Salman Khan roars at 47

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Turning 47 is a mixed bag for Salman Khan. His newest film Dabangg 2 is blazing away at the box office, as did his other release this year Ek Tha Tiger. However, Alpha Khan's birthday coincides with a court date in relation to the 2002 hit-and-run-case. Salman has also been handed a summons by a Jodhpur Court looking into the 1998 poaching case.

Here's a journey through the actor's life.