| Bio/Wiki | |
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| Full Name | Mohammed Aamir Hussain Khan [1]IBTimes |
| Nickname(s) | Mr. Perfectionist, The Choco Boy |
| Profession(s) | • Actor • Filmmaker |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height (approx.) | in centimeters– 168 cm in meters– 1.68 m in feet inches– 5’ 6” |
| Weight (approx.) | in kilograms– 70 kg in pounds– 154 lbs |
| Body Measurements (approx.) | – Chest: 40 inches – Waist: 30 inches – Biceps: 13 inches |
| Eye Colour | Brown |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Physical Transformations | • For ‘Ghajini’ (2008) This was the first time when the actor made headlines for his physical transformation. His chiseled eight-pack abs suited well to his character of a wrecked lover that he played in the film, and it became a sensation among the youth and other actors in the industry. Moreover, the Ghajini hairstyle crated a stir among his fans. • For ‘3 Idiots’ (2009) To play a college student in the film, Aamir shed his eight-pack abs physique, that he built to play an intense character in Ghajini, and became lean and lanky for the role. • For ‘PK’ (2014) • For ‘Dangal’ (2016) • For ‘Thugs of Hindostan’ (2018) • For ‘Laal Singh Chaddha’ (2020) |
| Career | |
| Debut | Film (child actor): Yaadon Ki Baaraat (1973) Film (actor) Holi (1984) Film (producer): Lagaan (2001) TV: Satyamev Jayate (2014) |
| Awards/Honours | Filmfare Awards 1989: Best Male Debut for Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak 1997: Best Actor for Raja Hindustani 2002: Best Actor for Lagaan 2007: Best Actor (Critics) for Rang De Basanti 2008: Best Director for Taare Zameen Par 2017: Best Actor for DangalAcademy Awards 2002: Film Lagaan was nominated for Best Foreign Language Film BIG Star Entertainment Awards Government Awards Note: Along with these, he has many other awards, honours, and achievements to his name. |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 14 March 1965 |
| Age (as of 2023) | 58 Years |
| Birthplace | Mumbai, Maharashtra |
| Zodiac sign | Pisces |
| Signature | |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Mumbai, Maharashtra |
| School(s) | • J.B. Petit School, Mumbai (pre-primary education) • St. Anne’s High School, Mumbai (till the eighth grade) • Bombay Scottish School, Mumbai (ninth and tenth grade) |
| College/University | Narsee Monjee College, Mumbai |
| Educational Qualification | 12th Standard |
| Religion | Islam |
| Caste/Sect | Sunni |
| Ethnicity | Mixed (mainly Pathan) |
| Food Habit | Vegetarian (at the age of 50, he decided to quit non-vegetarian) |
| Address | 2, Hill View Apartments, Opposite Mehboob Studio, Hill Road, Bandra West, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Hobbies | Listening Old Music, Watching Movies, Playing Chess, Tennis and Cricket |
| Controversies | • Allegations by his brother Faisal Khan: Aamir Khan faced public insult when his brother Faisal Khan blamed him for captivating him in the house and vigorously giving him pills saying that he is mentally ill. The stuff even reached the court, and his guardianship was given to his father. However, his father gave the liability back to Aamir.
• Named his dog after Shah Rukh: Aamir had previously called Shah Rukh Khan a dog while declaring that he had named his dog after him. Later, he apologised to Shah Rukh and his family by visiting Shah Rukh’s home. • Indians are intolerant: In December 2015, he made a public statement that he thinks Indians are getting intolerant; the statement received heavy criticism on social media. • Writer Jessica Hines’ claim that he fathered her son: During the shoot of Ghulam, Aamir attracted controversy when famous writer Jessica Hines claimed that Aamir was the father of her son Jaan. It was featured in Stardust magazine that Aamir was madly in love with her and they were in a live-in relationship. When Jessica got pregnant, things got changed and Aamir forced him to abort the child, but she ignored his decision and gave birth to a baby boy to which Aamir never agreed. However, Jessica has also never publicly accepted it but also has never denied it. |
| Relationships & More |
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| Marital Status | Divorced |
| Affairs/Girlfriends | • Reena Dutta • Kiran Rao |
| Marriage Date(s) | First Wife: 18 April, 1986 Second Wife: 28 December, 2005 |
| Family | |
| Wives/Spouse(s) | • First Wife: Reena Dutta (m.1986 – div. 2002) • Second Wife: Kiran Rao (m.2005; div. 2021) (Note: Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao announced their separation in a joint statement on 3 July 2021.) [2]The Indian Express |
| Children | Son(s)– 2 • Junaid Khan (from First Wife) • Azad Rao Khan (from Second Wife) Daughter– 1 • Ira Khan (from First Wife) |
| Parents | Father– Late Tahir Hussain (film producer) Mother– Zeenat Hussain |
| Siblings | Brother– 1 • Faisal Khan (younger) Sister(s)– 2 • Farhat Khan • Nikhat Khan (both younger) |
| Favourites | |
| Food | Indian and Moghlai dishes, Dal and rice |
| Actor(s) | Amitabh Bachchan, Dilip Kumar, Daniel Day Lewis, Leonardo DiCaprio, Govinda |
| Actresses | Waheeda Rehman, Geeta Bali, Madhubala, Sridevi |
| Film | Pyaasa |
| Restaurant(s) | Frangipani at the Trident (Mumbai), India Jones (Mumbai) |
| Fruit(s) | Banana, Apple |
| Tennis Player | Roger Federer |
| Destination(s) | Mahabaleshwar and Panchgani |
| Cricketer(s) | Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly |
| Writer | Lav Nikolayevich Tolstoy |
| Board Game | Settlers of Catan |
| Song | “Oh Re Taal Mile” from the film Anokhi Raat (1968) |
| Sport(s) | Tennis, Cricket |
| Style Quotient | |
| Cars Collection | Mercedes Benz S600, Bentley Continental, Rolls Royce Ghost Phantom, Land Rover Range Rover SUV, BMW 6 series |
| Money Factor | |
| Salary/Income (approx.) | $8.06 million (INR 60 crore/film) |
| Net Worth [4]Zoom | Rs. 800 crores (as of December 2022) |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Aamir Khan
- Is Aamir Khan a smoker?: Yes, Aamir Khan does smoke.
- Aamir Khan indeed consumes alcohol.
- Aamir hails from a family with deep roots in the film industry, as his father was a film producer and his uncle was a renowned film-maker.
- In memory of his great grand uncle, the renowned Indian freedom fighter Abul Kalam Azad, he named his younger son Azad Rao Khan. Abul Kalam Azad had gained popularity through his leadership in the Khilafat Movement and staunch support for Mahatma Gandhi.
- The majority of his father’s film productions were unsuccessful, resulting in a financially challenging situation. During that period, he received approximately 30 calls per day from lenders demanding money, and he constantly faced the risk of being expelled from school due to unpaid fees.
- Aamir Khan’s childhood picture shows his immense fascination with balloons and kites.
- Aamir Khan began his career as a child actor at the tender age of 8 in the movie Yaadon Ki Baaraat, widely regarded as the first Bollywood masala film.
- In that very year, he starred as the youthful Mahendra Sandhu in his father’s film Madhosh.
- From his early years, he had a passion for playing lawn tennis and competed in numerous state-level championships as a representative of his school. Additionally, he emerged as the champion of Maharashtra in tennis.
- He collaborated with his friend Aditya Bhattacharya, son of filmmaker Basu Bhattacharya, at the age of 16, serving as an Assistant Director for their silent experimental film called “Paranoia.”
- In order to promote his film, Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak, Aamir Khan took to the streets of Bombay with his cousin and co-star Raj Zutshi. They personally affixed posters of the movie onto buses and auto-rickshaws. These posters prominently featured Aamir Khan in Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak.
- Aamir Khan experienced a breakthrough in his career with the film “Dil” in 1990, directed by Indra Kumar. This movie marked his first significant success following a string of four consecutive failures.
- During the filming of the movie “Ghulam,” there was a stunt where Aamir had to run on rail tracks towards a train approaching him. Remarkably, he narrowly escaped the train by a mere 1.3 seconds, successfully jumping off the track. Interestingly, this particular scene received the prestigious Best Scene Award at the 44th Filmfare Awards. However, Aamir humbly declined to accept the award.
- A breakthrough moment arrived in 1996 when he released the highly successful blockbuster, Raja Hindustani. The film was widely praised by the audience and notably included one of the lengthiest on-screen kisses in Bollywood history between him and Karisma. Aamir Khan played the lead role in Raja Hindustani.
- To embody his intoxicated character more effectively during the filming of the song “Tere Ishq Mein Naachenge,” he ingested a whole liter of vodka. The song, “Tere Ishq Mein Nachenge,” showcases the talented Aamir Khan.
- In order to fully embody the character of Bhuvan in the film Lagaan, he decided to pierce his ears and wear earrings in real life. Additionally, his outstanding performance in Lagaan propelled the movie to the Oscars.
- Upon Farah Khan’s request for a cameo appearance in the song “Om Shanti Om,” he regretfully declined, citing his busy shooting schedule as the reason for his inability to spare time for it.
- During the making of the movie PK, the protagonist’s love for paan was prominently displayed as he consumed an astonishing number of over 10,000 paans.
- Aamir was initially considered for the lead roles in the movies Darr, Swades, Saajan, and Hum Aapke Hain Koun. However, these roles eventually went to Shah Rukh Khan, Sanjay Dutt, and Salman Khan, and the films turned out to be highly successful blockbusters.
- He turned down the invitation to attend the display of his wax likeness at Madame Tussauds.
- Aamir Khan, on his 52nd birthday, continues to defy the glitz and glamour of showbiz, opting for a consistent and modest celebration. Year after year, he cuts his cake alongside his loved ones, savoring a delightful dinner. Additionally, he makes a solemn pledge to quit smoking on each birthday, yet unfortunately, finds himself unable to keep it.
- Raju Hirani offered Aamir the role played by Sharman Joshi in 3 Idiots. However, Aamir expressed his fascination with the character of Rancho and ultimately captivated the audience with his extraordinary acting skills.
- During the filming of a drunk scene in the movie 3 Idiots, Aamir proposed the idea of actually consuming alcohol. Everyone agreed and as a result, they had to do multiple retakes until the camera’s storage ran out. Here is a sneak peek into the behind-the-scenes of that particular scene.
- During an interview, Aamir revealed that Abhijaat Joshi is currently involved in the development of the sequel to 3 Idiots. The film is expected to be released sometime in 2020.
- Satyamev Jayate, an Indian television talk show, was conceived by him in 2012. It was broadcasted on Star Plus, STAR World, and Doordarshan simultaneously, spanning three seasons and eight languages.
- In 2013, Aamir Khan earned a spot on Time Magazine’s prestigious “100 Most Influential People in The World” list. Additionally, Aamir Khan graced the cover of Time Magazine.
- During an episode of Koffee With Karan, Kiran, Aamir’s spouse, disclosed that he despises showering and also struggles with an eating disorder.
- Aamir’s outstanding acting skills in the movie Dangal captured the hearts of the audience, making it the first Indian film to surpass ₹2000 crores in global box office earnings. Additionally, it achieved the title of the highest-grossing movie in China for the year 2017.
- Aamir Khan underwent a remarkable transformation for his role in the movie Dangal. Initially, he was required to gain 28kgs of weight and subsequently shed 25kgs within a span of 5-6 months. This was crucial for him to portray both the younger and older versions of Mahavir Singh Phogat. Throughout this journey, he received personalized training from Rahul Bhatt.
- Dangal’s director, Nitesh Tiwari, further disclosed that Aamir was known for frequently using profanity during his intense gym workouts.
- In addition to his acting career, Aamir Khan has served as an official ambassador for UNICEF. Aamir Khan makes an appearance at the UNICEF Conference.
- conceived through surrogacy, became a prominent advocate for Invitro Fertilisation.
- Since 1990, Aamir has actively avoided media attention and abstained from attending award ceremonies. This avoidance began after he was nominated for the Best Actor award for his film Dil, only to see it awarded to Sunny Deol for Ghayal.
- Aamir, who is a Rubik’s cube enthusiast and an expert, showcases his skills in a video where he effortlessly solves the cube in a mere 36 seconds, all while engaging in a conversation about his upcoming movie.
- In addition, he possesses remarkable videography skills, having filmed the wedding ceremony between Akshay Kumar and Twinkle Khanna back in 2001.
- Aamir’s fanbase extends beyond India, with admirers all around the world. Even international superstar Jackie Chan is a huge fan of Aamir’s work.
- Aamir Khan played the role of Firangi in the 2018 film “Thugs of Hindostan,” directed by Vijay Krishna Acharya. The movie is an adaptation of the fictional novel “Confessions of a Thug.”
- Every time Aamir engages in a conversation, he tends to elaborate on the significance of his beloved song “Oh Re Taal Mile” featured in the movie “Anokhi Raat.”
- In March 2022, during an interview, he disclosed that he had made the decision to leave the Hindi film industry in 2020 amid the COVID-19 pandemic. He credited his ex-wife Kiran Rao for persuading him to reconsider. The actor explained that his hectic schedule prevented him from devoting adequate time to his family, which prompted his choice. He expressed to his family that he would no longer pursue future film projects, including acting and producing. He simply lacked the motivation to continue in these endeavors. His primary focus now is to prioritize spending valuable time with Kiran, her parents, Reena, her parents, his children, and his entire family.
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