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Aamir Khan Biography

Birth Name:

Mohammed Aamir Hussain Khan

Birth Place:

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Profession

actor/producer/wr/ed/di/m

Fast Facts

Played state-level tennis in school
Made his acting debut at age 8 in Yaadon Ki Baaraat (1973); the movie was directed by his uncle Nasir Hussain
Was cast for his school friend Aditya Bhattacharya's 40-minute silent film Paranoia (1983)
That is when he decided to make a career out of acting
Acted in his first ever feature film Holi (1984); was credited as Aamir Hussain
His first leading role in the movie Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak (1988) earned him overnight success
Started a production company named Aamir Khan Productions Private Limited in 1999
In 2003, appeared in a music video for the song "Jab Bhi Choom Leta Hoon," sung by Roopkumar Rathod
It is the only music video he has ever done
Received a Padmashri, the fourth highest civilian award in India, for his contribution to Arts in 2003
Made his directorial debut with the movie Taare Zameen Par (2007)
His movie Ghajini (2008) is the first Bollywood movie to have grossed more than 100 crore at the box office
It took the film only 18 days to reach the 100 crore mark
Was awarded the Padma Bhushan, India's third highest civilian award, in 2010
Was appointed the brand ambassador of the Incredible India campaign in 2009 by the Indian tourism ministry; continued in the post until early 2016
The success of his movie Dangal in China has earned him a huge fan base in the country
In Chinese movie circles, he is popularly referred to as Uncle Aamir

Awards

2016Stardust Awards-Star of the Year - Male: nominated
2015International Indian Film Academy Awards-Best Performance in a Leading Role (Male): nominated
2015Filmfare Awards-Best Actor: nominated
2015Screen Awards-Best Actor (Critics): nominated
2014Zee Cine Awards-Best Actor: nominated
2013International Indian Film Academy Awards-Best Picture: nominated
2013Stardust Awards-Best Actor - Thriller/Action: nominated
2013Stardust Awards-Film of the Year: nominated
2013Times Of India Film Awards-Best Actor Critics: nominated
2013Screen Awards-Best Actor: nominated
2012Global India Film Awards-Best Film: nominated
2012Screen Awards-Best Film: nominated
2012Filmfare Awards-Best Film: nominated
2011Screen Awards-Best Film: nominated
2011Airtel Super Star Awards-Super Star Unique Andaz - Male: nominated
2011Filmfare Awards-Best Film: nominated
2011Zee Cine Awards-Best Film: nominated
2010Screen Awards-Best Actor: nominated
2010International Indian Film Academy Awards-Best Performance in a Leading Role (Male): nominated
2010Filmfare Awards-Best Actor: nominated
2009Screen Awards-Best Film: nominated
2009Filmfare Awards-Best Film: nominated
2009Filmfare Awards-Best Actor: nominated
2009Screen Awards-Best Actor: nominated
2009International Indian Film Academy Awards-Best Performance in a Leading Role (Male): nominated
2008Zee Cine Awards-Best Film: nominated
2008Zee Cine Awards-Best Director: winner
2008Zee Cine Awards-Best Actor in a Supporting Role: nominated
2008Filmfare Awards-Best Director: winner
2008Filmfare Awards-Best Film: winner
2008Filmfare Awards-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2007Zee Cine Awards-Best Actor: nominated
2007International Indian Film Academy Awards-Best Performance in a Leading Role (Male): nominated
2006Global India Film Awards-Best Actor: nominated
2002Zee Cine Awards-Best Actor: winner
2002International Indian Film Academy Awards-Best Performance in a Leading Role (Male): winner
2002Zee Cine Awards-Best Film: winner
2002Zee Cine Awards-Best Film: winner
2002Zee Cine Awards-Best Actor: winner
2002International Indian Film Academy Awards-Best Picture: winner
2002International Indian Film Academy Awards-Best Performance in a Leading Role (Male): winner
2002International Indian Film Academy Awards-Best Picture: winner
2000International Indian Film Academy Awards-Best Performance in a Leading Role (Male): nominated