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The mere mention of Salman Khan's name brings smile to people's faces. His Dabangg style, fearless eyes, and electrifying stage presence are legendary. On his sixtieth birthday, an old but incredibly amazing video is circulating on social media again. This is the same video where Salman Khan danced shirtless at the 1998 Filmfare Awards and completely captivated the audience.
This incident is from the 43rd Filmfare Awards. At that time, Salman Khan was in the early stages of his career, but his confidence was no less than that of a superstar.
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As soon as he came on stage, the applause was deafening. Shirtless, uninhibited, and with a free spirit, he danced in a way that left everyone mesmerized. In those days, it was very rare to see a big Hindi film hero perform on stage with his shirt off. This is why Salman khan's this performance is still remembered even today. (Salman Khan shirtless dance 1998 Filmfare Awards)
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Today, when this video goes viral again, people say that Salman Khan's magic was there then and is still there today. His dance was completely raw, wild, and organic. It was clear that he was dancing from the heart. Unaware of the world, without any worry about what the consequences of this dance would be in the next day's newspapers, it was just the music, the stage, and Salman. Many old-time viewers say that Salman's fan following suddenly increased after that day. This performance became a turning point in his career. (Bhaijaan iconic stage performance)
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And indeed, the sensation that Salman's dance created the next day is still remembered in the headlines of those days. This performance was described as Salman's most fearless stage moment. Even today, when young fans see this old video, they are surprised that very few people had the courage to do something like this in that era. (Legendary Bollywood dance moments)
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Salman Khan's special quality has always been his super ability of natural acting, his body language and screen presence. Every shirtless performance of his, clearly shows how confident he is in himself. He redefined the image of a Bollywood hero. Good acting, powerful muscles, great personality, and presenting himself confidently without hesitation. All of this was later emulated by many actors.
Today, Salman Khan is the Sultan of Bollywood, his journey has progressed significantly. Besides films, he is also a major face on television. Shows like Bigg Boss have made him a household name. His dialogues, his style, and his laughter – everything is loved by people. On his birthday, he received wishes not only from India but also from abroad.

Speaking of work, Salman Khan is currently in the news for his upcoming film, 'Battle of Galwan' . This film is based on the true events of June 2020, when Indian Army soldiers bravely confronted the enemy forces. In this film, Salman Khan will be seen playing the role of Colonel Santosh Babu. (Early career Salman Khan stage performance)
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Fans have high expectations from this film because Salman will be seen in such a serious war role for the first time. Some pictures from the set during the shooting were also released, in which Salman's look appeared quite powerful. It is said that he also underwent special training for this role.
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Salman Khan is not only famous for his shirtless look, bodybuilding, muscles, and swagger, but also for his generosity. His 'Being Human'
Foundation continuously helps needy people. Even on his birthday, instead of a grand celebration, he chose simplicity and fed underprivileged children. (Salman Khan electrifying stage presence)
Salman Khan's shirtless dance still reminds us that stardom is not just built on films, but on courage, confidence, and one's unique style. On his 60 th birthday occasion, this old memory has been refreshed, and fans are saying that there is no one like Bhaijaan.
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