehensive on the issue of Salman being convicted. One of the more frivolous charges leveled against him question his inclination to remove his shirt at every drop of the hat. 
Salman defends himself, “When a good body is an asset in this show business, there’s no reason I shouldn’t remove my shirt and show what it takes. When I am at home I am shirtless, so “bare it” is not new for me. I do it even while I am walking down the road and need to let some heat off.  If someone has a problem with it, he better gets lost.” (Rediff, June 1998)
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Some are more inquisitive about what those principles are while others wait for his next release ‘Marigold’ an Indo English production featuring Salman. The plot revolves around a B-grade Hollywood star who is left in the middle of no where while shooting in India. And then she has to accept a role in a Bolywood flick, to pay for her travel back. Directed by Hollywood’s Willard Scot the movie will make Salman the only leading man to brace and face the American suburban audience, as the edited movie opens in America. Let’s hope his life gets on track, as Salman’s career is still going pretty strong, contrary to the wishes of many.

Salman's life and career has been a roller coaster ride, without much planning which other contemporaries have been blessed with. His debut in offbeat flick as Farouque 
Shaikh's younger brother in 'Biwi Ho To Aisi (1988) got unnoticed. It was only after Sooraj Barjatya's rocking romance turned Salman into a teen icon overnight, producers lined up to sign him and rake in a Moolah riding on his instant stardom.

Years later, Salman’s Never-say-die loyalists swear by him despite his alleged mood swings. Whether it is Sooraj Barjatya, Sanjay Bhansali or even David Dhawan he is a Golden boy to all of the directors. Apart from Govinda, David Dhawan’s eternal favorite Salman is the only star who has struck a chord with the plump director. From 'Judwaa' (1997), 'Biwi No. 1', to 'Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge' and quite recently ‘Partner’which is a big hit, Salman continues to make you laugh and cry at the same time.

Sanjay Bhansali. 'Khamoshi' (1996) saw Salman unleashing his acting talents and depth. Playing a role of a sensitive music composer in love with a daughter of deaf & dumb couple, his acting capabilities came to the fore. He followed this with another stellar performance in 'Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam' playing opposite Aishwarya Rai, who was by that time being linked to Salman, as his love interest. Both of them have denied it time and again, and are keeping shut about it.

But Salman kept quite and let his work do the talking. Scoring numerous hits in succession, for Salman there has been no looking back. His movie career has gone from strength to strength and he has a carved out a niche for himself, which many only dream about. Attempts to blot his image have had no bearing on his soaring popularity and career graph. In fact his contributions to Indian cinema can not be discounted for any reason whatsoever. He commands respect, love and appreciation from his peers and other quarters of public life. His qualitative work has found enough takers as well as critical acclaim. The continuous streak of commercial success in the last one and half decade, make his movies, a collector’s delight. He’s a movie buff’s dream come true and an ageless poster boy who has kept the entire nation entertained for years on end. Many envy his magic with people and his uncanny ability to strike it with the audience. But all said and done, he has still got years on his side and miles to go. For the time being there seems to be no stopping, personally and professionally. There’s only one Salman Khan and he simply goes on.

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