Editor’s Note
This article examines the curious case of Salman Khan’s Filmfare record, highlighting how, despite blockbuster success and popular acclaim, the Best Actor award has eluded him for decades. It serves as a reminder that cinematic legacy is shaped by both mass appeal and critical recognition, which don’t always align.
Salman Khan has delivered outstanding films in his career. His performances in films like “Maine Pyar Kiya,” “Bajrangi Bhaijaan,” and “Dabangg” were well-received. The actor also received Filmfare nominations. However, despite powerful performances, Salman Khan has never won the Best Actor Filmfare Award. He lost to these actors.
Salman Khan received eight nominations for the Best Actor Filmfare Award. But he faced defeat against these actors.
Salman Khan received a nomination for the Best Actor Filmfare Award in 1990, the year after the release of his debut lead actor film “Maine Pyar Kiya.” However, that year, Jackie Shroff won the award for his film “Parinda.” Jackie went on stage to receive the award with his son Tiger in his arms.
In 1996, Salman Khan received another nomination in the Best Actor category for the film “Karan Arjun.” But this time, he lost to his on-screen brother Shah Rukh Khan. Shah Rukh won the Best Actor award. He received this award for his film “Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge.”
Salman Khan received a Best Actor nomination for his film “Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam” with Aishwarya Rai. But this year, Salman lost this award to his “Baba” Sanjay Dutt. Sanjay Dutt won the award for his film “Vaastav.”
Salman Khan’s performance in the film “Tere Naam” was liked. There was hope that he would finally win the award this time. However, this year Hrithik Roshan won the Best Actor Filmfare Award for his film “Koi… Mil Gaya.”
The audience liked Salman Khan’s film “Dabangg.” Aamir Khan even called the actor’s performance the best. Salman got a nomination for this film, but the Best Actor award was taken by Shah Rukh Khan. Shah Rukh Khan won the Best Actor Filmfare Award, leaving Salman behind.
Salman Khan received another nomination in the Best Actor category for “Dabangg 2.” But this time too, Salman fell behind Ranbir Kapoor’s performance in “Barfi!” Ranbir won the Best Actor award.
Salman Khan was also liked in his film “Bodyguard.” He received a nomination for the film. But the award once again fell into Ranbir Kapoor’s lap. He won the Best Actor Filmfare Award for the film “Rockstar.”
Salman Khan was expected to win the award for “Bajrangi Bhaijaan,” considered one of the best films of his career. But then Ranveer Singh’s “Bajirao Mastani” worked wonders. Ranveer’s performance defeated Salman and won the award.
Salman Khan also received a nomination for his film “Sultan.” But Aamir Khan’s “Dangal” created a sensation. Aamir Khan won the award for his performance. The interesting thing is that both films were based on wrestling.