Aamir Khan

Date of Birth: March 14, 1965

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Biography

Aamir Khan, born Mohammed Aamir Hussain Khan, is an Indian actor, filmmaker, and television talk-show host. He was born on March 14, 1965, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. Over a career spanning more than three decades, Khan has established himself as one of the most popular and influential actors in Indian cinema. Known for his versatility and dedication to his craft, he has won numerous awards, including nine Filmfare Awards, four National Film Awards, and an AACTA Award. Khan began his acting career as a child actor in his uncle Nasir Hussain’s film “Yaadon Ki Baaraat” (1973). He made his adult acting debut with the film “Holi” (1984) and had his first commercial success with “Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak” (1988). His role in “Lagaan” (2001) earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Foreign Language Film. Other notable films include “Dil Chahta Hai” (2001), “Rang De Basanti” (2006), “Taare Zameen Par” (2007), “Ghajini” (2008), “3 Idiots” (2009), “PK” (2014), and “Dangal” (2016). In addition to acting, Khan has ventured into film production and direction. He founded Aamir Khan Productions in 1999, which has produced several critically acclaimed films. He also hosted the television talk show “Satyamev Jayate,” which focused on social issues in India and was widely praised for its impact.

5 Interesting Facts about Aamir Khan

1. Aamir Khan is known as “Mr. Perfectionist” in Bollywood due to his attention to detail and commitment to his roles.

2. He once turned down a wax statue at Madame Tussauds because he felt it was not an accurate representation of his work.

3. Khan has a keen interest in social issues and has actively participated in various campaigns, including “Satyamev Jayate,” which addressed topics like female foeticide, child sexual abuse, and medical malpractices.

4. “Lagaan,” in which he starred and produced, was only the third Indian film to be nominated for an Academy Award.

5. He took a break from acting in 2001 to focus on his family and returned with the critically acclaimed “Mangal Pandey: The Rising” (2005).

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Aamir Khan

1. “I do what I feel is right. I am not scared to walk on the new path and take risks.”

2. “The journey that I have undertaken, meeting people from all walks of life and learning from them, has been my biggest achievement.”

3. “I have had unsuccessful films, but I learned a lot from those films. I give my failures as much importance as my success.”

4. “I don’t believe in strategies. I love what I do, and that’s the only secret.”

5. “It’s not about the size of the audience; it’s about the depth of the audience.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Aamir Khan’s highest net worth has been estimated to be around $180 million.

Children

Aamir Khan has three children. He has a son, Junaid Khan, and a daughter, Ira Khan, from his first marriage to Reena Dutta. He also has a son, Azad Rao Khan, with his second wife, Kiran Rao.