Aamir Khan Age, Wiki and Bio

Aamir Khan

Quick Info

ProfessionActor, Filmmaker
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth14/03/1965
Age59 years
BirthplaceMumbai, Maharashtra

Bio/Wiki

Full NameMohammed Aamir Hussain Khan
Nickname(s)Mr. Perfectionist, The Choco Boy
Zodiac signPisces
HometownMumbai, Maharashtra
ReligionIslam
Caste/SectSunni
EthnicityMixed (mainly Pathan)
Food HabitVegetarian (at the age of 50, he decided to quit non-vegetarian)
Address2, Hill View Apartments, Opposite Mehboob Studio, Hill Road, Bandra West, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
HobbiesListening Old Music, Watching Movies, Playing Chess, Tennis and Cricket

Physical Stats & More

Height5’ 6”
Weight70 kg
Eye ColorBrown
Hair ColorBlack
Body Measurements (approx.)
Chest40 inches
Waist30 inches
Biceps13 inches
Physical Transformations
  • For 'Ghajini' (2008): Chiseled eight-pack abs, Ghajini hairstyle became a sensation.
  • For '3 Idiots' (2009): Became lean and lanky to play a college student.
  • For 'PK' (2014): Lost several kilos to play the role of an alien.
  • For 'Dangal' (2016): Gained weight to play an old wrestler, had a salt and pepper look.
  • For 'Thugs of Hindostan' (2018): Fit and agile body with a nose pin, earrings, messy curly hair, and a handlebar mustache.
  • For 'Laal Singh Chaddha' (2020): Played a Sardar with a full-grown beard and hair.

Educational Qualification(s)

School(s)
  • J.B. Petit School, Mumbai (pre-primary education)
  • St. Anne's High School, Mumbai (till the eighth grade)
  • Bombay Scottish School, Mumbai (ninth and tenth grade)
College/UniversityNarsee Monjee College, Mumbai
Educational Qualification12th Standard

Personal Life

Date of Birth14/03/1965
NationalityIndian
HometownMumbai, Maharashtra
ReligionIslam
Caste/SectSunni
EthnicityMixed (mainly Pathan)
Food HabitVegetarian (at the age of 50, he decided to quit non-vegetarian)
Address2, Hill View Apartments, Opposite Mehboob Studio, Hill Road, Bandra West, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
HobbiesListening Old Music, Watching Movies, Playing Chess, Tennis and Cricket
Controversies
  • Allegations by his brother Faisal Khan: Aamir Khan faced public insult when his brother Faisal Khan blamed him for captivating him in the house and vigorously giving him pills.
  • Named his dog after Shah Rukh: Aamir called Shah Rukh Khan a dog, later apologized to Shah Rukh and his family.
  • Indians are intolerant: In December 2015, he made a public statement about Indians becoming intolerant, resulting in heavy criticism on social media.
  • Writer Jessica Hines claimed that he fathered her son Jaan during the shoot of Ghulam, which Aamir denied.

Relationships & More

Marital StatusDivorced
Affairs/Girlfriends
  • Reena Dutta
  • Kiran Rao
Marriage Date(s)
First Wife18 April, 1986
Second Wife28 December, 2005

Family

FatherLate Tahir Hussain (film producer)
MotherZeenat Hussain
Siblings
BrotherFaisal Khan (younger)
Sister(s)
  • Farhat Khan
  • Nikhat Khan (both younger)
Spouse
First WifeReena Dutta (m.1986 - div. 2002)
Second WifeKiran Rao (m.2005; div. 2021)
Children
Son(s)
  • Junaid Khan (from First Wife)
  • Azad Rao Khan (from Second Wife)
DaughterIra Khan (from First Wife)

Career

Debut
Film (child actor)Yaadon Ki Baaraat (1973)
Film (actor)Holi (1984)
Film (producer)Lagaan (2001)
TVSatyamev Jayate (2014)
Awards/Honours
  • Filmfare Awards: Best Male Debut for Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak (1989); Best Actor for Raja Hindustani (1997); Best Actor for Lagaan (2002); Best Actor (Critics) for Rang De Basanti (2007); Best Director for Taare Zameen Par (2008); Best Actor for Dangal (2017)
  • Academy Awards: Lagaan nominated for Best Foreign Language Film (2002)
  • BIG Star Entertainment Awards: BIG Star – Film Actor of Decade (Male) (2010)
  • Government Awards: Padma Shri (2003); Raj Kapoor Smriti Vishesh Gaurav Puraskar (2009); Padma Bhushan (2010); National Treasure of India (2017)
NoteAlong with these, he has many other awards, honours, and achievements to his name.

Favourites

FoodIndian and Moghlai dishes, Dal and rice
Actor(s)
  • Amitabh Bachchan
  • Dilip Kumar
  • Daniel Day Lewis
  • Leonardo DiCaprio
  • Govinda
Actresses
  • Waheeda Rehman
  • Geeta Bali
  • Madhubala
  • Sridevi
FilmPyaasa
Restaurant(s)
  • Frangipani at the Trident (Mumbai)
  • India Jones (Mumbai)
Fruit(s)
  • Banana
  • Apple
Tennis PlayerRoger Federer
Destination(s)
  • Mahabaleshwar
  • Panchgani
Cricketer(s)
  • Sachin Tendulkar
  • Sourav Ganguly
WriterLav Nikolayevich Tolstoy
Board GameSettlers of Catan
Song'Oh Re Taal Mile' from the film Anokhi Raat (1968)
Sport(s)
  • Tennis
  • Cricket

Style Quotient

Cars Collection
  • Mercedes Benz S600
  • Bentley Continental
  • Rolls Royce Ghost Phantom
  • Land Rover Range Rover SUV
  • BMW 6 series
Money Factor
Salary/Income (approx.)$8.06 million (INR 60 crore/film)
Net WorthRs. 800 crores (as of December 2022)

Some Lesser Known Facts

Aamir Khan smokes and drinks alcohol.
He comes from a film industry background; his father was a film producer, and his uncle was a filmmaker.
His great-granduncle Abul Kalam Azad was an Indian freedom fighter.
Aamir's father faced financial struggles due to failed film productions.
As a child, Aamir was fond of balloons and kites.
He started his acting career early, appearing in films at the age of 8.
Aamir showed interest in sports, particularly lawn tennis.
At 16, he worked as an Assistant Director on a film.
Aamir participated in unconventional marketing tactics for film promotion.
His breakthrough hit was the film "Dil" in 1990.
He narrowly missed a dangerous stunt while filming for the movie "Ghulam."
In 1996, he achieved success with the film "Raja Hindustani."
Aamir consumed alcohol to portray a drunk character convincingly in a song.
He got his ears pierced for a movie role in "Lagaan."
Aamir declined certain movie offers and appearances.
During the filming of "PK," he ate a significant number of paans.
He has maintained a unique tradition for celebrating his birthday with family.
Aamir made choices regarding movie roles and scenes that impacted their success.
He ventured into television with the talk show "Satyamev Jayate."
Aamir featured on Time Magazine's list of the most influential people.
His personal habits were discussed by his wife on a talk show.
The movie "Dangal" broke records in the Indian film industry.
Aamir underwent physical transformations for roles in his movies.
He took on the role of UNICEF ambassador.
Aamir prefers privacy and has unique interests.
He shares a son with his current wife through surrogacy.
Aamir has shown reluctance towards media engagements since 1990.
He has talents in videography and solving puzzles.
His work has garnered international praise.
Aamir starred in various films, including "Thugs of Hindostan."
He often explains the meaning of his favorite song to others.
In 2022, Aamir considered leaving the film industry but changed his mind.
He and his daughter addressed mental health in a video for World Mental Health Day in 2023.