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Aamir Khan

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Aamir Khan (born Aamir Hussain Khan, 14 March 1965) is an Indian actor, film producer, director and television host, often called "Mr. Perfectionist" for his careful choice of roles and physical transformations. His films include Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak, Lagaan, Dil Chahta Hai, Rang De Basanti, Taare Zameen Par, 3 Idiots, PK and Dangal, the highest-grossing Indian film worldwide.

Aamir Khan
Wiki & Bios
  • Native Name :

    Aamir Khan

  • Nickname :

    Mr. Perfectionist

  • Born :

    14 Mar

  • Birth Place :

    Bombay (mumbai), Maharashtra, India

  • Occupation :

    Actor, Film Producer, Director, Television Host

  • Spouse Name :

    Gauri Spratt

  • Year Active :

    1984 – present

  • Notable Work :

    Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak (1988), Lagaan (2001), Dil Chahta Hai (2001), Rang De Basanti (2006), Taare Zameen Par (2007, director), Ghajini (2008), 3 Idiots (2009), PK (2014), Dangal (2016), Satyamev Jayate (TV)

  • Organization :

    Aamir Khan Productions (founder); Paani Foundation (co-founder); Aamir Khan Talkies (YouTube)

  • Marital Status:

    Married

  • Zodiac Sign:

    Pisces

  • Height:

    NA

  • Weight:

    NA

  • Figure Mesurement:

    Indian Rupees

  • TV Serials:

    Satyamev Jayate (host, 2012–2014)

  • Religion:

    Na

  • Instagram:

    https://www.instagram.com/aamirkhanproductions/

  • Twitter:

    https://x.com/AKPPL_Official

  • Youtube:

    https://www.youtube.com/@AamirKhanTalkies

  • Nationality:

    Indian

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Career

Debut and rise (1984–1999)

  • 1984: Adult debut in Ketan Mehta's Holi.
  • 1988: Breakthrough as the lead in Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak with Juhi Chawla – Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut.
  • Hits such as Dil (1990), Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin (1991), Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar (1992), Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke (1993) and Rangeela (1995).
  • 1996: Raja Hindustani – Filmfare Award for Best Actor; Ghulam (1998) and Sarfarosh (1999) followed.

Producer and new-age cinema (2001–2009)

  • 2001: Produced and starred in Lagaan, nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film; also starred in Dil Chahta Hai.
  • Mangal Pandey: The Rising (2005), Rang De Basanti (2006) and Fanaa (2006).
  • 2007: Directorial debut with Taare Zameen Par, about a child with dyslexia.
  • 2008–2009: Ghajini, the first Hindi film widely reported to cross ₹100 crore in India, and Rajkumar Hirani's 3 Idiots.

Global hits (2010–2018)

  • Produced Peepli Live (2010), Dhobi Ghat and Delhi Belly (2011); starred in Talaash (2012) and Dhoom 3 (2013).
  • 2014: PK, again with Rajkumar Hirani.
  • 2016: Played wrestler Mahavir Singh Phogat in Dangal, which became a major success in China and the highest-grossing Indian film worldwide.
  • Secret Superstar (2017) and Thugs of Hindostan (2018).

Recent work (2022 – present)

  • 2022: Laal Singh Chaddha, an adaptation of Forrest Gump, which did not do well commercially; he then took a break from acting.
  • 2024: Produced Kiran Rao's Laapataa Ladies, India's official entry for the Academy Awards.
  • 2025: Returned with Sitaare Zameen Par (20 June 2025). After its theatrical run he released it on his own YouTube channel Aamir Khan Talkies on a pay-per-view basis (₹100) from 1 August 2025.
  • 2026: As producer – Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos (January, with a cameo), the Junaid Khan–Sai Pallavi film Ek Din, a re-release of Lagaan (June) and Rajkumar Santoshi's Batwara 1947 (August; earlier titled Lahore 1947) starring Sunny Deol.
  • Upcoming: He is reported to be reuniting with Lagaan director Ashutosh Gowariker for a sports drama titled Lalkaar.

Television and social work

  • Hosted Satyamev Jayate (2012–2014), which discussed issues such as female foeticide, child abuse and dowry.
  • Co-founded the Paani Foundation (2016), which runs the Satyamev Jayate Water Cup and farmer-groups programme in Maharashtra.
  • UNICEF ambassador for child nutrition.

Awards & Achievements

  • Padma Shri (2003) and Padma Bhushan (2010) – Government of India
  • Four National Film Awards, including as producer of Lagaan (Best Popular Film) and director of Taare Zameen Par
  • Nine Filmfare Awards, including Best Actor for Raja Hindustani and Lagaan, and Best Director and Best Film for Taare Zameen Par
  • Lagaan – Academy Award nomination for Best Foreign Language Film (2002)
  • Dangal – highest-grossing Indian film worldwide
  • Named in TIME 100 (2013)
  • Honorary title "National Treasure of India" from the Government of China (2017)

Media

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References

  1. "Aamir Khan", Wikipedia. Link
  2. "Aamir Khan and longtime partner Gauri Spratt marry in private ceremony", The Week, 5 Jul 2026. Link
  3. "Aamir Khan's Sitaare Zameen Par on YouTube pay-per-view", Business Today, 29 Jul 2025. Link
  4. "Sunny Deol's Lahore 1947, backed by Aamir Khan, sets Independence Day weekend release", The Hollywood Reporter India. Link
  5. "Aamir Khan, Ashutosh Gowariker reunion", The Week, 5 Jul 2026. Link
  6. Profile photo source: "Aamir Khan-Sai Pallavi-Junaid Khan attend the Ek-Din musical-event.jpg" by Bollywood Hungama, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped). Link

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