Aamir Khan (born 14 March 1965) is an Indian actor, filmmaker and producer, widely known as Bollywood’s “Mr. Perfectionist”. His habit of taking on one carefully chosen film at a time has produced some of Hindi cinema’s most loved and successful movies, including Lagaan, 3 Idiots, PK and Dangal. Dangal is the highest-grossing Indian film of all time.
Quick Facts
| Full name | Mohammed Aamir Hussain Khan |
| Born | 14 March 1965, Bombay (now Mumbai), India |
| Age | 61 |
| Profession | Actor, director, producer |
| Lead debut | Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak (1988) |
| Family | Father Tahir Hussain (producer); uncle Nasir Hussain (filmmaker) |
| Former spouses | Reena Dutta (1986–2002), Kiran Rao (2005–2021) |
| Children | Junaid, Ira, Azad |
| Honours | Padma Shri (2003), Padma Bhushan (2010) |
Early Life
Aamir Khan was born in Mumbai into a film family. His father, Tahir Hussain, was a producer, and his uncle, Nasir Hussain, was a successful filmmaker. As a child he appeared in his uncle’s Yaadon Ki Baaraat (1973). He worked as an assistant director before turning to acting.
Career
Khan’s first lead role, in Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak (1988), made him an instant star. Hits such as Dil (1990), Rangeela (1995), Raja Hindustani (1996) and Sarfarosh (1999) followed.
Khan produced and starred in Lagaan (2001), directed by Ashutosh Gowariker. It was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. After Dil Chahta Hai (2001) and Rang De Basanti (2006), he made his directing debut with Taare Zameen Par (2007), about a dyslexic child.
Ghajini (2008) was the first Hindi film to earn ₹100 crore in India. 3 Idiots (2009), PK (2014) and the wrestling drama Dangal (2016) each set new box-office records, and Dangal became a phenomenon in China. His TV show Satyamev Jayate (2012) tackled social issues. After the disappointment of Laal Singh Chaddha (2022), he returned with Sitaare Zameen Par (2025). He is reuniting with Gowariker for a new sports drama, Lalkaara.
Personal Life
Khan married Reena Dutta in 1986, and they have two children, Junaid and Ira. He later married filmmaker Kiran Rao. Their son, Azad, was born in 2011, and the couple separated amicably in 2021. Khan and Kiran Rao co-founded the Paani Foundation, which works on drought relief in Maharashtra.
Selected Filmography
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where was Aamir Khan born?
Aamir Khan was born on 14 March 1965 in Bombay (now Mumbai), India.
What honours has Aamir Khan received?
Padma Shri (2003), Padma Bhushan (2010).
