Aamir Khan is a highly acclaimed Indian actor, filmmaker, and television personality who primarily works in Hindi films. Often referred to as “Mr. Perfectionist” in the media, he is renowned for his meticulous approach to filmmaking and his consistent performances in a variety of film genres, particularly those that raise social issues and have a positive impact on society. Over a career spanning more than three decades, Khan has established himself as one of the most significant and influential figures in Indian cinema.

Name: Mohammed Aamir Hussain Khan

Date of Birth: March 14, 1965

Height: Approximately 5′ 5″ (1.65m).

Place of Birth: Bombay (now Mumbai), Maharashtra, India.

Family:

• Parents’ names: Tahir Hussain (father, film producer) and Zeenat Hussain (mother).
• Siblings: He has a younger brother, Faisal Khan, and two sisters, Farhat and Nikhat Khan.
• Spouse’s names:
  • Reena Dutta (m. 1986; div. 2002)
  • Kiran Rao (m. 2005; div. 2021)
• Children’s names:
  • Junaid Khan (with Reena Dutta)
  • Ira Khan (with Reena Dutta)
  • Azad Rao Khan (with Kiran Rao, born via surrogacy)
• Relatives’ names: He comes from a prominent film family. His uncle, Nasir Hussain, was a renowned film producer and director. He is also the great-grandnephew of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, a significant figure in the Indian independence movement. His family originally hails from a farming background in Uttar Pradesh.

Profession: Actor, filmmaker (producer, director, screenwriter), television personality.

Nationality: Indian.

Religion: Information not readily available or publicly emphasized in his public persona.

College or university attended: He attended J.B. Petit School for his pre-primary education, then St. Anne’s High School, Bandra, and completed his 9th and 10th grades at Bombay Scottish School, Mahim. He later enrolled at Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics in Mumbai for a commerce degree but dropped out after two years to pursue a career in film, beginning as an assistant director for his uncle’s films.

Biography and What Famous For:
Aamir Khan made his first on-screen appearance as a child actor in his uncle Nasir Hussain’s film Yaadon Ki Baaraat (1973). His adult acting debut was in the experimental film Holi (1984), but his breakthrough came with the romantic film Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak (1988), which launched him to stardom.

Throughout the 1990s, he established himself as a leading actor with commercially successful films such as Dil (1990), Rangeela (1995), Raja Hindustani (1996) (for which he won his first Filmfare Award for Best Actor), and Sarfarosh (1999).

In 1999, Khan founded Aamir Khan Productions. His first production, Lagaan (2001), was a monumental success, earning a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film and critical acclaim, marking a turning point in his career. He became known for choosing content-driven cinema that often carries social messages.

Aamir Khan is famous for his “Mr. Perfectionist” persona, signifying his meticulous preparation for roles, deep involvement in all aspects of filmmaking, and often taking on only one project at a time to ensure high quality. He has delivered some of the highest-grossing Indian films and critical successes, often tackling unconventional subjects or presenting them in a unique way.

Notable Works & Achievements (Highlights):

• Films:
  • Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak (1988)
  • Dil (1990)
  • Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar (1992)
  • Andaz Apna Apna (1994)
  • Rangeela (1995)
  • Raja Hindustani (1996)
  • Sarfarosh (1999)
  • Lagaan (2001) – Also producer; Academy Award nomination
  • Dil Chahta Hai (2001)
  • Rang De Basanti (2006)
  • Fanaa (2006)
  • Taare Zameen Par (2007) – Also director and producer
  • Ghajini (2008)
  • 3 Idiots (2009)
  • Dhoom 3 (2013)
  • PK (2014)
  • Dangal (2016) – Also producer; became the highest-grossing Indian film worldwide.
  • Secret Superstar (2017) – Also producer
  • Laal Singh Chaddha (2022) – Also producer
  • Sitaare Zameen Par (upcoming, 2025)
• Television: Hosted the popular and impactful talk show Satyamev Jayate, which addressed various social issues in India.
• Awards and Honours:
  • Recipient of numerous awards including nine Filmfare Awards, four National Film Awards, and an AACTA Award.
  • Honoured by the Government of India with the Padma Shri in 2003 and the Padma Bhushan in 2010.
  • Received an honorary title from the Government of China in 2017 for his contributions to cinema and cultural exchange, particularly after the success of Dangal in China.