Salman Khan turns 55: 11 unknown facts about the Bhai of Bollywood

Today, December 27, Salman Khan celebrated his 55th birthday and here are the 11 facts that you didn't know about him before, read on.

Salman Khan, the Bhai of Bollywood has made his a place in this Bollywood industry on his own quality, hard work and dedication. There are a lot of interesting facts other than his controversial deeds and unique acting style, sharp and a killer attitude. 

When he auditioned during the beginning of his career, he never used his father Salim Khan's name. He is where he is because of his dedication and love for his work, not because he was a star kid.

Have you any idea that Salman Bhai wanted to be a writer? And he has written films like Veer and Chandramukhi.

Salman's debut film is not Maine Pyaar Kiya; it was in a supporting role in Biwi Ho Toh Aisi in 1988.

Being Human is a brand, and the name Salman Khan is enough to tell. But, after Maine Pyaar Kiya he was jobless for 6 months.

He loves Chinese food, and his favourite Chinese spot is Chine Garden in Mumbai.

He never watches Katrina Kaif's films.

Bhaijaan is a soap lover. He has a heap of soaps in his bathroom.

Do you know who his favourite actor and actress are? Well, Hema Malini and Sylvester Stallone are the correct answers.

Salman Khan could be a professional swimmer had he not chosen his acting career. What!

Do you know his measure? Well, his chest is 42-inch, waist is 30-inch, and biceps is 17-inch. Isn't it awesome?

Salman Khan deals a critical health condition, Trigeminal Neuralgia, which affects facial nerves, and it is also known as 'Suicide disease'.