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Aamir Khan Biography

About Aamir Khan

Birth Name: Aamir Hussain Khan

This mister perfectionist believes in doing one film a year. Fortunately, almost all his films not just made a blockbuster but some of them have even been nominated for the Oscars. We are talking about Aamir Khan.

Date Of Birth: 14 March, 1965

Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m)

Biography:

Aamir Khan was born to a Muslim family which has been the part of Hindi film Industry. His father Tahir Hussain was a producer and his uncle Nassir Hussain was a producer, director and actor. He began his career as a childhood actor in Yaadon Ki Baarat(1973). In 1984 he made his debut in Ketan Mehta's Holi which went unnoticed.

When he was 23 he tasted the success of Bollywood with Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak. His list of sterling performance includes Dil (1990), Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin (1990), Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikander (1992), Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke (1993), Andaz Apna Apna (1994), Bollywood Dreams (1995), Raja Hindustani (1996), Ishq (1997), Ghulam (1998) and Sarfarosh (1999), Dil Chahta Hai( 2001), Lagaan (2001), Mangal Panday (2005), Fanaa( 2006) and Rang De Basanti (2006).

In 29007 Aamir turned director with the film Taare Zameen Par which not only brought him immense critical acclaim but was a huge box office success. Aamir Khan, a method actor is regarded as not only one of the biggest Superstars but also one of the finest actors of Indian Cinema.

In 2008 his first action commercial film Ghajini went on to become the highest grossing film of its time in Indian Cinema and 4th highest inflation adjusted, grossing a total of Rs.226 on the worldwide box office and the first film to cross 100 crores on the domestic Indian box office, making a total of Rs.115 crores.

Personal Life:

Aamir fell in love with Reena. He proposed to her the day he turned 21, and she accepted. But apparently, there was opposition since she was from a Hindu family and him from a devout Islamic one. So, they eloped, got married on April 18, 1986 and returned to their homes.

In December 2002, Khan filed for divorce, ending the 15-year marriage. Reena took custody of both children. On 28 December 2005, Khan married Kiran Rao who had been an assistant director to Ashutosh Gowariker during the filming of Lagaan

Currently Aamir is filming for Reema Kagti's untitled.

Box Office Collection:

Ghajini: Rs 189 crores (Total Gross collection)

3 Idiots: Rs 399 crores (Total Gross Collection)

Filmography:

As An Actor

    Dhoom 3 (December 2012) (To Go On Floor) Reema Kagti'S Next (January 26, 2012) (Under Production) Delhi Belly (July 1, 2011) (Released) ... Disco Fighter (Special Apperance) Dhobi Ghat (January 21, 2011) (Released) ... Arun Lajjo (2011) (Under Production) Bombay Velvet (2011) (Under Production) 3 Idiots (December 25, 2009) (Released) ... Rancho... (Phunksukh Wangdu) Luck By Chance (January 30, 2009) (Released) ... Guest Appearance (As Himself) Ghajini (December 24, 2008) (Released) ... Sanjay Singhania Taare Zameen Par (December 21, 2007) (Released) ... Ram Shankar Nikumbh Fanaa (May 26, 2006) (Released) ... Rehan Quadri Rang De Basanti (January 26, 2006) (Released) ... DJ Mangal Pandey - The Rising (August 12, 2005) (Released) ... Mangal Pandey Dil Chahta Hai (August 10, 2001) (Released) ... Akash Malhotra Lagaan: Once Upon A Time In India (June 15, 2001) (Released) ... Bhuvan Mela (January 7, 2000) (Released) ... Kishan Pyare 1947 (Earth) (September 10, 1999) (Released) ... Dil Navaz, The Ice Candy Man Mann (July 9, 1999) (Released) ... Karan Dev Singh Sarfarosh (April 30, 1999) (Released) ... Ajay Singh Rathod Ghulam (June 19, 1998) (Released) ... Siddharth Marathe Ishq (November 28, 1997) (Released) ... Raja Raja Hindustani (November 15, 1996) (Released) ... Raja Hindustani Akele Hum Akele Tum (November 30, 1995) (Released) ... Rohit Kumar Rangeela (September 8, 1995) (Released) ... Munna Aatank Hi Aatank (August 4, 1995) (Released) ... Rohan Baazi (April 13, 1995) (Released) ... Inspector Amar Damjee Andaaz Apna Apna (April 11, 1994) (Released) ... Amar Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke (July 23, 1993) (Released) ... Rahul Malhotra Parampara (May 14, 1993) (Released) ... Ranbir Singh Damini (April 30, 1993) (Released) ... Himself Pehla Nasha (1993) (Released) ... Himself Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikander (May 22, 1992) (Released) ... Sanjaylal Verma Daulat Ki Jung (January 3, 1992) (Released) ... Rajesh Chaudhry Isi Ka Naam Zindagi (1992) (Released) ... Chotu Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin (July 12, 1991) (Released) ... Raghu Jetley Afsana Pyar Ka (April 26, 1991) (Released) ... Raj Jawani Zindabad (August 17, 1990) (Released) ... Shashi Sharma Deewana Mujh Sa Nahin (July 20, 1990) (Released) ... Ajay Sharma Dil (June 22, 1990) (Released) ... Raja Tum Mere Ho (May 25, 1990) (Released) Awwal Number (1990) (Released) ... Sunny Love Love Love (August 4, 1989) (Released) Raakh (1989) (Released) ... Amir Hussein Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak (April 29, 1988) (Released) ... Raj Holi (1984) (Released) ... Madan Sharma Madhosh (1974) (Released) ... Child Artist
  1. Yaadon Ki Baarat (November 3, 1973) (Released) ... Child Artist

Director:

  1. Taare Zameen Par (December 21, 2007) (Released)

Screenplay:

  1. Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke (July 23, 1993) (Released)

Playback Singer:

    Taare Zameen Par (December 21, 2007) (Released) Fanaa (May 26, 2006) (Released) Rang De Basanti (January 26, 2006) (Released) Mangal Pandey - The Rising (August 12, 2005) (Released) Mela (January 7, 2000) (Released) Mann (July 9, 1999) (Released) Sarfarosh (April 30, 1999) (Released) Ghulam (June 19, 1998) (Released)
  1. Akele Hum Akele Tum (November 30, 1995) (Released)

Story Writer:

  1. Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak (April 29, 1988) (Released)

Producer:

    Reema Kagti'S Next (January 26, 2012) (Under Production) Delhi Belly (July 1, 2011) (Released) Dhobi Ghat (January 21, 2011) (Released) Peepli [Live] (August 13, 2010) (Released) Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na (July 4, 2008) (Released) Taare Zameen Par (December 21, 2007) (Released)
  1. Lagaan: Once Upon A Time In India (June 15, 2001) (Released)

Awards:

Civilian award

2003 - Padma Shri, India's fourth highest civilian award from the Government of India

2010 - Padma Bhushan, India's third highest civilian honour from the Government of India.


National Film Awards

Winner

1989 - National Film Award - Special Jury Award / Special Mention (Feature Film) - Actor for Raakh

2001 - National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment for Lagaan (shared with Ashutosh Gowarikar)

2008 - National Film Award for Best Film on Family Welfare for Taare Zameen Par


Filmfare Awards

Winner

1989 - Filmfare Best Male Debut Award for Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak

1997 - Filmfare Best Actor Award for Raja Hindustani

2002 - Filmfare Best Actor Award for Lagaan

2002 - Filmfare Best Movie Award for Lagaan

2007 - Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor for Rang De Basanti

2008 - Filmfare Best Movie Award for Taare Zameen Par

2008 - Filmfare Best Director Award for Taare Zameen Par


Nominated

1989 - Filmfare Best Actor Award for Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak

1990 - Filmfare Best Actor Award for Raakh

1991 - Filmfare Best Actor Award for Dil

1992 - Filmfare Best Actor Award for Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahin

1993 - Filmfare Best Actor Award for Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar

1994 - Filmfare Best Actor Award for Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke

1995 - Filmfare Best Actor Award for Andaz Apna Apna

1996 - Filmfare Best Actor Award for Akele Hum Akele Tum

1999 - Filmfare Best Actor Award for Ghulam

1999 - Filmfare Best Male Playback Award for the song Aati Kya Khandaala in Ghulam

2000 - Filmfare Best Actor Award for Sarfarosh

2002 - Filmfare Best Actor Award for Dil Chahta Hai

2006 - Filmfare Best Actor Award for Mangal Pandey: The Rising

2007 - Filmfare Best Actor Award for Rang De Basanti

2008 - Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award for Taare Zameen Par [5]

2009 - Filmfare Best Actor Award for Ghajini[6]

2010 - Filmfare Best Actor Award for 3 Idiots[7]


Star Screen Awards

Winner

1997 - Star Screen Award for Best Actor for Raja Hindustani

2008 - Star Screen Award for Best Supporting Actor for Taare Zameen Par

2008 - Star Screen Award for Best Director for Taare Zameen Par

2008 - Star Screen Award for Most Promising Debut Director for Taare Zameen Par

Nominated

2002 - Star Screen Award for Best Actor for Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India

2006 - Star Screen Award for Best Actor for Mangal Pandey: The Rising

2007 - Star Screen Award for Best Actor for Rang De Basanti

2 007 - Star Screen Award for Best Villain for Fanaa

2008 - Star Screen Award for Best Film for Taare Zameen Par

2009 - Star Screen Award for Best Actor for Ghajini [8]

2010 - Star Screen Award for Best Actor for 3 Idiots [9]


International Indian Film Academy Awards (IIFA)

Winner

2002 - IIFA Best Actor Award for Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India

2002 - IIFA Best Movie Award for Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India, shared with Ashutosh Gowariker

Nominated

2002 - IIFA Best Actor Award for Dil Chahta Hai

2007 - IIFA Best Actor Award for Rang De Basanti

2009 - Star of the Decade - Male

2010 - IIFA Best Actor Award for 3 Idiots