Aamir Khan Date of Birth: 14 March 1965, Mumbai, India
Nickname : A.K. AK
Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m)
Aamir was first introduced as a child artiste in the
1970's hit
Yaadon Ki Baaraat (1973) -- he was the youngest child in the trio. He 'quit' movies and went on to become the state tennis champion for Maharashtra. Aamir also fell in love with the girl next door in the meantime. He proposed to her the day he turned
21, and she accepted. But apparently, there was opposition since she was from a Hindu family and he, from a devout Islamic one. So, they eloped, got married and returned to their homes. Aamir's wife Reena even appears in the song "Papa Kehte Hain" that made him the darling of the nation. From the tremendous success of
Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak (1988), which was released when he was 23, he has blossomed into India's finest actor. His list of sterling performances include
Dil (1990),
Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin (1990),
Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikander (1992),
Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke (1993), Andaz Apna Apna (1994), Bollywood Dreams (1995), Raja Hindustani (1996), Ishq (1997), Ghulam(1998) and
Sarfarosh (1999)Dil Chahta Hai( 2001), Lagaan (2001), Mangal Panday (2005), Fanaa( 2006) and Rang De Basanti (2006)
. Personal Quotes
""Every film I do means a lot to me. The failure of Mela, definitely made a difference to me. I am not comfortable with the idea of my films not releasing to their full potential.""
"There's a lot of talent both in
India and Pakistan. I think the talent in both these two countries should come together and entertain the world audience. If the right offer and opportunity comes my way, I'd love to do a movie in Pakistan." (12 May 2006)
Film making is like fighting a war with leadership at the front.
I found that what happened 150 years ago was happening again with Americans entering other countries and exploiting them but pretending they were doing a favor. It was this contemporary feel that attracted me.
My son is a harsh critic.
I enjoy the love I receive from my fans and my audience. But I think I know what is real for me and what is not.
Salary | Ghajini (2008) | Rs.150,000,000 |
| Fanaa (2006) | INR 100,000,000 |
| Rang De Basanti (2006) | INR 100,000,000 |
| The Rising: Ballad of Mangal Pandey (2005) | INR 80,000,000 |
| Dil Chahta Hai (2001) | INR 30,000,000 |