Aamir Khan
Aamir Khan is an Indian actor, best known for Tamil cinema. Aamir Khan began their career in 1984 and has been a prominent figure in the industry for over 42 years. With over 60 credits to their name and an average audience rating of 6.2, Aamir Khan remains one of the most prolific and celebrated talents in the industry. Spanning 40+ years, Aamir Khan's career remains one of the longest and most celebrated in Tamil cinema.
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Biography
Aamir Khan is a Hindi cinema actor, producer, and director born on March 14, 1965, in Mumbai, widely regarded as one of Bollywood's most influential figures for his selective, quality-driven approach to filmmaking. His landmark films include Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India (2001), which earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Foreign Language Film and won him the Filmfare Award for Best Actor, and 3 Idiots (2009), directed by Rajkumar Hirani, which won three National Film Awards and became one of the highest-grossing Bollywood films of its era. Unlike most mainstream stars, Khan typically produces only one film every few years, immersing himself deeply in each role — including dramatic physical transformations for Ghajini (2008) and Dangal (2016) — and has consistently used his platform to champion socially conscious narratives. His production Taare Zameen Par (2007), which he also directed, brought mainstream attention to dyslexia in children and remains a touchstone of purposeful Indian cinema.
Career Milestones
Lead acting debut in Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak, won Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut
Produced and starred in Lagaan, which received an Academy Award nomination for Best Foreign Language Film
View film →Awarded Padma Shri by the Government of India for contributions to Indian cinema
3 Idiots became the highest-grossing Bollywood film at the time of its release
View film →Dangal became the highest-grossing Indian film of all time globally, earning over ₹2000 crore worldwide
Iconic Roles
3 Idiots
An unconventional engineering student who challenges India's rote-learning education system; one of Bollywood's most beloved and quoted characters.
Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India
A courageous village farmer who leads his community against British colonial rulers in a high-stakes cricket match; earned India an Oscar nomination.
Ghajini
A businessman with short-term memory loss driven by vengeance, using tattoos and photographs to track his enemy — a role that became a cultural phenomenon.
Dangal
A former wrestler who trains his daughters to become national champions, challenging deep-rooted patriarchy; the film became one of Bollywood's highest-grossing ever.
PK
A naive alien stranded on Earth who questions religious hypocrisy and superstition with childlike curiosity, sparking wide social debate.
Defining Moments
The final cricket match climax — Bhuvan hits the last ball to win the match and free the village from British taxation
The centerpiece of the film and one of Bollywood's most celebrated climactic sequences. Aamir's portrayal of Bhuvan anchored a 3h45m epic that received an Oscar nomination for Best Foreign Language Film. The scene is widely cited as a landmark in Hindi cinema's ability to deliver emotional, high-stakes spectacle.
View film →DJ's transformation — the moment DJ (Daljit Singh) fully embodies Bhagat Singh's spirit and the group decides to take radical action against the corrupt system
The film's pivot scene where carefree youth becomes radicalized patriots. Aamir's shift from irreverent college student to determined avenger is frequently discussed as one of his most nuanced performance transitions, and the film sparked a youth political consciousness movement in India.
View film →Sanjay Singhania's revenge rampage — the amnesiac protagonist piecing together his murdered girlfriend's identity through tattoos on his body
Aamir's physical transformation (shaved head, muscular build) and portrayal of short-term memory loss made this role iconic. The film broke box office records and Aamir's method-actor commitment to the role set a new benchmark for physical transformation in Bollywood.
View film →Rancho's 'All is Well' (Aal Izz Well) speech and the baby delivery scene where he improvises a vacuum to deliver a baby using a makeshift machine
The emergency delivery sequence became one of Bollywood's most talked-about comic-yet-emotional scenes. It encapsulates the film's theme of practical innovation over rote learning. 3 Idiots became the highest-grossing Bollywood film at the time of release and this scene is among its most referenced moments.
View film →Inspector Shekhawat's climactic revelation — confronting his own guilt over his son's death while solving the mystery
Aamir's restrained, grief-laden performance as a detective haunted by personal tragedy is widely praised as one of his most mature and understated roles. The film's psychological depth and his subtle acting were cited as a departure from mainstream Bollywood conventions.
View film →Aamir Khan by the Numbers
If you watched every Aamir Khan film back-to-back, you'd be at it for roughly 5 days and 3h. Most-paired with Juhi Chawla — 5 films together.
Filmography
See all 60 credits →
Collaboration Network
The Constellation
Top 10 most-paired collaborators. Bubble size and line thickness reflect how many films they share with Aamir Khan.
Career Analytics
Genre Breakdown
Language Distribution
Films by Decade
Top Co-Actors
See all →Aamir Khan has worked most frequently with Indra Kumar (3 films), Mansoor Khan (3 films), Mahesh Bhatt (2 films), Rajkumar Santoshi (2 films), and Vijay Krishna Acharya (2 films).
Did You Know?
Aamir Khan is often referred to as 'Mr. Perfectionist' of Bollywood due to his meticulous approach to filmmaking.
He made his directorial debut with the film 'Taare Zameen Par' in 2007, which also starred him in a supporting role.
He is the founder of the production company Aamir Khan Productions.
Aamir Khan hosted the popular television talk show 'Satyamev Jayate', which focused on social issues in India.
He is one of the few actors to have starred in three of the highest-grossing Indian films: 'Dangal', 'PK', and '3 Idiots'.
Signature Dialogues
Aal izz well!
Rancho·3 Idiots
Bachcha kabil bano, kabil... kamyabi toh saali jhak maarke peeche bhagegi
Rancho·3 Idiots
Zindagi jeene ke do hi tareeke hote hain… ek jo ho raha hai hone do, bardaasht karte jao. Ya phir zimmedari uthao usse badalne ki.
DJ·Rang De Basanti
Mhari chhoriya chhoro se kam hai ke?
Mahavir Singh Phogat·Dangal
Sapne dekhna achhi baat hai... unhe poora karna aur bhi achhi baat hai
Bhuvan·Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India
Photos
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Videos
News & Stories
Shah Rukh Khan grabs Amir Khan's role in the bio-pic Salute
18/12/2017
Amir Khan has planned his next 10 years of cinema
11/12/2017
Advait Chandan wants to be Amir Khan's Assistant
27/10/2017
Aamir Khan to produce Imran Khan’s directorial debut?
25/5/2017
Aamir Khan lost A.R.Rahman & Prasoon Joshi for Secret Superstar
12/5/2016
Legacy & Influence
Aamir Khan is widely regarded as a transformative figure in Indian cinema, known for his meticulous approach to filmmaking and his commitment to socially relevant storytelling. His career trajectory evolved from a romantic lead in the late 1980s and 1990s to becoming a pioneering producer and actor who championed content-driven cinema. A key contribution is his role in popularizing the 'concept film' in mainstream Bollywood, using the star system to address complex social issues, which expanded the commercial and thematic boundaries of the industry. Through his production company, he has backed films that tackle topics like educational reform (3 Idiots), religious dogma (P.K.), and gender inequality (Dangal), often sparking national conversation. His method involves extensive research and physical transformation for roles, setting a new standard for actor preparation in India. Furthermore, his strategic release patterns and marketing, often avoiding traditional promotional routes in favor of innovative campaigns, have reshaped film distribution and audience engagement. As the anchor of the television show Satyamev Jayate, he leveraged his stardom to discuss pressing social issues, blurring the lines between entertainment and activism. His influence extends to nurturing new talent and technical excellence, with his films often achieving critical acclaim and record-breaking box office success, both domestically and internationally. Aamir Khan's legacy is that of a conscientious superstar who used his unparalleled influence to elevate the artistic and social impact of popular Indian cinema while maintaining massive commercial appeal.