Aamir
Hussain Khan was born on March 14, 1965 in Bandra’s Holy family
hospital, Mumbai, India. His father, Tahir Hussain, was a film producer while
his uncle, Nasir Hussain was a film producer as well as a director.
Starting his
career as a child actor in his uncle Nasir Hussain’s film Yaadon Ki Baraat (1973), Aamir Khan
began his professional career eleven years later with Holi (1984) and had his first commercial success with Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak (1988).
After eight
previous nominations during the 1980s and 1990s, Aamir Khan received his first Filmfare
Awards for Best Actor for his performance in the major grosser Raja Hindustani (1996) and later earned
his second Best Actor award for his performance in the Academy Award-nominated Lagaan, which also marked the debut of
his own production company. Aamir Khan is also a successful producer and
director apart from being one of the leading actors of Bollywood.
Other Activities:
Q
Since 30 November 2011, Aamir Khan was appointed
as national brand ambassador of UNICEF
to promote child nutrition.
Q
Aamir Khan is part of the government organised
IEC campaign to raise awareness about malnutrition.
Q
In 2001, he set up a production company known as Aamir
Khan Productions.
Nickname:
The perfectionist
DOB: 14th
March 1965
Age: 47
Spouse:
Reena Dutta (1986-2002), Kiran Rao (2005-present)
Height:
5' 5" (1.65 m)
Twitter
Account: twitter.com/aamir_khan
Facebook
Account: http://www.facebook.com/aamirkhan.com
Upcoming Films:
Talaash- 30 Nov 2012 (confirmed)
Dhoom 3- Christmast 2013 (unconfirmed as shooting has just
started)
Peekay- With Anushka Sharma as co-star and Rajkumar Hirani as
director
Major Awards:
Filmfare best
actor: 2 (Raja Hindustani, Lagaan)
Filmfare best
actor critic: 1 (Rang De Basanti)
Filmfare best
film: 2 (Lagaan, Taare zameen par)
Filmfare best
director: 1 (Taare zameen par)
National
Award-Best popular film providing wholesome entertainment: 1 (Lagaan)
National
Award-Special jury award: 2 (Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak, Raakh)
National Award-Best film for family welfare: 1 (Taare zameen
par)
Best
Performances:
Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak, Dil, Raja Hindustani, Sarfarosh,
Lagaan, Rang De Basanti, Ghajini,
3 Idiots
Career Top
5 Highest Grossing Films in India:
1. 3
Idiots- 203cr (2009)
2. Ghajini- 115cr (2008)
3.
Taare zameen par- 63cr
(2007)
4.
Fanaa- 52cr (2006)
5. Rang
de basanti- 50cr (2005)
Total Career Hits: 9
Blockbusters:(
3)
1.
Raja Hindustani-1996
2.
Ghajini-2008
3.
3 Idiots-2009
Superhits:(
3)
1.
Dil-1991
2.
Fanaa-2006
3.
Taare zameen par-2007
Hits:( 3)
1.
Qayamat se qayamat tak-1988
2.
Lagaan-2001
3.
Rang de basanti-2006
