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 |
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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 puts so much effort into his work.
Aamir Khan is known for making 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 around the world. With a career lasting over 30 years, he is 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.
Aamir Khan first appeared in a movie as a child actor in Yaadon Ki Baaraat (1973). This film was made by his uncle, Nasir Hussain. As an adult, his first main role was in Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak (1988). This movie made him a star. He became a leading actor in the 1990s 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.
In 1999, he started his own company, Aamir Khan Productions. Their first film, Lagaan (2001), was a huge success. It was even nominated for an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. He also directed his first film, Taare Zameen Par (2007). This movie won him awards for Best Film and Best Director. Some of his biggest hit movies include 3 Idiots (2009), PK (2014), and Dangal (2016). Each of these films broke records for being the highest-earning Indian film at the time.
Aamir Khan is very popular, especially in India and China. Newsweek magazine even called him "the biggest movie star in the world." He also hosted a TV talk show called Satyamev Jayate. This show focused on social issues. 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
Aamir Khan was born on 14 March 1965 in Bombay. His father, Tahir Hussain, was a film producer. His mother is Zeenat Hussain. He has three siblings: a younger brother, Faisal Khan, and two sisters, Farhat and Nikhat Khan.
His family has a long history in the Hindi film industry. His uncle, Nasir Hussain, was a producer and director. Nasir's son, Mansoor Khan, also became a director. Aamir's cousin, Imran Khan, was also an actor.
As a child, Aamir appeared in two small movie roles. At age eight, he was in Yaadon Ki Baaraat (1973). The next year, he played a younger character in Madhosh. He went to different schools, including Bombay Scottish School, Mahim. He loved sports more than studies and was a state-level tennis champion. His childhood was sometimes difficult because his father's films were not always successful. This caused financial problems for his family.
When he was 16, Aamir helped make a short silent film called Paranoia. His parents wanted him to be an engineer or doctor, so he kept this a secret. This experience made him want to work in films. After high school, he decided to work as an assistant director for his uncle, Nasir Hussain.
Acting Career
Early Films and First Success
Aamir Khan's first adult role was in the film Holi. It was an experimental film about college life. Later, he starred in Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak (1988) with Juhi Chawla. This movie was a big hit and made both of them famous. He won a Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut for this role.
In 1989, he also starred in Raakh. This film was praised by critics. Aamir won a National Film Award for his acting in both Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak and Raakh.
Becoming a Star
In 1990, Aamir had five films released. His romantic drama Dil with Madhuri Dixit was a huge success. It was the highest-earning film of that year. He also starred in Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin, which was a semi-hit.
Throughout the early 1990s, he appeared in many successful films. These include Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar (1992) and Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke (1993). He even helped write the screenplay for Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke. Another popular film was Rangeela (1995).
In 1996, his film Raja Hindustani was a massive hit. It was one of the biggest films of the 1990s. For this movie, he won his first Filmfare Award for Best Actor. In 1997, Ishq was another blockbuster. He also sang for his film Ghulam (1998), which was very popular.
Sarfarosh (1999) was a commercial success and critics loved his performance. He also acted in the internationally praised film Earth (1998). After his film Mela (2000) did not do well, he focused on his production company.
Comeback and Global Success
In 2001, Aamir produced and starred in Lagaan. This film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. It won many awards in India, including a National Film Award. He also won his second Filmfare Award for Best Actor for Lagaan. After this, he took a four-year break from acting.
He returned in 2005 with Mangal Pandey: The Rising. In 2006, his film Rang De Basanti was a big hit and received great reviews. It was chosen as India's official entry for the Oscars. He also starred in Fanaa, playing a different kind of role.
In 2007, Aamir directed and produced Taare Zameen Par. This film was loved by critics and audiences. It won him Filmfare Awards for Best Director and Best Film. In 2008, he starred in Ghajini, which became the highest-earning Bollywood film of that year.
His film 3 Idiots (2009) broke all box office records at the time. It became the highest-earning Bollywood film ever. 3 Idiots also became very popular in East Asian countries like China and Japan. This film helped open up the Chinese market for Indian films. Many of his other films, like Taare Zameen Par and Ghajini, also became popular in China.
Aamir Khan continued his success with Dhoom 3 (2013), PK (2014), and Dangal (2016). Each of these films became the highest-earning Indian film at the time. Dangal was a huge success in China, becoming one of the highest-earning foreign films there. He won his third Best Actor award at Filmfare for Dangal.
In 2017, he starred in Secret Superstar. This film was also very successful, especially in China. It became one of the most profitable films ever made, considering its small budget.
Recent Films
In 2018, he starred in Thugs of Hindostan. This film did not do well and received negative reviews. In 2022, he returned with Laal Singh Chaddha, an adaptation of Forrest Gump. This film also did not succeed at the box office.
Other Works
Film Production and Direction
Aamir Khan started his production company, Aamir Khan Productions, in 1999. Their first film, Lagaan, was a big success. It was nominated for an Oscar and won a National Film Award. He also produced the documentary Madness in the Desert, which won a National Film Award.
In 2007, he made his directorial debut with Taare Zameen Par. He also played a supporting role in the film. The movie was highly praised and won many awards, including Filmfare Best Movie and Best Director. In 2008, his nephew, Imran Khan, made his acting debut in Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na, produced by Aamir's company.
He co-wrote the blockbuster film Ghajini (2008). In 2010, he produced Peepli Live, which was India's official entry for the Oscars. He also produced Dhobi Ghat (2011) and Delhi Belly (2011).
His production Secret Superstar (2017) became one of the most profitable films ever. It was a massive hit in China, making Aamir Khan a superstar there. The success of his films in China has even helped improve relations between India and China.
Aamir Khan also co-produced Laapataa Ladies (2024). This film was praised by critics and became very popular on Netflix. It was chosen as India's entry for the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film. He is currently producing Lahore 1947.
Television Work
Aamir Khan made his TV debut with his talk show, Satyamev Jayate, in 2012. The show focused on social issues and was broadcast in eight languages. It received positive reviews from social activists and media. People praised Aamir for his efforts to bring important topics to light.
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 believes in following one's dreams and working hard to achieve them.
He has a reputation for not attending or accepting popular Indian film awards. He feels that many Indian film awards are not very trustworthy. He prefers to stay away from them, except for the National Film Awards, which he values.
In 2007, he was asked to have a wax statue at Madame Tussauds in London, but he politely declined. He felt it was not important to him. Aamir has also endorsed several brands, including Coca-Cola and Samsung.
In April 2013, Time magazine included him in their list of the 100 Most Influential People in the World. He was featured on the cover of Time Asia, with the title "Khan's Quest." This highlighted his work in tackling social problems in India. He is very popular overseas, especially in China, where he is the most followed Indian on the social media site Sina Weibo. In China, people call him "national treasure of India" or "conscience of India." This is because his films often deal with social issues that are important in both India and China.
Humanitarian Work
Aamir Khan is actively involved in humanitarian causes. In 2006, he supported the Narmada Bachao Andolan movement. This group protested against raising the height of the Narmada dam, which would displace tribal communities. He also supported the Janlokpal Bill Movement in 2011.
He believes in supporting common causes like education and nutrition. In 2010, he left a government committee on copyrights due to disagreements. In 2012, he met with the Prime Minister to discuss the issue of manual scavenging and asked for its end.
In 2011, UNICEF appointed him as a national brand ambassador to promote child nutrition. He also supports causes like feminism and improving education in India. His success in China has helped improve relations between the two countries. He is seen as India's brand ambassador to China.
In 2016, Aamir Khan started working with the Maharashtra government to make the state drought-free. He co-founded Paani Foundation with his former wife, Kiran Rao. This organization works to prevent drought and manage water in Maharashtra, India. In 2014, he became the UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador for South Asia.
Personal Life
Aamir Khan married Reena Dutta in 1986. They have two children, a son named Junaid and a daughter named Ira. Reena worked as a producer for his film Lagaan. They divorced in 2002, and Reena took custody of their children.
In 2005, he married Kiran Rao, who was an assistant director on the set of Lagaan. In 2011, they had a son named Azad Rao Khan through a surrogate mother. In 2021, they announced their separation but said they would raise their son 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 even played a doubles match with tennis stars Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic.
His children have also entered the entertainment industry. In 2019, his daughter Ira directed a play. His son Junaid made his acting debut in the film Maharaj.
Awards and Honours
Aamir Khan has won many awards throughout his career. He 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 Film for Lagaan, Taare Zameen Par (2007), and Dangal. He 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 a producer for Lagaan and Madness in the Desert (2004), and as director and producer for Taare Zameen Par.
His film Lagaan was nominated for an Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film in 2002. Taare Zameen Par and Peepli Live were also India's submissions to the Oscars. In 2017, Dangal won him the Best Asian Film award at Australia's 7th AACTA Awards.
Aamir Khan has received special honors from the government. He received the Padma Shri in 2003 and the 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 was invited to be a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. He also received an award for "National Treasure of India" from China.
He is known for not attending or accepting awards from Indian film ceremonies. He believes these awards lack credibility. However, he made an exception for the 2002 Academy Awards for Lagaan to reach a wider audience. In December 2024, he was honored at 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
