Mumbai: Top film stars are rushing to transport offices for drivers' licenses after Salman Khan landed himself in court over a car crash.

Khan faces up to 10 years in jail after allegedly driving drunk in his Toyota Land Cruiser before killing a homeless man and injuring four others when he crashed onto the pavement.

Adding to the case against him, officials say Khan was driving without a valid driver's licence.

A court has three times rejected Khan's appeals for bail. He will remain in judicial custody until at least October 31.

Transport officials say Khan's case has made other film stars conscious of the values of driving with proper paperwork and that many are finally getting their first licenses or renewing expired ones.

Among the glitterati who have showed up at transport offices are actors Akshay Kumar, Govinda and singer Parvati Khan. Government officials and businesspeople have also been coming in droves, officials said.

"We are getting a number of inquiries from film stars and other influential people of the society for seeking driving licences after the Salman Khan case," said Gregory D'Souza, assistant regional transport officer.

He said Akshay Kumar had already submitted to a driving test.

D'Souza said the Khan case and the media publicity that has surrounded it has at least made people "more aware" of motor vehicle Laws, particularly as Khan is facing unusually tough charges.

Police say the non-bailable charges against Khan have never been used before over motor accidents. Previously, all suspects in traffic death cases have been able to post bail.

If Khan is found guilty, he faces a prison term of up to 10 years and a fine or both.

"There is a fear and awareness in the people after the Salman case," said another official with the regional traffic department.

"A lot of over-confident youngsters coming from business families are also being seen queuing outside the licensing offices. This is a good sign."