- By Ridam Sharma
- Tue, 17 Feb 2026 06:12 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Salim Khan’s Timeless Quotes And Shayari: Indian screenwriter and film producer, Salim Khan, is known for writing classic blockbuster films like Sholey, Zanjeer and more. Apart from his writing prowess, the man is also famous for serving wit and life lessons through his interviews and dialogue he wrote. Therefore, to keep you inspired, here is a list of more than 20 timeless quotes, Shayari and dialogues by Salim Khan on time and life.
20+ Salim Khan's Timeless Quotes And Shayari On Time And Life:
1. “There is a difference between the sense of humour and the sense of comedy. A man can have a sense of humor but he may never perform comedy well. For acting and doing comedy, timing is very important.”
2. “ Aansu nikal aaye toh khud pochna. Log pochne aye toh sauda karenge”
Meaning: If tears come, wipe them yourself. People will bargain for you to wipe them.
3. “Nakamyabi mein aadmi sochta hai ki is se kaise baahar aaen. kaamyabi sabse khataranaak hai, vo dimaag kharaab kar deti hai. Vinamrata hi aapko is khatare se bacha sakti hai”
Meaning: "Failure makes one wonder how to get out of it. Success is the most dangerous; it ruins the mind. Only humility can save you from this danger."
Salman Khan With Salim Khan (Image Credit: beingsalmankhan)
4. “Achai aur samajhadari ek durlabh mishran hai. aamataur par samajhadaar insaan badamaash ban jaata hai. Bevakooph aadmi kabhi badamaash nahin ban sakta.”
Meaning: "Goodness and wisdom are a rare combination. Usually, a wise man becomes a scoundrel. A stupid man never becomes a scoundrel."
5. “Ishq ki buniyaad hamesha ijjat mein hoti hai. Aap aise kisi shakhs se pyaar nahin kar sakate, jiski aap dil se ijjat nahin karte”
Meaning: "Love is always founded on respect. You can't love someone you don't deeply respect."
6. “Jab aap bade star ho jaate hain to dusron se rishte banae rakhana aapka pharj ban jaata hai.”
Meaning: “When you become a big star, it becomes your duty to maintain relationships with others”
7. “Ye kisi se bhi poochh lo. Jab aapka beta aage nikalata hai, to bahut khushi hoti hai.”
Meaning: “Ask anyone. It's a great feeling when your son moves ahead."
Salim Khan Timeless Quote On Life (Image Credit: beingsalmankhan)
8. “Maine Mahabhaarat aur Ramaayan ko ilm ki kitaab samajhakar padha hai. Mahaabhaarat mahaanatam screenplay aur raamaayan mahaanatam katha hai.
Meaning: "I read the Mahabharata and the Ramayana as if they were books of knowledge. The Mahabharata is the greatest screenplay, and the Ramayana is the greatest story."
9. “Main apne doston ke love letter likha krta tha. Bombay aaya to dost barbaad ho gae. Unki premikaen shadi karke chali gayi.”
Meaning: "I used to write love letters to my friends. When I came to Bombay, my friends were ruined. Their girlfriends got married and left."
10. “Seenpharat aur pyaar ke beech hamesha pyaar hee jeetega. hamaare paas do hi raaste hain, ya to ham logon se pyaar karen ya barbaad ho jaen”
Meaning: "Between hate and love, love will always prevail. We have only two paths: either we love people, or we perish."
11. “Main kuchh cheejon mein vakt barbaad nahin karta. mujhamein arrogance of clarity hai, jo logon ko achi nahin lagati.”
Meaning: "I don't waste time on certain things. I have an arrogance of clarity that people don't like."
Salim Khan Quotes On Life (Image Credit: beingsalmankhan)
12. “Tum star banoge, tum cult star banoge aur agar tumko koyi rok paega to vo tum khud ho”
Meaning: "You will become a star, you will become a cult star, and if anyone can stop you, it will be you."
13. “Mere pita 32 saal police mein rahe. Angry young man ka kirdar gadhane ke lie mere paas kafi smagree thee”
Meaning: "My father served in the police for 32 years. I had plenty of material to build the character of an angry young man."
14. “Helen ke saath mera rishta ek emotional accident tha. Yah kisee ke bhee saath ho sakta hai”
Meaning: "My relationship with Helen was an emotional accident. It can happen to anyone."
Salim Khan Quotes On Love (Image Credit: beingsalmankhan)
15. “Hunar aur anushaasan bhi durlabh hai. hunaramand aadamee cheejon ko halke mein lene lagata hai. aaraam-pasand ho jaata hai”
Meaning: "Talent and discipline are also rare. A talented person tends to take things lightly. They become comfort-loving."
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16. “Apane ab tak ke saphar mein main kabhi talkh nahin hua. Mainne hamesha thaana ki main tagada kaam karoonga”
Meaning: "I have never been bitter in my journey so far. I am always determined to do great work."
Iconic Dialogues Written By Salim Khan:
1. ''Dum Par Kabhi Zor Se Jhatka Diya Hota … Toh Dum Toh Kya Kuttiya Bhi Seedhi Ho Jaati Hai''
2. “Jab Tak Baithne Ko Na Kaha Jaaye Shar Kafat Sehade Raho. Yeh Police Station Hai, Tumhare Baap Ka Ghar Nahi"
3. ''Mere Zakhm Jaldi Nahi Bharte''
Salim Khan With Family (Image Credit: beingsalmankhan)
4. Main Aaj Bhi Phenke Hue Paise Nahi Uthata" And "Mere Paas Maa Hai"
5. ''Yeh Haath Humko De De Thakur''
6. ''Don Ko Pakadna Mushkil Hi Nahi, Namumkin Hai''
7. ''Mogambo khush Hua''
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The above-mentioned list of Salim Khan’s quotes serves as a guiding light that teaches invaluable life lessons. His quotes are also a reminder of hard work, living life on your terms and following passion. So, which of his quotes truly touched your heart?