Aamir Khan facts for kids
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Aamir Khan
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Mohammed Aamir Hussain Khan
14 March 1965 Bombay, Maharashtra, India
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| Education | Narsee Monjee College |
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| Years active | 1988–present |
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| Children | 3, including Junaid Khan |
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| Relatives | See Khan–Hussain family |
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Mohammed Aamir Hussain Khan (born 14 March 1965) is a famous Indian actor, filmmaker, and TV personality. He works mainly in Hindi films. People often call him "Mr. Perfectionist" because he works very hard.
Aamir Khan is known for choosing movies that talk about important social issues. These include topics like education and gender equality. His films often have a positive impact on society in India and other countries. Over his career of more than 30 years, Khan has become one of the most important actors in Indian cinema.
He has won many awards, including nine Filmfare Awards and four National Film Awards. The Government of India honored him with the Padma Shri in 2003 and the Padma Bhushan in 2010. He also received an honorary title from the Government of China in 2017.
Aamir Khan first acted as a child in his uncle Nasir Hussain's film Yaadon Ki Baaraat (1973). As an adult, his first main role was in Holi (1984). He started acting full-time with a leading role in Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak (1988). His acting in Raakh (1989) earned him a special National Film Award.
In the 1990s, he became a top actor with many successful films. These include Dil (1990), Rangeela (1995), and Raja Hindustani (1996). For Raja Hindustani, he won his first Filmfare Award for Best Actor. He also starred in Sarfarosh (1999).
In 1999, he started his own company, Aamir Khan Productions. Their first film, Lagaan (2001), was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. It also won him a National Film Award and two more Filmfare Awards. His role in Dil Chahta Hai (2001) was also highly praised. After a break, Khan returned with films like Rang De Basanti (2006) and Fanaa (2006).
He directed his first film, Taare Zameen Par (2007). This movie won him Filmfare Awards for Best Film and Best Director. Khan's biggest hits include Ghajini (2008), 3 Idiots (2009), Dhoom 3 (2013), PK (2014), and Dangal (2016). Each of these films broke records for being the highest-earning Indian film at the time. Khan won his third Best Actor award at Filmfare for Dangal.
He has many fans, especially in India and China. Newsweek magazine called him "the biggest movie star in the world." He also created and hosted the TV talk show Satyamev Jayate. His work as a social reformer led to him being on the Time 100 list of most influential people in 2013.
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Early Life and Family Background
Mohammed Aamir Hussain Khan was born on 14 March 1965 in Bombay. His father, Tahir Hussain, was a film producer, and his mother is Zeenat Hussain. He has three siblings: a younger brother, Faisal Khan, and two sisters, Farhat and Nikhat Khan.
His family has roots from Herat in Afghanistan. Many of his relatives worked in the Hindi film industry. This includes his uncle, producer-director Nasir Hussain. Nasir's son Mansoor Khan is a director who has often cast Aamir in his movies. Nasir's grandson, Imran Khan, is also a former Hindi film actor.
As a child, Aamir appeared in two small movie roles. At age eight, he was in Yaadon Ki Baaraat (1973). This was the first masala film in Bollywood. The next year, he played a younger character in Madhosh (1974).
Aamir attended different schools, including J.B. Petit School and Bombay Scottish School, Mahim. He was very good at tennis and became a state-level champion. He said he was "much more into sports than studies." He finished his schooling at Mumbai's Narsee Monjee College. He described his childhood as "tough" because his father's films were not always successful, leading to money problems.
At 16, Khan helped make a 40-minute silent film called Paranoia. He played the main role and helped the director. This experience made him want to work in films. He then joined a theater group and acted in several plays. After high school, he decided to work as an assistant director for his uncle.
In 2013, Aamir Khan went on Hajj, a religious trip to Mecca, with his mother.
Acting Career Highlights
Early Roles and First Success
Aamir Khan's first major film role was in Holi (1984). He played a college student in this experimental film. Later, his uncle Nasir Hussain and cousin Mansoor Khan cast him in Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak (1988). He starred opposite Juhi Chawla in this romantic film. The movie was a big hit and made both actors famous. Khan won a Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut.
In 1989, he received a special National Film Award for his acting in both Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak and Raakh.
Becoming a Leading Star
In 1990, Khan had five film releases. His romantic drama Dil, co-starring Madhuri Dixit, was a huge success. It became the highest-earning film of 1990. He also starred in Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin, which was a hit.
He continued to act in successful films in the 1990s. These include Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar (1992) and Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke (1993). He also wrote the screenplay for Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke. Rangeela (1995) was another popular film. Andaz Apna Apna (1994), with Salman Khan, became a cult classic over time.
In 1996, his only release was Raja Hindustani, with Karisma Kapoor. This film was a huge blockbuster. It earned him his first Filmfare Award for Best Actor. It was also the biggest hit of the year. In 1997, Ishq was another big success. The next year, he starred in Ghulam, an action thriller. He also sang a song in the film.
Sarfarosh (1999) was a commercial success. His role in Deepa Mehta's international film Earth (1998) was also praised. His first film of the 2000s, Mela, did not do well.
Producing, Directing, and Global Success
In 2001, Aamir Khan produced and starred in Lagaan. This film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. It won many awards in India, and Khan won his second Filmfare Award for Best Actor. After Lagaan, he starred in Dil Chahta Hai (2001). He then took a four-year break from acting.
He returned in 2005 with Mangal Pandey: The Rising. In 2006, he starred in Rang De Basanti. His acting was highly praised, and he won a Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor. The film was one of the highest-earning films of the year. It was also India's official entry for the Oscars. His next film, Fanaa (2006), saw him play a challenging role.
His 2007 film, Taare Zameen Par, was his first movie as a director. He also produced it and played a supporting role. The film was very popular with critics and audiences. He won Filmfare Awards for Best Director and Best Film.
In 2008, Khan appeared in Ghajini. This film was a huge commercial success. It became the highest-earning Bollywood movie of that year.
In 2009, he starred in 3 Idiots. This film became the highest-earning Bollywood film ever at the time. 3 Idiots was also very successful in countries like China and Japan. It helped open up the Chinese market for Indian films.
His next film was the crime thriller Talaash: The Answer Lies Within. He trained for three months to do underwater scenes in the film. Talaash was a "semi-hit" at the box office.
In 2013, he starred in Dhoom 3. This film was a massive hit and became the highest-earning Bollywood film of all time. In 2014, he played an alien in PK. The film was praised by critics and became the 4th highest-earning Bollywood film ever.
In 2016, he produced and starred in Dangal. He played wrestler Mahavir Singh Phogat at different ages. He gained and lost a lot of weight for the role. The film received great reviews and became the highest-earning Bollywood film ever in India. Dangal was also a huge success in China. It became one of the highest-earning non-English language films of all time worldwide. Khan won two more Filmfare Awards for Dangal, including his third Best Actor award.
In October 2017, he had a supporting role in his production Secret Superstar. This film was very profitable, especially given its small budget. It became one of the highest-earning Indian films of all time.
Recent Career and Comeback
In November 2018, he starred with Amitabh Bachchan in Thugs of Hindostan. The film received negative reviews and was not a financial success.
In March 2019, Aamir Khan announced his next film, Laal Singh Chaddha. This film was an adaptation of Forrest Gump. It was released on 11 August 2022, marking his return after a four-year break. The film received mixed reviews and did not do well at the box office. Khan expressed sadness about its failure.
After another three-year break, Khan played a basketball coach in Sitaare Zameen Par. He helped a team of players with disabilities. The film was a hit and marked his successful comeback.
Other Important Works
Film Production and Direction
Aamir Khan co-wrote the screenplay for Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke, in which he also starred. He started his production company, Aamir Khan Productions, in 1999. Lagaan was its first film. It was India's third film ever to be nominated for an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. He also won a National Film Award for producing the documentary Madness in the Desert, about the making of Lagaan.
In 2007, he directed and produced Taare Zameen Par. He also played a supporting role. The film was highly praised and successful. It won him the Filmfare Award for Best Director and Best Film. In 2008, his nephew Imran Khan debuted in Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na, produced by Aamir's company.
Khan also co-wrote the blockbuster film Ghajini. He made changes to the original Tamil film and rewrote its ending. In 2010, he released Peepli Live, which was India's official entry for the Oscars.
In 2011, he released Dhobi Ghat, an art house film directed by his then-wife Kiran Rao. That same year, he co-produced the English language film Delhi Belly. This film was praised by critics and was a commercial success. In 2012, he co-produced Talaash: The Answer Lies Within.
His production Secret Superstar became one of the most profitable films ever. In China, Secret Superstar broke Dangal's record for the highest-earning opening weekend for an Indian film. This cemented Khan's status as a superstar in China. Secret Superstar is the third highest-earning Indian film of all time.
Khan co-produced Laapataa Ladies, which was released in 2024. It was directed by Kiran Rao and was a satire about women in rural marriages. The film received widespread praise and became very popular on Netflix. It was chosen as the Indian entry for the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film.
Khan is also producing Lahore 1947, which was released in June 2025. It is set during the 1947 Partition of India.
Television Work
Aamir Khan made his TV debut with his talk show, Satyamev Jayate, on 6 May 2012. The show discussed important social issues. It was broadcast in eight languages across different channels. The show received positive reviews from social activists and media. Khan was praised for his efforts.
Aamir Khan in the Media
Aamir Khan is known for his independent approach to filmmaking. He focuses on the process of making films rather than just the final result. He has a reputation for not attending or accepting popular Indian film awards. He believes that "Indian film awards lack credibility." He only values the National Film Awards.
In 2007, he declined an invitation to have a wax statue at Madame Tussauds in London. He said it was not important to him. He has also endorsed several brands over the years.
In April 2013, Time magazine included him in its list of the 100 Most Influential People in the World. He was on the cover of Time's Asia edition in September 2012. He is very popular in India and also in other countries, especially China. He is the most followed Indian on the Chinese social media site Sina Weibo.
In Chinese media, he is often called a "national treasure of India" or "conscience of India." This is because his films often deal with social issues in India that are also relevant in China. His work is highly respected in China. He is seen as an activist-actor. He has become a household name in China, where he is currently the most famous Indian.
Humanitarian Causes
Aamir Khan has supported many humanitarian causes. In April 2006, he joined protests by the Narmada Bachao Andolan committee. This was after a decision to raise the height of the Narmada dam. He supported the adivasis (tribes) who might lose their homes.
He also supported the Janlokpal Bill Movement in August 2011. In July 2012, he met with the prime minister to discuss the issue of manual scavenging in India.
In November 2011, UNICEF appointed him as a national brand ambassador. He helped promote child nutrition. He also supports causes like feminism and better education in India. These themes are often seen in his films. His success in China has helped improve China–India relations.
In 2016, Aamir Khan worked with the Maharashtra government to help make the state drought-free. He encouraged people to join him in this effort. He is a co-founder of Paani Foundation with Kiran Rao. This organization works to prevent drought and manage water in Maharashtra.
In October 2014, he was appointed as the UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador for South Asia.
Personal Life
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Aamir Khan married Reena Dutta on 18 April 1986. They have two children: a son named Junaid and a daughter, Ira. They divorced in December 2002.
On 28 December 2005, he married Kiran Rao. She was an assistant director on the set of Lagaan. On 5 December 2011, they announced the birth of their son, Azad Rao Khan, born through a surrogate mother. In July 2021, the couple announced their separation. They stated they would raise their son Azad together.
Before becoming a full-time actor, Aamir Khan was a skilled tennis player. He played professionally in state-level championships in the 1980s. In 2014, he played in an exhibition tennis match with famous players like Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic.
His children have also entered the entertainment industry. In September 2019, his daughter Ira directed a play. His elder son Junaid made his acting debut in the Hindi film Maharaj.
On 13 March 2025, Khan publicly introduced Gauri Spratt as his girlfriend at his 60th birthday party.
Awards and Recognitions
Aamir Khan has won 9 Filmfare Awards from 32 nominations. These include Best Actor for Raja Hindustani (1996), Lagaan (2001), and Dangal (2016). He also won Best Actor (Critics) for Rang De Basanti (2006). He won Best Film for Lagaan, Taare Zameen Par (2007), and Dangal. He also won Best Director for Taare Zameen Par.
He has won four National Film Awards. These include awards for his acting in Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak (1988) and Raakh (1989). He also won as producer of Lagaan and Madness in the Desert (2004). He won as director and producer of Taare Zameen Par.
Lagaan was nominated for an Oscar for Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 2002. Taare Zameen Par and Peepli Live (2010) were also India's submissions to the Oscars. In 2017, Dangal won him the Best Asian Film award at Australia's 7th AACTA Awards. It also won Movie of the Year from China's Douban Film Awards.
Khan has received special honors from the Government of India. These include the Padma Shri in 2003 and Padma Bhushan in 2010. He also received an Honorary Doctorate for his contributions to Indian cinema. In 2012, he was on the Time 100 list of most influential people. In 2017, he received an award for "National Treasure of India" from China.
Khan is known for not attending or accepting awards from Indian film ceremonies. This caused some discussion at the 64th National Film Awards in 2017. Despite this, he made an exception for the 2002 Academy Awards for Lagaan.
In December 2024, Khan was honored at the opening night of Saudi Arabia's Red Sea Film Festival.
See also
In Spanish: Aamir Khan para niños
- Khans of Bollywood
- Shah Rukh Khan
- Salman Khan
- Saif Ali Khan
- Shakib Khan
