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Aamir Khan(I)

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Aamir Khan
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Aamir Khan was born on March 14, 1965 in Mumbai. He is one of the most successful Indian Bollywood actors who is also known as "Mr. Perfectionist of Bollywood". With his recent successes in both the Indian and Chinese film markets, he has shouldered his way into becoming one of the world's biggest superstars. Undergoing rapid transformations in his body structure to better embody the variegated characters in his energetic films, Aamir has garnered praise from all parts of the globe. His most visible transformations can be seen in such movies as Lagaan (2001), Fanaa (2006), Taare Zameen Par (2007), Ghajini (2008), 3 idiots (2009), Talaash (2012), Dhoom 3 (2013), PK (2014), Dangal (2016) and Secret Superstar (2017). His recent successes with movies like Dangal, PK , Talaash and TV serial Satyamev Jayate have attracted attention from more serious moviegoing crowds. However, he is perhaps better known for his fabulous comedic roles, as exemplified by his iconic performances in cult comedies such as Andaz Apna Apna, Passion, and Dil Chahta Hai, to name a few. Aamir is also no slouch at TV commercial work.

2001's Lagaan released in China nationwide, beginning what would be a series of Aamir Khan films that would firmly plant Indian filmmaking into the minds of Chinese audiences. 3 Idiots became a cult hit in China farther along in the 2000's, followed by Like Stars on Earth and Ghajini, both of which went on to gain huge followings. Aamir Khan's streak of Chinese box office hits continued into and throughout the 2010's with the rapid-fire release of Dhoom 3 (2013), PK (2014), Dangal (2016) and Secret Superstar (2017).

Aamir was first introduced as a child artist in the 1970's hit Procession of Memories (1973) - he was the youngest child in the trio.

His performance in Earth (1998) as the Ice-Candy man has received rave reviews from Indian and international critics. Using classic "method acting" and an adopted technique inspired by his seniors Sanjeev Kumar, Rajesh Khanna, Dev Anand and Shammi Kapoor, Aamir acts in all genres of Indian films - comedy, action, drama and romance. He is regarded as a complete Indian actor of the post 1990 generation of actors for his diverse choice of roles and films. In 2007 he turned director with the film Like Stars on Earth (2007), which not only brought him immense critical acclaim but was also a huge box office success. Many of his films are considered as cult classics like Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India (2001), Dil Chahta Hai (2001), Rang De Basanti (2006), Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar (1992) and Andaz Apna Apna (1994). He divorced his first wife Reena Dutta on December 09, 2001 and married Kiran Rao in December 28, 2005 and divorced her on July 03, 2021.

In 2008 his first all out commercial action film Ghajini (2008) went on to become the highest grossing film of its time in Indian Cinema and 4th highest inflation adjusted, grossing a total of Rs.226 on the worldwide box office and the first film to cross 100 crores on the domestic Indian box office, making a total of Rs.115 crores. This record didn't last long, though, since his next release 3 Idiots (2009) went on to shatter not only the highest grosser record but many more. It not only made the highest opening first day, first weekend and first week records but subsequently continued to shatter many records on the following weekends and weeks, making many circuits on the way. It made a total of Rs.202 crores domestically and Rs.400 crores on the worldwide box office, becoming the highest overseas grosser to date, a staggering feat given that no other film had even come close to making Rs.100 crores on the domestic box office until then, except for his own Ghajini (2008) the previous year.

Aamir is said to be the actor who first started the trend of actors working in one film at a time, when the others worked in four or five at the same time. He is also known to shun popular film trade magazine awards like Filmfare, Star Screen, etc. as he doesn't have trust in their credibility and transparency. Recently he was awarded the third highest civilian honor Padama Bhushan by the government of India.

Aamir's expansive range of characterizations remains unparalleled amongst his contemporaries. Because of this diversity and his formidable ability to portray different characters believably on screen, he is today regarded not only as one of the biggest stars in Bollywood but also as one of the finest actors in all of Indian Cinema.
BornMarch 14, 1965
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  • Awards
    • 60 wins & 98 nominations

Photos258

Kareena Kapoor, Karan Johar, and Aamir Khan in Episode #7.5 (2022)
Karan Johar and Aamir Khan in Koffee with Karan (2004)
Aamir Khan in Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar (1992)
Urmila Matondkar and Aamir Khan in Rangeela (1995)
Paul Blackthorne and Aamir Khan in Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India (2001)
Aamir Khan, Javed Khan Amrohi, Akhilendra Mishra, Rajesh Vivek, Shri Vallabh Vyas, Raghubir Yadav, Raj Zutshi, Amin Hajee, Aditya Lakhia, Dayashankar Pandey, and Yashpal Sharma in Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India (2001)
Aamir Khan and Gracy Singh in Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India (2001)
Aamir Khan and Deven Verma in Andaz Apna Apna (1994)
Aamir Khan and Raveena Tandon in Andaz Apna Apna (1994)
Aamir Khan in Andaz Apna Apna (1994)
Aamir Khan in Rang De Basanti (2006)
Aamir Khan in Rang De Basanti (2006)

Known for

Aamir Khan, Javed Khan Amrohi, Akhilendra Mishra, Rajesh Vivek, Shri Vallabh Vyas, Raghubir Yadav, Raj Zutshi, Amin Hajee, Aditya Lakhia, Dayashankar Pandey, and Yashpal Sharma in Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India (2001)
Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India
8.1
  • Bhuvan
  • 2001
Dangal (2016)
Dangal
8.3
  • Mahavir Singh Phogat
  • 2016
Aamir Khan and Anushka Sharma in PK (2014)
PK
8.1
  • PK
  • 2014
Aamir Khan and Darsheel Safary in Like Stars on Earth (2007)
Like Stars on Earth
8.3
  • Nikumbh Sir
  • 2007

Credits

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Actor

  • Kajol and Vishal Jethwa in Salaam Venky (2022)
    Salaam Venky
    • 2022
  • Kareena Kapoor, Aamir Khan, Mona Singh, Manav Vij, and Naga Chaitanya Akkineni in Laal Singh Chaddha (2022)
    Laal Singh Chaddha
    • Laal Singh Chaddha
    • 2022
  • Koi Jaane Na (2021)
    Koi Jaane Na
    • Special Appearance
    • 2021
  • Amitabh Bachchan, Aamir Khan, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Katrina Kaif, and Abdul Quadir Amin in Thugs of Hindostan (2018)
    Thugs of Hindostan
    • Firangi
    • 2018
  • Aamir Khan and Zaira Wasim in Secret Superstar (2017)
    Secret Superstar
    • Shakti Kumar
    • 2017
  • Dangal (2016)
    Dangal
    • Mahavir Singh Phogat
    • 2016
  • Shefali Shah, Anil Kapoor, Farhan Akhtar, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Anushka Sharma, and Ranveer Singh in Dil Dhadakne Do (2015)
    Dil Dhadakne Do
    • Pluto (voice)
    • 2015
  • Aamir Khan and Anushka Sharma in PK (2014)
    PK
    • PK
    • 2014
  • Aamir Khan in Dhoom 3 (2013)
    Dhoom 3
    • Sahir Khan
    • Samar Khan
    • 2013
  • Kareena Kapoor, Aamir Khan, and Rani Mukerji in Talaash: The Answer Lies Within (2012)
    Talaash: The Answer Lies Within
    • Surjan Singh Shekhawat
    • 2012
  • Shivaji Satam, Aditya Srivastav, and Dayanand Shetty in C.I.D. (1998)
    C.I.D.
    • Senior Inspector Surjan Singh Shekhawat
    • TV Series
    • 2012
  • Imran Khan, Vir Das, and Kunaal Roy Kapur in Delhi Belly (2011)
    Delhi Belly
    • Disco Fighter
    • 2011
  • Shaan, Aamir Khan: Bum Bum Bole
    • Aamir Khan
    • Music Video
    • 2011
  • Mumbai Diaries (2010)
    Mumbai Diaries
    • Arun
    • 2010
  • Phir Mile Sur (2010)
    Phir Mile Sur
    • Aamir Khan
    • Music Video
    • 2010

Producer

  • Laapataa Ladies
    • producer
    • Post-production
  • Champions
    • producer
    • In Production
  • Jaya Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey/Hindi Remake
    • producer
    • In Production
  • Kareena Kapoor, Aamir Khan, Mona Singh, Manav Vij, and Naga Chaitanya Akkineni in Laal Singh Chaddha (2022)
    Laal Singh Chaddha
    • producer
    • 2022
  • Unbroken (2019)
    Unbroken
    • producer
    • TV Movie
    • 2019
  • Aamir Khan and Zaira Wasim in Secret Superstar (2017)
    Secret Superstar
    • producer
    • 2017
  • Dangal (2016)
    Dangal
    • producer
    • 2016
  • Aamir Khan in Satyamev Jayate (2012)
    Satyamev Jayate
    • producer
    • TV Series
    • 2012–2014
  • Kareena Kapoor, Aamir Khan, and Rani Mukerji in Talaash: The Answer Lies Within (2012)
    Talaash: The Answer Lies Within
    • producer
    • 2012
  • Imran Khan, Vir Das, and Kunaal Roy Kapur in Delhi Belly (2011)
    Delhi Belly
    • producer
    • 2011
  • Mumbai Diaries (2010)
    Mumbai Diaries
    • producer
    • 2010
  • Raghubir Yadav, Farrukh Jaffar, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Shalini Vatsa, and Onkar Das Manikpuri in Peepli [Live] (2010)
    Peepli [Live]
    • producer
    • 2010
  • Genelia D'Souza and Imran Khan in Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na (2008)
    Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na
    • producer
    • 2008
  • Aamir Khan and Darsheel Safary in Like Stars on Earth (2007)
    Like Stars on Earth
    • producer (produced by)
    • 2007
  • Aamir Khan, Javed Khan Amrohi, Akhilendra Mishra, Rajesh Vivek, Shri Vallabh Vyas, Raghubir Yadav, Raj Zutshi, Amin Hajee, Aditya Lakhia, Dayashankar Pandey, and Yashpal Sharma in Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India (2001)
    Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India
    • producer
    • 2001

Music Department

  • Aamir Khan and Darsheel Safary in Like Stars on Earth (2007)
    Like Stars on Earth
    • playback singer
    • 2007
  • Rang De Basanti (2006)
    Rang De Basanti
    • playback singer
    • 2006
  • Aamir Khan, Rani Mukerji, Ameesha Patel, and Toby Stephens in Mangal Pandey (2005)
    Mangal Pandey
    • playback singer
    • 2005
  • Aamir Khan and Manisha Koirala in Mann - Soul's Heart (1999)
    Mann - Soul's Heart
    • playback singer (uncredited)
    • 1999
  • Ghulam (1998)
    Ghulam
    • playback singer
    • 1998

Videos30

Aamir Khan Has the Best Interview Ever
Clip 7:06
Aamir Khan Has the Best Interview Ever
Thugs of Hindostan Trailer
Clip 3:31
Thugs of Hindostan Trailer
Salaam Venky Trailer
Trailer 2:19
Salaam Venky Trailer
Official Trailer
Trailer 2:31
Official Trailer
Laal Singh Chaddha-Trailer
Trailer 2:46
Laal Singh Chaddha-Trailer
Thugs of Hindostan Trailer
Trailer 3:31
Thugs of Hindostan Trailer
Official Trailer
Trailer 3:15
Official Trailer
Official Trailer
Trailer 2:14
Official Trailer
Trailer #1
Trailer 2:39
Trailer #1
Theatrical Version
Trailer 2:29
Theatrical Version
Dhobi Ghat (Mumbai Dairies)
Trailer 1:00
Dhobi Ghat (Mumbai Dairies)
Like Stars On Earth
Trailer 1:15
Like Stars On Earth

Personal details

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  • Official sites
    • Aamir Khan Biography
    • Aamir Khan Brand Endorsement Enquiry - Celewish
  • Alternative names
    • Master Aamir
  • Height
    • 5′ 4″ (1.62 m)
  • Born
    • March 14, 1965
    • Bombay, Maharashtra, India
  • Spouses
      Kiran RaoDecember 28, 2005 - 2021 (1 child)
  • Parents
      Zeenat Hussain
  • Relatives
      Faisal Khan(Sibling)
  • Other works
    Member of the jury of the Locarno film festival 2002
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Print Biography
    • 1 Article
    • 4 Magazine Cover Photos

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    Turned down Madame Tussaud's offer to immortalize him in a wax statue.
  • Quotes
    Every film I do means a lot to me. The failure of Mela, definitely made a difference to me. I am not comfortable with the idea of my films not releasing to their full potential.
  • Trademarks
      Frequently collaborates with Rajkumar Hirani
  • Nicknames
    • Mr. Perfectionist
    • Tom Hanks of India
    • Ace of Bollywood
    • Ace Khan
    • Mr. Perfect
  • Salaries
      Ghajini
      (2008)
      ₹150,000,000

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