His son, actor Salman Khan, has been the prominent face of the family since the 1990s, as one of the biggest Bollywood movie stars in history of Indian cinema.

The family also has roots in Jammu and Kashmir, from the father of Salma Khan (born Sushila Charak), Salim's first wife.

[2][3][4] Salim Khan is a screenwriter, who wrote the screenplays, stories and scripts for numerous Bollywood films.

[15] Salim Khan was also responsible for creating the "angry young man" character archetype and launching Amitabh Bachchan's career.

He is often known for starring in blockbuster masala films, a genre that was originally pioneered by his father Salim Khan.