Salman Khan (born 27 December 1965) credited as Salman Khan (pronunciation) is an Indian film actor, producer, television personality, singer and philanthropist. In a film career spanning more than twenty five years, Salman Khan has received numerous awards, including two National Film Awards as a producer, and two Filmfare Awards as an actor. Described by the CNN as one of the world's biggest stars,he has a significant following in Asia and the Indian diaspora worldwide, and is cited in the media as one of the most popular and commercially successful actors of Indian cinema.