Bollywood superstar Salman Khan becomes Barnardo’s first international ambassador

One of the world’s most famous film stars Salman Khan has joined Barnardo’s as the charity’s first international ambassador.

Bollywood star Salman Khan made the announcement last night (September 17) at The O2 Arena in Greenwich, south-east London,during a performance of his lavish stage show Da-Bangg Tour.

The star who, according to Forbes magazine, was the ninth highest earning actor in the world last year, has his own charitable trust called Being Human – the Salman Khan Foundation in his native India but is excited about being part of the UK’s largest children’s charity.

The eldest son of screenwriter Salim Khan, he began his acting career with a supporting role in Biwi Ho To Aisi in 1988.

But his breakthrough came a year later in the romantic musical film Maine Pyar Kiya.

The versatile actor went on to play the lead role in a string of successful action movies, including Dabangg (2010), Bodyguard (2011), Ek Tha Tiger (2012), Kick (2014), Prem Ratan Dhan Payo (2015), Bajrangi Bhaijaan (2015) and Sultan (2016). He is the only actor to star in the highest-grossing Bollywood films across nine separate years.

As well as his screen career, he is an accomplished stage performer. The Da-Bangg stage show brings him to the UK after a 12 year break.

Tweet sent showing Salman Khan with Javed Khan, the CEO of Barnardo’s.

Salman Khan said: “My foundation is a lot younger than Barnardo’s and is thousands of miles away but we share the same goal.

“We are all working tirelessly to help improve the lives of the underprivileged and vulnerable children in our native countries.

“This is why I was so delighted to be asked to be Barnardo’s first international ambassador.

“I look forward to supporting the charity’s work so it can continue to transform the lives of the UK’s most vulnerable children.”

Barnardo’s Chief Executive, Javed Khan, said: “I am delighted Salman has agreed to come on board as our first international ambassador.

“Showing just what can be achieved with hard work, he has risen to the top of the Bollywood box office in his acting career, as well as being a producer, television personality, singer and philanthropist.

“His worldwide profile will help us increase awareness of Barnardo’s so we can help even more children and families to build a better future.”

Links

http://www.barnardos.org.uk

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