Aamir Khan (pronounced [ˈaːmɪr ˈxaːn]; born Mohammed Aamir Hussain Khan on 14 March 1965) is an
Indian film actor, producer, director and television talk show host. Through his career spanning over thirty years in Hindi films, Khan has established himself as one of the most popular and influential actors of Indian cinema.[1][2] After the overseas success of his movies PK, Dangal and Secret Superstar, he is being called the Worlds biggest superstar.[3][4] His massive fan following in India, China and Hong Kong, which amounts to one-third of the world population, is yet another reason to this claim. He is the recipient of numerous awards, including nine Filmfare Awards, four National Film Awards, and an AACTA Award,[5][6] while one of his productions received an Academy Awardnomination. He was honoured by the Government of India with the Padma Shri in 2003 and the Padma Bhushan in 2010,[7] and received an honorary title from the Government of China in 2017.[8] With a large global following, especially in India and China, he has been described by Newsweek as "the biggest movie star" in the world.
Facts about Aamir Khan
| Full Name | Mohammed Aamir Hussain Khan |
| Nick Name | AK, Mr. Perfectionist, A.K., Tom Hanks of India |
| Date of Birth | Mar 14, 1965 |
| Zodiac sign | Pisces |
| Height | 5′ 6″ (168 cm) |
| Birth Place | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Profession | Actor, Producer, Director, Writer and Social Worker |
| Father’s Name | Tahir Hussain |
| Mother’s name | Jeenat Hussain |
| Marital Status | Married to Reena Dutta (1986-2002) and to Kiran Rao (2005-present) |
| Religion | Islam |
| Residence Address | 11, Bela Vista Apartments, Palli Hills, Bandra, Bombay 400050 |
| Education | Bombay Scottish School, Mahim, Mumbai |
| Debut Film | As a Child Actor in Yaadon Ki Baaraat (1973). His first feature film role in Holi (1984), and full-time acting career with a leading role in the highly successful tragic romance Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak (1988) |
| Hometown | Mumbai |
| Family Members | Faisal Khan (brother) Nikhat Khan (sister) Nasir Hussain (uncle) Imran Khan (nephew) |
| Twitter Handle | https://twitter.com/aamir_khan |
| Website | http://www.aamirkhan.com/ |
- Aamir Khan has won a total of four National Film Awards for his films ‘Qayamat se Qayamat Tak’, ‘Lagaan’, ‘Madness in the Desert’ and ‘Taare Zameen Par’. Other awards won by him include nine Filmfare Awards.
- His film ‘Lagaan’ earned an Oscar nomination for the Best Foreign Language Film.
- He has won numerous other awards in his career such as the ‘Bollywood Movie Award’ and the ‘International Indian Film Academy Award’.
- He was honored with the Padma Shree and the Padma Bhushan, the fourth and third highest civilian awards in India, in 2003 and 2010 respectively.
- In 2013, TIME magazine listed him as one of the 100 Most Influential People in the World
Personal Life
Khan married Reena Dutta, who had a small part in Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak, on 18 April 1986. They have two children, a son named Junaid and a daughter, Ira. Reena was involved briefly in Khan's career when she worked as a producer for Lagaan. In December 2002, Khan filed for divorce. Reena took custody of both children.[301]
On 28 December 2005, Khan married Kiran Rao, who had been an assistant director to Ashutosh Gowariker during the filming of Lagaan.[302] On 5 December 2011, Khan and his wife announced the birth of their son, Azad Rao Khan,[303] through a surrogate mother.[304][305] In 2007, Khan lost a custody battle for his younger brother Faisal to their father, Tahir Hussain.[306] His father died on 2 February 2010.[307]
A practising Muslim, Khan along with his mother Zeenat, performed Hajj, an annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, and a mandatory religious duty for Muslims, in 2013.[17] His wife Kiran Rao is a Hindu. In March 2015, Khan stated that he has quit non-vegetarian food and has adopted a vegan lifestyle after being inspired by his wife.[308][309][310]
Prior to pursuing a full-time acting career, Khan was an avid tennis player. He played professionally in state level championships in the 1980s, becoming a state level tennis champion, prior to entering a full-time acting career.[31][32] In 2014, Aamir Khan participated in an exhibition match for the International Premier Tennis League, playing doubles with world champions Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic and Sania Mirza.[311] During his visit to China in January 2018, he participated in a competitive ping pong (table tennis) match with former Olympic champion Liu Guoliang.[312][313]
Aamir Khan considered Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar is his inspiration. ‘'Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar was fearless. He propogated love and humanity. He loved people and gave them a thought of humanity. Babasaheb never gave up he was fearless. So today I have had difficulties, problems or situation is bad I remember Babasaheb. That's why I get inspiration
