Happy Birthday Aamir Khan

The actor has starred in less than 100 films yet he is cherished for each and every role he has portrayed, which only proves his versatility in the field of acting. To his credit, he has three National Awards and four Filmfare Awards, including the the Best Director award. He was also honored with a Padma Shri and a Padma Bhushan for his remarkable contribution to Indian Cinema.

The actor started his career innings as a child actor in Yaadon Ki Baarat (1973). However, he made his debut as a lead actor with Holi  (1984), nearly after 11 years after his debut as a child artist. However, the film did not do too well at the Box Office. It is said that success does not make one wait for long and he was lucky enough to taste commercial success with Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak (1988). His other hits include, Dil, Andaz Apna Apna,  Rangeela, Raja Hindustani, Ishq, Ghulam, Lagaan(2001), Dil Chahta Hai, Mangal Pandey: The Rising, Rang De Basanti, Fanaa, Taare Zameen Par, Ghajini, 3 Idiots and the 2012 thriller, Talaash.  

Other than acting, The Perfectionist is also a successful director with the endearing film Taare Zameen Par and owns his own production company named Aamir Khan Productions. He was also seen on television with social issue based talk show, Satyamev Jayte. 

Khan can also be seen supporting several NGOS and social charity organizations. He was appointed as the National Brand Ambassador of UNICEF for promoting child nutrition as well as being appointed as the Brand Ambassador of Incredible India, where he can be seen promoting in various media masses for the same. 

Khan is married to Kiran Rao and has a child named Azad. He has two other children from his previous marriage to Reena Dutt named Junaid and Ira.