Tiger (Indian spy character)
Avinash Singh Rathore "Tiger" is a fictional Indian Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW) agent appearing in the Tiger film series and other films of the YRF Spy Universe, an Indian cinematic universe.[1][2][3] He is portrayed by Indian actor Salman Khan. The character first appeared in Ek Tha Tiger (2012) and in its sequel Tiger Zinda Hai (2017) and Pathaan (2023) and will appear in Tiger 3 (2023), War 2 (2025) and Tiger vs Pathaan (2025).[4][5][6]
Tiger | |
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YRF Spy Universe character | |
First appearance | Ek Tha Tiger (2012) |
First game | Ek Tha Tiger |
Last appearance | Tiger vs Pathaan (2026) |
Created by | Aditya Chopra Kabir Khan Neelesh Misra |
Portrayed by | Salman Khan |
Born | 1968 |
In-universe information | |
Full name | Avinash Singh Rathore |
Alias | Manish Chandra |
Nickname | Tiger |
Gender | Male |
Occupation | R&AW agent |
Affiliation | Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW) |
Significant other | Zoya Humaimi |
Children | Hassan, Junior |
Nationality | Indian |
Tiger was born in 1968. In the films, he later disassociates himself with R&AW after eloping with his love interest Zoya Humaimi, a Pakistani Inter-Services Intelligence agent, but he remains loyal to India and returns occasionally for missions to save his country from threats.[7][8] Tiger is the father of two sons with Zoya: Hassan, 17, a child they adopted from Iraq, and Junior, 11 years old in 2022, respectively. He is a friend of Pathaan and Kabir, the other fictional Indian spies in the YRF Spy Universe, portrayed by Shah Rukh Khan and Hrithik Roshan, respectively.[9][10]
Other media
Comics
- A graphic novel titled Ek Tha Tiger: Mahasagar Ki Suraksha (English: Ek Tha Tiger: Saving The High Seas) was published in 2012 by Yomics. Post-release, the comic failed to generate positive word-of-mouth. Joginder Tuteja of Bollywood Hungama commended the comics' design but said that the main story failed to meet his expectations of a deeper plot, exciting narrative, and a tighter script.[11]
- Another graphic novel named Ek Tha Tiger: Caught In The Web has been published in 2012 by Yomics, which also features some Hum Tum characters.[12]
Video games
- Ek Tha Tiger and Tiger The Bhai, two action mobile video games by Zapak, were released as tie-ins for the 2012 film.[13][14]
- Being SalMan: The Official Game, a 3D action mobile video game developed by Playizzon was released in 2016. It features characters portrayed by Salman Khan in different films including Tiger, Chulbul Pandey and Prem (the latter from Prem Ratan Dhan Payo).[15]
References
- "Ek Tha Tiger Movie (2012) - Release Date, Cast, Trailer and Other Details". PINKVILLA. 16 September 2011. Retrieved 22 September 2023.
- "Tiger Zinda Hai Movie (2017) - Release Date, Cast, Trailer and Other Details". PINKVILLA. 1 March 2023. Retrieved 22 September 2023.
- "YRF to unveil new 'spy universe' logo with Pathaan trailer". PINKVILLA. 7 January 2023. Retrieved 22 September 2023.
- "Pathaan: Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan's entry gets a big thumbs up; Know what netizens think of their bromance". PINKVILLA. 25 January 2023. Retrieved 22 September 2023.
- "Tiger 3 First Poster OUT: Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif are deadlier than ever; fans can't keep calm". PINKVILLA. 2 September 2023. Retrieved 22 September 2023.
- "EXCLUSIVE: Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan give thumbs up to Tiger vs Pathaan; Filming begins in March 2024". PINKVILLA. 16 September 2023. Retrieved 22 September 2023.
- "Katrina Kaif aka Zoya drops a hint on Pathaan's 'Dangerous' mission; Deepika Padukone REACTS". PINKVILLA. 25 January 2023. Retrieved 22 September 2023.
- "Salman Khan & Katrina Kaif's Tiger Zinda Hai turns 3: Cricket to fun on set, Tiger & Zoya's epic BTS moments". PINKVILLA. 22 December 2020. Retrieved 22 September 2023.
- "Tiger 3: Did you know Shah Rukh Khan's scene with Salman Khan has taken 6 months of planning?". PINKVILLA. 9 March 2023. Retrieved 22 September 2023.
- "EXCLUSIVE: Hrithik Roshan to join Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan in Spy Universe after War 2". PINKVILLA. 29 January 2022. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
- "Comic book Review: Ek Tha Tiger – Dhoom Redux 893". Bollywood Hungama. 10 August 2012. Archived from the original on 13 August 2012. Retrieved 15 August 2012.
- "Comic On Sale - Ek Tha Tiger New Series". Archived from the original on 12 November 2016. Retrieved 21 September 2016.
- "Ek Tha Tiger Java Game - Download for free on PHONEKY".
- "Tiger The Bhai". Apkpure.com.
- "Salman Khan Launches 'Being SalMan' Game". Koimoi.