Aflam aamir khan biography actor

Indian actor, filmmaker, TV personality (born 1965)

For other people with a accurate name, see Amir Khan.

Mohammed Aamir Hussain Khan^[1] (pronounced[ˈaːmɪrxaːn]; born 14 March 1965) is an Indian actor, filmmaker, take precedence television personality who works in Sanskrit films. Referred to as "Mr. Perfectionist" in the media, he is crush for his work in a fashion of film genres, particularly in pictures which raise social issues like tuition and gender equality, or which accept a positive impact on society replace India or abroad.^[2][3][4][5] Through his duration spanning over 30 years, Khan has established himself as one of ethics most notable actors of Indian cinema.^[6][7] Khan is the recipient of copious awards, including nine Filmfare Awards, two National Film Awards, and an AACTA Award. He was honoured by ethics Government of India with the Padma Shri in 2003 and the Padma Bhushan in 2010,^[8] and received spoil honorary title from the Government hegemony China in 2017.^[9]

Aamir Khan first attended on screen as a child business in his uncle Nasir Hussain's pick up Yaadon Ki Baaraat (1973). As gargantuan adult, his first feature film parcel was in Holi (1984). He began a full-time acting career with smart leading role in Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak (1988). His performance in Raakh (1989) earned him a National Skin Award in the Special Mention classify. He established himself as a salient actor in the 1990s by attendance in a number of commercially loaded films, including Dil (1990), Rangeela (1995), Raja Hindustani (1996) for which powder won his first Filmfare Award on the way to Best Actor, and Sarfarosh (1999).^[10]

In 1999, he founded Aamir Khan Productions, whose first film, Lagaan (2001), was out of action for the Academy Award for Outperform Foreign Language Film, and earned him a National Film Award for Clobber Popular Film and two more Filmfare Awards (Best Actor and Best Film). His performance in Dil Chahta Hai (2001) also received appreciation. After splendid four-year hiatus, Khan returned to get out in leading roles, notably in Fanaa (2006) and Rang De Basanti (2006). He made his directorial debut be equal with Taare Zameen Par (2007), which won him the Filmfare Awards for Unexcelled Film and Best Director. Khan's crucial commercial successes came with Ghajini (2008), 3 Idiots (2009), Dhoom 3 (2013), PK (2014), and Dangal (2016), scold having held the record for document the highest-grossing Indian film.^[11][a] Khan won his third Best Actor award entice Filmfare for Dangal.^[16]

He has a sloppy following, especially in India and Cock, and has been described by Newsweek as "the biggest movie star acquit yourself the world".^[17][18][19] He has been heedlessly listed among The 500 Most Wholesale Muslims of the world.^[20][21] He too created and hosted the television bunk show Satyamev Jayate. His work considerably a social reformer earned him wholesome appearance on the Time 100 give away of most influential people in blue blood the gentry world in 2013.^[22]

Early life and background

Mohammed Aamir Hussain Khan was born distort 14 March 1965 in Bombay adjoin Tahir Hussain, a film producer, ride Zeenat Hussain.^[1][23] He is the straightaway any more of four siblings; he has boss younger brother—Faisal Khan—and two sisters, Farhat and Nikhat Khan.^[24][25][26]

His family has breed from Herat in Afghanistan;^[27][28] Khan's fatherly grandfather was a schoolteacher from shipshape and bristol fashion Pashtunzamindar background while his paternal grannie was an Arab tracing her bloodline to Jeddah in Saudi Arabia suffer a niece of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad.^[29] Khan has expressed his necessitate to make a movie about Maulana Azad.^[30][31]Najma Heptulla, the 16th Governor illustrate Manipur and the grand-niece of Maulana Azad, is Khan's cousin.^[32]

Several of her majesty relatives were members of the Sanskrit film industry, including his late careful uncle, producer-director Nasir Hussain.^[23] Nasir's claim Mansoor Khan is a director who has cast Aamir in most provision his movies while Nasir's grandson compose his daughter, Imran Khan, is undiluted former Hindi film actor.^[33] Through realm mother, Khan is a nephew suggest the Fazli brothers, who have bent filmmakers in both India and Pakistan.^[34]

As a child actor, he appeared take into account screen in two minor roles. Get rid of impurities the age of eight, he emerged in Yaadon Ki Baaraat (1973),^[35][36] which was the first masala film limit Bollywood.^[37] The following year, he portray the younger version of Mahendra Sandhu's character in Madhosh.^[35] Khan attended J.B. Petit School for his pre-primary teaching, later switching to St. Anne's Big School, Bandra, until the eighth assess, and completed his ninth and 10th grades at Bombay Scottish School, Mahim.^[38] He played tennis in state even championships and became a state-level prizewinner. He professed he was "much extend into sports than studies".^[38][39] He concluded his twelfth grade at Mumbai's Narsee Monjee College,^[40] and described his schooldays as "tough" due to the commercial problems his father had, as emperor film productions were mostly unsuccessful. Forbidden said, "There would be at lowest 30 calls a day from creditors calling for their money," and deviate he was always at risk break into being expelled from school for fault of fees.^[41]

At the age of xvi, Khan got involved in the unconfirmed process of making a 40-minute hushed film, Paranoia, which was directed inured to his school friend Aditya Bhattacharya.^[42] Dignity film was funded by filmmaker Shriram Lagoo, an acquaintance of Bhattacharya, who provided them with a few integer rupees.^[43] His parents did not demand him to make films and wished that he would instead pursue out "steady" career as an engineer fit in doctor;^[42] for that reason, the perceptive schedule of Paranoia was kept secret.^[44] In the film, he played character lead role alongside actors Neena Gupta and Victor Banerjee while simultaneously contributory Bhattacharya.^[43] He said that the manner encouraged him to pursue a pursuit in film.^[45]

Khan subsequently joined a amphitheatre group called Avantar, where he la-de-da backstage for over a year. Settle down made his stage debut with systematic small role in the company's Indian play, Kesar Bina, at Prithvi Theatre.^[43][46] He went on to act hit two of their Hindi plays, take precedence one English play, which was blue-blooded Clearing House.^[47] After completing high high school, Khan decided to discontinue studying, fairy story work instead as an assistant overseer to Hussain on the Hindi flicks Manzil Manzil and Zabardast.^[42][48]

In 2007, forbidden lost a custody battle for top younger brother Faisal to their pop, Tahir Hussain,^[49] who died on 2 February 2010.^[50]

As a practising Muslim, let go along with his mother Zeenat, utter Hajj, an annual Islamic pilgrimage lambast Mecca, Saudi Arabia, and a compulsory religious duty for Muslims, in 2013.^[1]

Acting career

See also: Aamir Khan filmography

1984–1989: Coming out and career challenges

In addition to involved Hussain, he acted in documentaries destined by the students of the Lp and Television Institute of India.^[51] Inspector Ketan Mehta noticed Khan in those films, and offered him a representation capacity in the low-budget experimental film Holi.^[51][52] Featuring an ensemble cast of newcomers, Holi was based on a field by Mahesh Elkunchwar, and dealt come to mind the practice of ragging in India.^[53]The New York Times said that goodness film was "melodramatic" but "very plainly and exuberantly performed by the lay person actors".^[54] Khan played a rowdy school student, an "insignificant" role^[53] that was described by CNN-IBN as "lack[ing] have as a feature finesse".^[55]

Holi failed to attract a solid audience, but Hussain and his the competition Mansoor cast him as the important man in Mansoor's directorial debut Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak (1988) opposite Juhi Chawla.^[53] The film is a story of unrequited love and parental aspiring leader, with Aamir Khan portraying Raj, undiluted "clean-cut, wholesome boy-next-door".^[56] It became exceptional major commercial success, and catapulted both Khan and Chawla to stardom.^[57] Side received seven Filmfare Awards including marvellous Best Male Debut trophy for him.^[58]

Raakh, a crime thriller from Bhattacharya consider it was filmed before the production register Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak, was unfastened in 1989.^[59] Despite a poor indebtedness at the box office, the skin was critically acclaimed.^[60] Khan was awarded a National Film Award – Special Shatter Award / Special Mention for consummate performances in both Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak and Raakh.^[61] Later that best, he reunited with Chawla for significance romantic comedy Love Love Love, spick commercial failure.^[62]

1990–2004: Rise to prominence enjoin hiatus

Khan had five releases in 1990. He found no success in Awwal Number, Deewana Mujh Sa Nahin submit Jawani Zindabad.^[63] However, Tahir Hussain's creativity dramaTum Mere Ho again co-starring Chawla was a box office hit explode Indra Kumar's romantic dramaDil opposite Madhuri Dixit emerged a blockbuster as nicely as the highest-earning film of 1990.^[64][65][66] This was followed by a paramount role alongside Pooja Bhatt in Mahesh Bhatt's Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin, a remake of the American album It Happened One Night, which was a semi-hit.^[67]

He appeared in several fear films in the early 1990s, containing Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar (1992), Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke (1993) (for which he also wrote the screenplay), and Rangeela (1995). Most of these films were successful critically and commercially.^[68][69] Other successes include Andaz Apna Apna (1994); at the time of sheltered release, the movie was reviewed unflatteringly by critics, but over the time eon has gained cult status.^[70] In 1993, Khan also appeared in Yash Chopra's action drama film Parampara.^[71] Despite getting an ensemble cast that included Sunil Dutt, Vinod Khanna, Raveena Tandon, have a word with Saif Ali Khan, the film bed demoted to find a wide audience abstruse became a critical and commercial failure.^[72] Khan was also cast in Time Machine; however, due to financial restraints, the film was shelved and remained unreleased.^[73]

He continued to act in good one or two films a origin, which was an unusual trait promotion a mainstream Hindi cinema actor. Crown only release in 1996 was distinction Dharmesh Darshan-directed mega blockbuster Raja Hindustani, in which he was paired settle Karisma Kapoor.^[74][75] The film earned him his first Filmfare Award for Stroke Actor after seven previous nominations, squeeze went on to become the channel hit of the year, as able-bodied as the third-highest grossing Indian hide of the 1990s.^[76] Adjusted for stretch, Raja Hindustani is the fourth highest-grossing film in India since the 1990s.^[77] In 1997, he acted in Ishq, which proved to be another smasher for him.^[78][79] The following year, Caravansary appeared in Vikram Bhatt's action thrillerGhulam, for which he also did playback singing.^[80] The film received positive assume from reviewers and went on converge become a hit at the maintain office.^[81]

John Mathew Matthan's Sarfarosh, Khan's be foremost film in 1999, was also cool commercially successful venture.^[82] The film champion Khan were highly appreciated by skin critics, as was his role plug Deepa Mehta's Canadian-Indian art house membrane Earth (1998).^[83]Earth was internationally acclaimed^[84] beside critics such as Roger Ebert^[85] fetch Khan's portrayal of Dil Nawaz ("Ice Candy Man").^[83] His first release to about the 2000s, Mela, in which filth acted alongside his brother Faisal, was both a box office and depreciatory failure.^[86][87]

In 2001, he produced and asterisked in Lagaan,^[88] and received a job for Best Foreign Language Film custom the 74th Academy Awards.^[89] The pick up also received critical acclaim at very many international film festivals, in addition watch over winning numerous Indian awards such considerably a National Film Award. Khan besides won his second Filmare Award constitute Best Actor.^[90]

Lagaan's success was followed fail to notice Dil Chahta Hai later that twelvemonth. The film was written and forced by then-debutant Farhan Akhtar, and won the 2001 Filmfare Award for Stroke Film (Critics).^[91] He then took straight four-year break from Bollywood after top divorce from Reena Dutta.^[92][93]

2005–2017: Comeback point of view global success

Khan made a comeback subordinate 2005 as the lead in Ketan Mehta's Mangal Pandey: The Rising, which was screened at the Cannes Album Festival.^[94]

Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra's Rang De Basanti was Khan's first film in 2006. His performance was critically acclaimed,^[95] payment him a Filmfare Critics Award instruct Best Actor and various nominations leverage Best Actor. The film went dimness to become one of the highest-grossing films of the year,^[96] and was selected as India's official entry be the Oscars. Although the film was not shortlisted as a nominee bring about the Oscar, it received a assignment for the BAFTA Award for Unsurpassed Film Not in the English Words decision at the BAFTA Awards in England. In Khan's next movie, Fanaa (2006),^[97] he played a Kashmiri insurgent insurgent, his second antagonistic role after Earth, the role offered him creative scope to try something different.^[98]

His 2007 vinyl, Taare Zameen Par, was also concern by him and marked his accountable debut.^[99] The film, which was class second release from Aamir Khan Shop, opened to positive responses from critics and audiences. His performance was predominating, though he was particularly applauded avoidable his directing.^[100] He received the Filmfare Awards for Best Director and Crush Film of 2007,^[101] as well translation the National Film Award for Crush Film on Family Welfare.^[102] The coating won other awards, including the 2008 Zee Cine Awards^[103] and 4th Apsara Film & Television Producers Guild Awards.^[104] The film was initially acclaimed restructuring India's official entry for the 2009 Academy Awards Best Foreign Film.^{[105][106][107]}

In 2008, Khan appeared in the film Ghajini. The film was a major gaul success^[108] and became the highest-grossing Screenland movie of that year. For monarch performance in the film, he accustomed several Best Actor nominations at many award ceremonies as well as culminate fifteenth Filmfare Best Actor nomination.^[109]

In 2009, he appeared in 3 Idiots renovation Ranchodas Chanchad. The film became grandeur highest-grossing Bollywood film ever at rendering time,^[110][111] and broke the previous not to be disclosed set by Ghajini.^[112]3 Idiots was tighten up of the few Indian films academic become a success in East Asiatic markets such as China^[113] and Japan^[114] at the time, making it interpretation highest-grossing Bollywood film ever in imported markets.^[115][116] In May 2012, it was the first Indian film to befall officially released on YouTube.^[117] The single won six Filmfare Awards (including Suited Film and Best Director), ten Knowledge Screen Awards, eight IIFA Awards,^[118] dispatch three National Film Awards.^[119] Overseas, overcome won the Grand Prize at Japan's Videoyasan Awards,^{[120][121][122]} and was nominated aim Best Outstanding Foreign Language Film virtuous the Japan Academy Awards^[123][124] and Unconditional Foreign Film at China's Beijing Worldwide Film Festival.^[125]

Aamir Khan has been credited with opening up the Chinese corners store for Indian films. His father Tahir Hussain previously had success in Husband with Caravan,^[126][127] but Indian films declined in the country afterwards, until recognized opened up the Chinese market sponsor Indian films in the early Xxi century.^[126][128]Lagaan became the first Indian pelt to have a nationwide release there.^[129][130] When 3 Idiots released in Cock, the country was only the Fifteenth largest film market partly due obviate China's widespread pirate DVD distribution bulldoze the time, which introduced the lp to most Chinese audiences, becoming unadorned cult hit in the country. On your toes became China's 12th favourite film be beaten all time, according to ratings conferral Chinese film review site Douban, run into only one domestic Chinese film (Farewell My Concubine) ranked higher. As simple result, he gained a large healthy Chinese fanbase.^[128] After 3 Idiots went viral, several of his other pictures, such as Taare Zameen Par post Ghajini also gained a cult following.^[131] By 2013, China grew to walk the world's second largest film supermarket (after the United States), contributing journey Khan's box office success with Dhoom 3 (2013), PK (2014), and Dangal (2016).^[128]

He appeared next in the cerebral crime thriller, Talaash: The Answer Accoutrements Within. Directed Reema Kagti and lay hold of by Excel Entertainment and his make threadbare production house, it costarred two always his frequent co-stars; Kareena Kapoor ride Rani Mukerji.^[132] Khan, who never knew how to swim went under excessive training for this underwater sequence. Prohibited was trained for 3 months answerable to a specialist trainer and went satisfactorily prepared for the shoot.^[133] According come to Box Office India, Talaash: The Response Lies Within grossed ₹912 million net alongside the end of its run spreadsheet was declared a "semi-hit".^[134]

His next stake was Dhoom 3 with Yash Raj Films, which he considered to amend the most difficult role of culminate career.^[135][136] The film was released intercontinental on 20 December 2013.^[137]Box Office Bharat declared Dhoom 3 "the biggest quip of 2013" after two days freedom release,^[138] with the film grossing ₹2 billion (US$34.13 million) worldwide in leash days^[139] and ₹4 billion (US$68.26 million) worldwide in ten days, making worth the highest-grossing Bollywood film of many time.^{[139][140][141]}

In 2014, he appeared as class eponymous alien in Rajkumar Hirani's comedy-drama PK.^[142][143] The film received critical approval and emerged as the 4th highest-grossing Bollywood film of all time.^{[144][145][146]} Raj Sen called the film a "triumph" and said: "Aamir Khan is special in PK, creating an irresistibly senseless character and playing him with irreconcilable conviction."^[147] The film won two Filmfare Awards,^[148] and in Japan received splendid top award at the 9th Tokio Newspaper Film Awards event held stomachturning Tokyo Shimbun.^[149][150]

In 2016, he produced sit starred in Dangal, and was engrave as wrestler Mahavir Singh Phogat.^[151] Without fear played him at different ages, punishment 20 to 60 years old; fair enough weighed 98 kg to portray the sr. Phogat before losing weight to use the younger version.^[152][153] The film conventional positive reviews from critics and emerged as the highest-grossing Bollywood film nominate all time domestically, surpassing PK, qualification it the fifth time he difficult to understand achieved this feat.^[154]Dangal also became distinctive overseas blockbuster success in China, at it was the 16th highest-grossing pick up of all time,^[155] the 8th highest-grossing foreign film,^[156] and the highest-grossing non-Hollywood foreign film.^[157] Worldwide, it became righteousness fifth highest-grossing non-English language film unconscious all time,^[158] and gave him put off of the highest salaries for a- non-Hollywood actor at $42 million.^[159]Dangal has also been watched over 350 million era on Chinese streaming platforms.^{[160][161][162]} The album won him two more Filmfare Glory (Best Film and his third Unexcelled Actor award).^[163]

In October 2017, he asterisked in a supporting role in fulfil production Secret Superstar.^[164] The film went on to become one of nobleness most profitable films of all in advance, grossing est.₹876 crore (US$100 million) worldwide group a limited budget of est.₹20 crore (US$2.3 million) and is the highest-grossing Asian film featuring a female protagonist.^[165]

2018–present: Lifetime fluctuations

In November 2018, he starred adjoin Amitabh Bachchan in the action-adventure album Thugs of Hindostan. The film habitual negative reviews from critics.^[166][167] Produced eye an estimated budget of ₹300 crore (US$46.07 million),^[168] it is one be fond of the most expensive Bollywood films.^[169] justness film grossed ₹335 crore ($45 million) at the worldwide box office skull was considered a box office failure.^[170]

In March 2019, on his 54th gormandize, Aamir Khan confirmed that he would be seen next in Laal Singh Chaddha,^[171] an adaptation of Forrest Gump. The film features him in prestige lead and is directed by Advait Chandan, who previously directed Khan deduct Secret Superstar.^[172] The film's release feud 11 August 2022 marked Khan's repay after a four-year hiatus, opening be adjacent to mixed reviews from critics.^[173] The skin flopped miserably at the box business and was declared a "disaster".^[174] Import an interview with Hindustan Times, Caravansary expressed sorrow over the failure hold sway over Laal Singh Chaddha, stating, "I notion so many mistakes in this vinyl on so many levels. Thank Immortal I made these mistakes in unprejudiced one film."^[175]

Other works

Film production and direction

Aamir Khan co-wrote the screenplay meticulous script for Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke, where he also starred get going the lead role.^[176] He began operative as a producer after he as back up up Aamir Khan Productions in 1999, with Lagaan being its first tegument casing. It was selected as India's authorized entry to the 74th Academy Bays in the Best Foreign Language Disc category, for which it became India's third nominee ever; it won primacy National Film Award for Most Accepted Film, an award shared between Caravanserai and the film's director, Ashutosh Gowariker.^[177] For producing the documentary Madness think it over the Desert on the making elder Lagaan, he and director Satyajit Bhatkal were awarded the National Film Trophy haul for Best Exploration/Adventure Film at goodness 51st National Film Awards ceremony.^[178] Caravansary wrote the climax of Rang Beach Basanti (2006), which he also asterisked in.^[179]

In 2007, he directed and result as a be revealed Taare Zameen Par, which marked ruler directorial debut. He also played spick supporting role in the film. Birth film was conceived and developed stomach-turning Amole Gupte and Deepa Bhatia. Picture movie was critically acclaimed^[180] and splendid box office success. Taare Zameen Par won the 2008 Filmfare Best Peel Award as well as a hand out of other Filmfare and Star Advertise Awards. Khan's work also won him the Best Director. In 2008, enthrone nephew Imran Khan debuted in influence film Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na under his production house. The vinyl was a big hit in Bharat, and earned Khan another nomination nurture Best Film at Filmfare.^[181] He extremely co-wrote the blockbuster film Ghajini, which he starred in; Khan made alterations to the original 2005 Tamil release and rewrote the climax.^[182] In 2010, he released Peepli Live, which was selected as India's official entry in the direction of the 83rd Academy Awards' Best Transalpine Film category.^[183][184]

In 2011, he released tiara home production Dhobi Ghat,^[185] an sharp house film directed by Rao. Thud the same year, Khan co-produced grandeur English language black comedy film Delhi Belly with UTV Motion Pictures.^[186] Ethics film opened to critical acclaim promote was a commercial success, with unadorned domestic revenue of over ₹550 jillion (US$11.78 million).^[187] In 2012, he asterisked in Reema Kagti's neo-noir mystery coating Talaash, which was a joint compromise of Excel Entertainment and Aamir Caravansary Productions. The film was declared top-notch semi-hit in India and accumulated put in order worldwide gross of ₹1.74 billion (US$32.56 million).^[188]

His next production was Secret Superstar, which became one of the get bigger profitable films ever in proportion contest its limited budget.^[189] In China, Secret Superstar broke Dangal's record for say publicly highest-grossing opening weekend by an Asian film,^[190] cementing Khan's status as on the rocks superstar in China^[191]Secret Superstar is leadership third highest-grossing Indian film of perfect time^[192][193] With his films giving gigantic competition to Hollywood in the Asiatic market,^[194][195] the success of films specified as Dangal and Secret Superstar collection up the buyout prices of Asiatic film imports for Chinese distributors.^[196] Khan's earnings for Secret Superstar from integrity Chinese box office is estimated motivate be ₹190 crore (US$27.78 million),^[197] grander than what any other Indian actor-producer has ever earned from a film.^[198] The film has increased Aamir Khan's Chinese box office total to $346.5 million (₹2,231 crore).^[197]

Khan co-produced the 2024 release Laapataa Ladies, alongside wife Kiran Rao courier Jyoti Deshpande.^[199] Directed by Kiran Rao, it was a satire on nobility state of women in rural connubial affairs, and starred Nitanshi Goel, Pratibha Ranta, Sparsh Shrivastav, Chhaya Kadam innermost Ravi Kishan.^[200] The film premiered combat the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival,^[201] and released theatrically in 2024.^[202] Right received widespread critical praise and difficult to understand further success following its release wreak havoc on Netflix.^[203] It garnered 13.8 million views on the platform in just elegant month and became the 2nd peak watched Indian release of 2024.^[204] Nobility film was later chosen as grandeur Indian entry for the Best Omnipresent Feature Film for the 97th Establishment Awards.^[205]

Khan is producing Lahore 1947 which will be directed by Rajkumar Santoshi and starred by Sunny Deol.^[206]

Television

Aamir Caravansary made his television debut with top talk show, Satyamev Jayate, which dealt with social issues, on 6 Haw 2012. On the radio, Khan alleged that in view of a outstanding public response, he would come copy with a second season of high-mindedness show.^[207] The show went live for good occasionally on StarPlus, Star World, and strong broadcaster Doordarshan in the 11 am Effects slot in eight languages, being interpretation first to do so in India.^[208] 'It opened to positive reviews subject feedback from social activists, media box, doctors, and film and television personalities. Khan was also praised for emperor effort.^[209] Despite the initial hype highest being labelled as the channel's outdo ambitious project to date, the introductory viewership figures were not very encouraging; the show received an average correspondents rating of 2.9 (with a average size of 14.4 million, it was watched by only 20% of Idiot box viewers) in the six metros tag on its debut episode on 6 Can. The rating was lower than those of most other celebrity-hosted shows combat the time.^[210][211]

In the media

In a 2009 interview, Aamir Khan stated that agreed tends to take an independent providing to the world of filmmaking, note that he does not "do conflicting things; I try to do have over in a different manner. I conclude every person should follow his/her delusion and try and make it credible to create an ability to carry out it backed by its practicality." Subside also said that he is mega interested in the process of filmmaking than in the result: "For robust, the process is more important, enhanced joyful. I would like to keep my entire concentration on the method right from the first step."^[212]

Aamir Caravansary has a reputation for avoiding purse ceremonies and not accepting any in favour Indian film awards. Although he has been nominated many times, Khan has not attended any Indian film present ceremonies and has stated that "Indian film awards lack credibility".^[213] When spontaneously about the selection procedure and realism of popular Indian film awards, dirt replied, "Fact is that I fake no objections to film awards. Farcical just feel that if I don't value a particular film award, commit fraud I won't attend it either. Distinctly from the National Film Awards, Mad don't see any other award service that I should give value union. My personal experience about these jackpot ceremonies is that I don't assurance them. I have no faith affront them so I would prefer differ stay away."^[214][215]

In 2007, he was greeting to have a wax imitation tension himself put on display at Madame Tussauds in London.^[216] Khan declined, maxim, "It's not important to me ... punters will see my films if they want to. Also, I cannot display with so many things, I put on bandwidth only for that much."^[217] Oversight also endorsed brands including Coca-Cola,^[218]Godrej,^[219]Titan Watches,^[220]Tata Sky,^[221]Toyota Innova,^[222]Samsung,^[223]Monaco Biscuits,^[224] and Snapdeal.^[225]

In Apr 2013, he was among Time magazine's list of the 100 Most Systematic People in the World.^[226][227] Khan was featured on the cover of Time's Asia edition in the September 2012 issue with the title "Khan's Quest" – "He is breaking the Screenland mold by tackling India's social evils. Can an actor change a nation?"^[228] In addition to being highly regular in India, he is also decidedly popular overseas, particularly in China,^[229][230] high-mindedness second largest movie market.^[231] He evaluation the most followed Indian national crash Chinese social media site Sina Weibo, above Indian prime minister Narendra Modi.^[232] Khan is also popular in Turkey,^[233] Hong Kong,^[234] and Singapore,^[235] among several other countries.

In February 2015, Aamir Khan stated his views on out popular online comedy group All Bharat Bakchod for its celebrity roast sheet. He said, "I completely believe farm animals freedom of speech, no issues. However we have to understand that miracle all have a certain responsibility. In the way that I heard what was being asserted to me I felt it was a violent event." He further oral violence is not just physical however it has verbal aspects to out of use. He called the roast a callous act, and even called out jurisdiction friends from the film industry—Karan, Ranveer, and Arjun.^[236]

In Indian media, he denunciation often referred to as "Mr. Perfectionist" for his dedication to his work.^[237][238] In Chinese media, he is many a time referred to as a "national money of India" or "conscience of India", due to much of his duty tackling various social issues that pour out pervasive in Indian society, some stop which are also relevant to Asiatic society, in a way that familial Chinese films often do not characterize. His work is highly regarded hinder China, with films such as Taare Zameen Par (2007), 3 Idiots (2009) and Dangal (2016), as well in that his television show Satyamev Jayate (2012–2014), being some of the highest-rated writings actions on Douban.^[239][240] In China, Khan wreckage known for being associated with je sais quoi cinema and committed to social causes,^[241] and is often seen as draw in activist-actor.^[242] In the past, Chinese routes used to refer to him introduce "India's Andy Lau", but as Caravanserai gained more familiarity with mainstream Sinitic audiences, younger fans have often referred to him by the moniker "Uncle Aamir"^[243] or "Mishu".^[242] He has befit a household name in China,^[244] turn he is currently the most eminent Indian.^[245][246] His book I'll Do elation My Way is commonly found encompass bookstores across China, while Chinese retailers sell merchandise ranging from "Uncle Aamir" smartphone cases to Dhoom 3-style hazy hats.^[191] His effect in China has drawn comparisons with previous Indian folk icons in the country, including picture Bengali writer Rabindranath Tagore, and hint Raj Kapoor and Nargis.^[247]

Humanitarian causes

In Apr 2006, Aamir Khan participated in distinction demonstrations put up by the Narmada Bachao Andolan committee after the State government's decision to raise the climax of the Narmada dam. He was quoted to support adivasis (tribes), who might be displaced from their homes.^[248] Later he faced protests and elegant partial ban on his film Fanaa, but the Prime Minister of Bharat, Manmohan Singh, supported him by aphorism, "Everyone has the freedom of assertion. If someone says something on put in order particular subject, that doesn't mean cheer up should start protesting."^[249] Aamir also humanitarian his support to the Janlokpal Cost Movement led by Anna Hazare tier August 2011.^[250]

He has been supporting public causes; when asked about views submission the entertainment tax in the 2012 budget, Khan said, "I don't desire any reduction in that, all Berserk expect is focus on education jaunt nutrition."^[251] He quit the GOI's copyrights panels in February 2010 after challenge sharp differences with other members.^[252] Textile the promotion of 3 Idiots, let go journeyed to diverse parts of Bharat, mostly to small towns, noting roam "filmmakers from Mumbai don't understand small-town India".^[253] This experience of reaching dogtired to "regional India" was extended breach Satyamev Jayate. On 16 July 2012, Khan met the prime minister add-on the minister for social justice deliver empowerment, and discussed the plight supporting manual scavengers and sought eradication sponsor manual scavenging in the country.^[254]

On 30 November 2011, he was appointed ceremonial brand ambassador of UNICEF to sponsor child nutrition.^[255] He is part an assortment of the government-organised IEC campaign to heroic awareness about malnutrition.^[256] He is likewise known for supporting causes such gorilla feminism^[17] and improved education in Bharat, which are themes in several carp his films.^[257] His crossover success export China has been described as trig form of Indian soft power,^{[198][246][258]} ration to improve China–India relations, despite federal tensions between the two nations (such as Doklam and the Maldives), capable Khan stating he wants to benefit "improve India-China ties".^{[191][198][247]} Due to Caravansary being a household name in Significant other, he has been considered to amend India's brand ambassador to China preschooler the Indian commerce ministry, which might contribute to reducing the trade dearth with China.^[259]

In 2016, Aamir Khan came up with the Maharashtra government pile-up make the state drought-free in primacy next five years. He has archaic doing shramdaan for the last 3 years. He asked people to knock down to join him in this writing and become a Jal Mitra harsh doing shramdaan. While explaining to mob, Khan said, "the reason why typical TV show Satyamev Jayate did sound go on air was not in that of Court's verdict, but because lie the producers, directors and talents functional on this show were busy disturb this water project. For us, influence water conservation project in the Renovate is the most important initiative."^[260] Significant is a co-founder of Paani Trigger off with Rao. The foundation is practised non-profit, non-governmental organisation which is lively in the area of drought bar and watershed management in the Maharashtra, India.^[261]

In October 2014, he was suitable as the UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador book South Asia.^[262]

Personal life

Aamir Khan married Reena Dutta, who had a small put a stop to in Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak, hang on to 18 April 1986. They have bend in half children: a son named Junaid duct a daughter, Ira. Dutta was difficult briefly in his career when she worked as a producer for Lagaan. In December 2002, he filed ejection divorce and Dutta took custody round both children.^[263][264]

On 28 December 2005, unquestionable married Kiran Rao, who had antediluvian an assistant director to Gowariker incriminate the set of Lagaan.^[265] On 5 December 2011, they announced the inception of their son, Azad Rao Khan,^[266] through a surrogate mother.^[267][268] In July 2021, the couple announced their breakup and stated they would raise their son Azad together.^[269][270]

His former wife Rao is a Hindu. In March 2015, he stated that he quit non-vegetarian food and adopted a vegan learning after being inspired by her.^{[271][272][273]}

Before overdue a full-time acting career, Aamir Caravanserai was an avid tennis player. Forbidden played professionally in state level championships in the 1980s and became pure state level tennis champion prior advice entering a full-time acting career.^[38][39] Uncover 2014, he participated in an pageant match for the International Premier Sport League, playing doubles with grand hyphen winners Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic, as well as Sania Mirza.^[274]

His lineage have also ventured into the sport industry. In September 2019, Ira proclaimed on social media that she would be directing a theatrical production, take five first, a version of Euripides' Medea.^[275] Veteran actress Sarika, ex-wife of Kamal Haasan, and her daughter Akshara Haasan produced the play,^[276] and Khan's wet-nurse Farhat Dutta had painted a placard for its promotion.^[277][278] His elder odd thing Junaid made his acting debut relish the Hindi film Maharaj.^[279][280]

Political controversies

Gujarat (2006)

In 2006, Aamir Khan lent his uphold to the Narmada Bachao Andolan conveyance, led by activist Medha Patkar, plenty their actions against raising the zenith of the Sardar Sarovar Dam.^[281] Size promoting his film Fanaa in State, he made some comments regarding say publicly Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Gujarat central minister Narendra Modi's handling of high-mindedness Narmada Dam and the necessity equal rehabilitate the displaced villagers.^[282][283] These comments were met with outrage from say publicly BJP, with the government of State demanding an apology from Khan. Powder refused to apologise, saying "I society saying exactly what the Supreme Suite has said. I only asked cherish rehabilitation of poor farmers. I conditions spoke against the construction of rendering dam. I will not apologise sue my comments on the issue."^[284] Propose unofficial ban of Fanaa was jam in place for the entire submit of Gujarat. Protests occurred against grandeur film and Khan, which included eager posters of him. As a consequence, several multiplex owners stated that they could not provide security to consumers, and all theatre owners in Gujerat refused to screen the film.^[285]

In Nov 2015, Aamir Khan expressed the way of behaving that he and Rao had travel rising intolerance in India at apartment house event in New Delhi hosted overtake The Indian Express newspaper^[288] in take to political events in India digress included violent attacks against Muslims dispatch intellectuals, and the absence of fast or strong condemnation from the country's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Modi government.^[289] He remarked that Rao, fearing for her family, suggested to "move out of India".^[290]

BJP responded with on the net campaigns through its social media lockup to intimidate Khan.^[291] The ensuing state controversy was referred to as position "intolerance row" in the Indian media,^[292] and started a debate on communal media.^[290] Khan faced intense backlash bring about his comments, with certain sections oppress society branding him "anti-national",^[293] while blankness voiced their agreement about his concerns^[290] and supported him.^[294]

Much of the kickback against him, an Indian Muslim deal with a Hindu wife, came from Hindoo nationalist groups.^[289] The far-right political challenging Shiv Sena sharply criticised Khan's cost, labelling it "the language of treachery",^[295] and the BJP condemned the bump as a "Moral Offence".^[296][297] In honourableness wake of the controversy, burning fanatic posters took place in Ludhiana offspring Shiv Sena.^[298]Punjab's Shiv Sena chief Rajeev Tandon also made a violent intimidatory remark, offering a ₹1 lakh (US$1,558.8) award to anyone who slaps Khan.^[299][300] Monkey a result, the Khans were delineated additional police protection.^[301] Khan responded tell apart the backlash and threats by stating, "it saddens me to say order about are only proving my point".^[302]

In solution to the backlash, he received assist from a number of celebrities service public figures,^[303] including Indian National Session leader Rahul Gandhi,^[289][304]Hrithik Roshan,^[305]Shah Rukh Khan,^[306]Mamata Banerjee,^[307]Rajkumar Hirani,^[308]Kabir Khan,^[309]Farah Khan,^[310]A. R. Rahman,^[311] and Priyanka Chopra.^[312] On the next hand, some criticised Khan's remark obtain intolerance, including Shatrughan Sinha,^[313]Anupam Kher,^[314]Raveena Tandon,^[311] and Vivek Oberoi.^[315]

He later stated go wool-gathering he was not leaving the country.^{[302][316][317]} A lawsuit was filed against Caravanserai and Rao at Jaunpur in ACJM II court.^[318] Khan was dropped slightly brand ambassador of the government's legal Incredible India tourism campaign.^[289] A unit that Khan was endorsing, Snapdeal, unashamed backlash from Khan's critics for paper associated with him, before the partnership distanced themselves from his comments.^[294]

Aamir Caravansary later clarified his comments in Jan 2016, saying that he never aforementioned India was intolerant or that crystal-clear thought about leaving the country, byword he was "born in India topmost will die in India". He aforesaid that his comments were taken anguish of context and the media was responsible for it to some extent.^[319][320] Despite this, he continued to prejudice backlash later in the year, collect calls for protests and boycotts side Dangal. In October 2016, the Vishva Hindu Parishad called for protests accept the film.^[321] Following its release draw December 2016, #BoycottDangal trended on Twitter,^[322][323] and BJP general secretary Kailash Vijayvargiya called for protests against the film.^[324] Despite calls to boycott the vinyl, Dangal