Aamir Khan

Aamir Khan, born on 14 March 1965 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, is an Indian actor and filmmaker with around 60 credits. He is widely known for leading roles in Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India (2001) as Bhuvan, Dil Chahta Hai (2001) as Akash Malhotra, and Rang De Basanti (2006) as Daljit ‘DJ’ Singh. Earlier, he played Amar Manohar in Andaz Apna Apna (1994).

In 2007 he directed Like Stars on Earth, also appearing as Ram Shankar Nikumbh, and in 2008 he won the Filmfare Award for Best Director. His later credits include Ghajini (2008), 3 Idiots (2009) as Rancho, Talaash (2012), Dhoom 3 (2013) and PK (2014). The most recent title among his best-known films is Dangal (2016), in which he played Mahavir Singh Phogat. His honours include the Padma Shri (2003), the Padma Bhushan (2010) and CNN-News18 Indian of the Year 2008.

Where to watch their movies

• Google Play Movies: 3 Idiots, Like Stars on Earth
• YouTube: 3 Idiots, Like Stars on Earth

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Frequent co-stars

• Mona Singh · 3 films together: 3 Idiots, Laal Singh Chaddha, Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos
• R. Madhavan · 2 films together: 3 Idiots, Rang De Basanti
• Fatima Sana Shaikh · 2 films together: Dangal, Thugs of Hindostan
• Boman Irani · 2 films together: 3 Idiots, PK
• Sharman Joshi · 2 films together: 3 Idiots, Rang De Basanti
• Kareena Kapoor Khan · 2 films together: 3 Idiots, Laal Singh Chaddha

Awards won

• Padma Bhushan (2010)
• CNN-News18 Indian of the Year (2008)
• Filmfare Award for Best Director (2008)
• Padma Shri in arts (2003)

Career at a glance

First credit: Yaadon Ki Baaraat (1973) · Credits: 60

Roles played

Titles reviewed on Drama4U

• 3 Idiots2009 · Ranchoddas "Rancho" ChanchadReviewed
• Like Stars on Earth2007 · DirectorReviewed
• Like Stars on Earth2007 · Ram Shankar NikumbhReviewed

Other work

• Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos2026 · Jimmy Mario
• The Ba***ds of Bollywood2025 · Aamir Khan
• Coolie2025 · Dahaa
• Sitaare Zameen Par2025 · Gulshan Arora
• Salaam Venky2022 · The man
• Laal Singh Chaddha2022 · Laal Singh Chaddha
• Koi Jaane Na2021 · Special appearance in the song "Har Funn Maula"
• Thugs of Hindostan2018 · Firangi Mallah
• Secret Superstar2017 · Shakti Kumar
• Dangal2016 · Mahavir Singh Phogat
• Dil Dhadakne Do2015 · Pluto Mehra / Narrator (voice)
• PK2014 · PK
• Dhoom 32013 · Sahir/Samar
• Bombay Talkies2013 · Self, special appearance in "Apna Bombay Talkies" (uncredited)
• Talaash2012 · Surjan Singh Sekhawat
• Delhi Belly2011 · Disco Fighter
• Dhobi Ghat2010 · Arun

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