Salman Khan Played HIV+ Role for 1 Rupee, Challenging Bollywood Taboos

• Salman Khan took on the challenging role of an HIV-positive person in the 2004 film 'Phir Milenge', a role refused by many other Bollywood stars.
• He charged only 1 rupee for the film, prioritizing the social message over his fee.
• At the time, Salman was a major youth icon, and playing a character who dies of AIDS was a significant career risk.
• The film helped spread awareness about HIV/AIDS and reduced misconceptions, delivering a strong social message.
• Despite his 'Rambo' image, Salman has shown versatility by doing serious films alongside his masala entertainers.