The Best Performances of Salman Khan, Ranked

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1. Maine Pyaar Kiya

Before Bhai became Bhai, he was known as Prem and it was Maine Pyar Kiya that gave him the lasting moniker. Khan is earnest in his role of a man blooming in love.

2. Khamoshi

Under Sanjay Leela Bhansali, a director known to extract inspiring performances out his actors, Khan capitalises on his easy lover boy charm. Here too Khan is as muscular as ever but his gently playful chemistry with Manisha Koirala is proof that he can turn the language of his physique from menacing to goofy in no time.

3. Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam

Working with Bhansali once again, Khan delivers one of the most heartbreaking performances of his career as Sameer.

4. Bajrangi Bhaijaan

By the time Bajrangi Bhaijaan rolled around, Khan's acting wasn't being given the kind of love it had once received. However, Kabir Khan's film shows the actor in his older glory, as a performer who was willing to take risks.

5. Sultan

That Salman Khan can play a wrestling champion is a surprise to nobody. That he can play a character who derives the strength for his sport from his love story was a pleasantly surprising (and convincing) twist.

6. Tere Naam

Although this film is a hot mess of violence and intimidation, and promotes a blatant disregard for consent, Khan delivers a memorable performance as a goon who knows no other way of communicating his love than violence.

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