Aamir Khan Height Weight Age Wiki Net Worth, Affairs, Marriage, Wife, Children, Family Biography & much more. Mohammed Aamir Hussain Khan (born 14 March 1965) is an Indian actor, film director and producer who works in Hindi films. Through his career spanning over 30 years, Khan has established himself as one of the most popular and influential actors of Indian cinema. Khan is the recipient of numerous awards, including nine Filmfare Awards, four National Film Awards, and an AACTA Award, with one of his film productions also receiving an Academy Award nomination. He was honoured by the Government of India with the Padma Shri in 2003 and the Padma Bhushan in 2010, and received an honorary title from the Government of China in 2017.
Khan first appeared on screen as a child actor in his uncle Nasir Hussain’s film Yaadon Ki Baaraat (1973). As an adult, his first feature film role was in Holi (1984). He began a full-time acting career with a leading role in Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak (1988). His performance in Raakh earned him a National Film Award in the Special Mention category. He established himself as a leading actor in the 1990s by appearing in a number of commercially successful films, including Dil, Raja Hindustani—for which he won his first Filmfare Award for Best Actor—and Sarfarosh.
In 1999 he founded Aamir Khan Productions, whose first film, Lagaan (2001), was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, and earned him a National Film Award for Best Popular Film and two more Filmfare Awards (Best Actor and Best Film). After a four-year hiatus, Khan returned to appear in leading roles, notably in Fanaa and Rang De Basanti. He made his directorial debut with Taare Zameen Par (2007), which won him the Filmfare Awards for Best Film and Best Director. Khan’s biggest commercial successes came with Ghajini, 3 Idiots, Dhoom 3, PK, and Dangal, each having held the record for being the highest-grossing Indian film. Khan won his third Best Actor award at Filmfare for Dangal.
He has a large global following, especially in India and China, and has been described by Newsweek as “the biggest movie star” in the world. He has been regularly listed among The 500 Most Influential Muslims of the world. Khan is an activist and humanitarian, and has spoken out for various social causes, some of which have sparked political controversy. He also created and hosted the television talk show Satyamev Jayate. His work as a social reformer earned him an appearance on the Time 100 list of most influential people in the world in 2013. Khan has been married twice and he has three children.
Early life and background
Mohammed Aamir Hussain Khan was born on 14 March 1965 in Bombay to Tahir Hussain, a film producer, and Zeenat Hussain. Several of his relatives were members of the Hindi film industry, including his late paternal uncle, producer-director Nasir Hussain. Outside the movie industry, he is also related to Abul Kalam Azad through his grandmother. Khan is the eldest of four siblings; he has a brother—Faisal Khan—and two sisters, Farhat and Nikhat Khan. His nephew, Imran Khan, is a contemporary Hindi film actor. Khan is also the second cousin of six-time MLA, former BJP vice president and current Governor of Manipur Najma Heptulla, who is the grand-niece of Abul Kalam Azad.
As a child actor, Khan appeared on screen in two minor roles. At the age of eight, he appeared in Yaadon Ki Baaraat (1973), which was the first masala film in Bollywood. The following year, he portrayed the younger version of Mahendra Sandhu’s character in Madhosh. Khan attended J.B. Petit School for his pre-primary education, later switching to St. Anne’s High School, Bandra, until the eighth grade, and completed his ninth and tenth grades at Bombay Scottish School, Mahim. He played tennis in state level championships and became a state-level champion. He professed he was “much more into sports than studies”. Khan completed his twelfth grade at Mumbai’s Narsee Monjee College, and described his childhood as “tough” due to the financial problems his father had, as his film productions were mostly unsuccessful. Khan said, “There would be at least 30 calls a day from creditors calling for their money,” and that he was always at risk of being expelled from school for non-payment of fees.
At the age of sixteen, Khan was involved in the experimental process of making a 40-minute silent film, Paranoia, which was directed by his school friend Aditya Bhattacharya. The film was funded by filmmaker Shriram Lagoo, an acquaintance of Bhattacharya, who provided them with a few thousand rupees. Khan’s parents did not want him to make films and wished that he would instead pursue a “steady” career as an engineer or doctor; for that reason, the shooting schedule of Paranoia was kept secret. In the film, he played the lead role alongside actors Neena Gupta and Victor Banerjee while simultaneously assisting Bhattacharya. He said that the experience of working on it encouraged him to pursue a career in film.
Khan subsequently joined a theatre group called Avantar, where he worked backstage for over a year. He made his stage debut with a small role in the company’s Gujarati play, Kesar Bina, at Prithvi Theatre. He went on to act in two of their Hindi plays, and one English play, which was titled Clearing House. After completing high school, Khan decided to discontinue studying, and work instead as an assistant director to Hussain on the Hindi films Manzil Manzil and Zabardast.
Aamir Khan Height Weight Age Body Statistics Biography
| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Mohammed Aamir Hussain Khan |
| Nickname(s) | Mr. Perfectionist, The Choco Boy |
| Profession(s) | • Actor • Filmmaker |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height (approx.) | in centimeters– 168 cm in meters– 1.68 m in feet inches– 5’ 6” |
| Weight (approx.) | in kilograms– 70 kg in pounds– 154 lbs |
| Body Measurements (approx.) | – Chest: 40 inches – Waist: 30 inches – Biceps: 13 inches |
| Eye Colour | Brown |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Physical Transformations | • For ‘Ghajini’ (2008) This was the first time when the actor made headlines for his physical transformation. His chiseled eight-pack abs suited well to his character of a wrecked lover that he played in the film, and it became a sensation among the youth and other actors in the industry. Moreover, the Ghajini hairstyle crated a stir among his fans. • For ‘3 Idiots’ (2009) To play a college student in the film, Aamir shed his eight-pack abs physique, that he built to play an intense character in Ghajini, and became lean and lanky for the role. • For ‘PK’ (2014) To play the role of an alien in the film, the actor lost several kilos of weight to get a perfect shape for the character. His long ears in the film added extra badge to the character. • For ‘Dangal’ (2016) To play an old wrestler in the film, he had to look strong yet aged. To get a slat and pepper look for the role, the actor had to gain a lot of weight. This transformation of his held the audience spellbound. • For ‘Thugs of Hindostan’ (2018) This time, the actor appeared in a fit and agile looking body with a nose pin, earrings, messy curly hair, and a handlebar moustache. This transformation left the audience speechless yet again. • For ‘Laal Singh Chaddha’ (2020) The actor left the audience mesmerised once again when he played a Sardar in the film with a full grown beard and hair; the film is an adaptation of the 1994 American film Forrest Gump. |
| Career | |
| Debut | Film (child actor): Yaadon Ki Baaraat (1973) Film (actor) Holi (1984) Film (producer): Lagaan (2001) TV: Satyamev Jayate (2014) |
| Awards/Honours | Filmfare Awards 1989: Best Male Debut for Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak 1997: Best Actor for Raja Hindustani 2002: Best Actor for Lagaan 2007: Best Actor (Critics) for Rang De Basanti 2008: Best Director for Taare Zameen Par 2017: Best Actor for Dangal Academy Awards 2002: Film Lagaan was nominated for Best Foreign Language Film BIG Star Entertainment Awards 2010: BIG Star – Film Actor of Decade (Male) Government Awards 2003: Padma Shri by the Government of India 2009: Raj Kapoor Smriti Vishesh Gaurav Puraskar by the Government of Maharashtra 2010: Padma Bhushan by the Government of India 2017: National Treasure of India by the Government of China Note: Along with these, he has many other awards, honours, and achievements to his name. |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 14 March 1965 |
| Age (as of 2022) | 57 Years |
| Birthplace | Mumbai, Maharashtra |
| Zodiac sign | Pisces |
| Signature | |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Mumbai, Maharashtra |
| 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/University | Narsee Monjee College, Mumbai |
| Educational Qualification | 12th Standard |
| Religion | Islam |
| Caste/Sect | Sunni |
| Ethnicity | Mixed (mainly Pathan) |
| Food Habit | Vegetarian (at the age of 50, he decided to quit non-vegetarian) |
| Address | 2, Hill View Apartments, Opposite Mehboob Studio, Hill Road, Bandra West, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Hobbies | Listening 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 saying that he is mentally ill. The stuff even reached the court, and his guardianship was given to his father. However, his father gave the liability back to Aamir. • Named his dog after Shah Rukh: Aamir had previously called Shah Rukh Khan a dog while declaring that he had named his dog after him. Later, he apologised to Shah Rukh and his family by visiting Shah Rukh’s home. • Indians are intolerant: In December 2015, he made a public statement that he thinks Indians are getting intolerant; the statement received heavy criticism on social media. • Writer Jessica Hines’ claim that he fathered her son: During the shoot of Ghulam, Aamir attracted controversy when famous writer Jessica Hines claimed that Aamir was the father of her son Jaan. It was featured in Stardust magazine that Aamir was madly in love with her and they were in a live-in relationship. When Jessica got pregnant, things got changed and Aamir forced him to abort the child, but she ignored his decision and gave birth to a baby boy to which Aamir never agreed. However, Jessica has also never publicly accepted it but also has never denied it. |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status | Divorced |
| Affairs/Girlfriends | • Reena Dutta • Kiran Rao |
| Marriage Date(s) | First Wife: 18 April, 1986 Second Wife: 28 December, 2005 |
| Family | |
| Wives/Spouse(s) | • First Wife: Reena Dutta (m.1986 – div. 2002) • Second Wife: Kiran Rao (m.2005; div. 2021) (Note: Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao announced their separation in a joint statement on 3 July 2021.) |
| Children | Son(s)– 2 • Junaid Khan (from First Wife) • Azad Rao Khan (from Second Wife) Daughter– 1 • Ira Khan (from First Wife) |
| Parents | Father– Late Tahir Hussain (film producer) Mother– Zeenat Hussain |
| Siblings | Brother– 1 • Faisal Khan (younger) Sister(s)– 2 • Farhat Khan • Nikhat Khan (both younger) |
| Favourites | |
| Food | Indian 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 |
| Film | Pyaasa |
| Restaurant(s) | Frangipani at the Trident (Mumbai), India Jones (Mumbai) |
| Fruit(s) | Banana, Apple |
| Tennis Player | Roger Federer |
| Destination(s) | Mahabaleshwar and Panchgani |
| Cricketer(s) | Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly |
| Writer | Lav Nikolayevich Tolstoy |
| Board Game | Settlers 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 (approx.) | $8.06 million (INR 60 crore/film) |
| Net Worth (approx.) | $200 million (INR 1302 crore) |
Personal life
Khan married Reena Dutta, who had a small part in Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak, on 18 April 1986. They have two children: a son named Junaid and a daughter, Ira. Dutta was involved briefly in Khan’s career when she worked as a producer for Lagaan. In December 2002, Khan filed for divorce and Dutta took custody of both children.
On 28 December 2005, Khan married Kiran Rao, who had been an assistant director to Gowariker on the set of Lagaan. On 5 December 2011, they announced the birth of their son, Azad Rao Khan, through a surrogate mother. In 2007, Khan lost a custody battle for his younger brother Faisal to their father, Tahir Hussain, who died on 2 February 2010. In July 2021, the couple announced their separation and told they would raise their son Azad as co-parents.
As a practising Muslim, Khan along with his mother Zeenat, performed Hajj, an annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, and a mandatory religious duty for Muslims, in 2013. His wife Rao is a Hindu. In March 2015, Khan stated that he quit non-vegetarian food and adopted a vegan lifestyle after being inspired by her.
Before pursuing a full-time acting career, Khan was an avid tennis player. He played professionally in state level championships in the 1980s and became a state level tennis champion prior to entering a full-time acting career. In 2014, Khan participated in an exhibition match for the International Premier Tennis League, playing doubles with grand slam winners Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic, as well as Sania Mirza.
Aamir Khan considers Babasaheb Ambedkar as his inspiration. “Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar was fearless. He propagated love and humanity. He loved people and gave them a thought of humanity. Babasaheb never gave up he was fearless. So today I have had difficulties, problems or situation is bad I remember Babasaheb. That’s why I get inspiration from him. That’s why Babasaheb is my role model” said Aamir Khan.
Khan’s children have also ventured into the entertainment industry. In September 2019, Ira announced on social media that she would be directing a theatrical production, her first, a version of Euripides’ Medea. Veteran actress Sarika, ex-wife of Kamal Haasan, and her daughter Akshara Haasan produced the play, and Khan’s sister Farhat Dutta had painted a poster for its promotion.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Credited as |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Role | |
| 1973 | Yaadon Ki Baaraat | |
| 1974 | Madhosh | |
| 1983 | Paranoia | Assistant director |
| 1984 | Manzil Manzil | Assistant director |
| Holi | Madan Sharma | |
| 1988 | Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak | Assistant writer |
| 1989 | Raakh | |
| Love Love Love | Amit | |
| 1990 | Awwal Number | |
| Tum Mere Ho | Shiva | |
| Dil | Raja | |
| Deewana Mujh Sa Nahin | Ajay Sharma | |
| Jawani Zindabad | Shashi Sharma | |
| 1991 | Afsana Pyaar Ka | |
| Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin | Raghu Jetley | |
| 1992 | Isi Ka Naam Zindagi | |
| Daulat Ki Jung | Rajesh Chaudhry | |
| Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar | Sanjaylal Sharma | |
| 1993 | Pehla Nasha | |
| Parampara | Ranbir Prithvi Singh | |
| Damini | Himself | |
| Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke | Screenwriter | Rahul Malhotra |
| 1994 | Andaz Apna Apna | |
| 1995 | Baazi | |
| Aatank Hi Aatank | Rohan | |
| Rangeela | Munna | |
| Akele Hum Akele Tum | Rohit Kumar | |
| 1996 | Raja Hindustani | |
| 1997 | Ishq | |
| 1998 | Ghulam | Playback singer |
| Earth | Dil Navaz | |
| 1999 | Sarfarosh | |
| Mann | Dev Karan Singh | |
| 2000 | Mela | Playback singer |
| 2001 | Lagaan | |
| Dil Chahta Hai | Akash Malhotra | |
| 2004 | Madness in the Desert | |
| 2005 | Mangal Pandey: The Rising | Playback singer |
| 2006 | Rang De Basanti | Playback singer |
| Fanaa | Rehan Qadri | |
| 2007 | Taare Zameen Par | Director Playback singer |
| 2008 | Jaane Tu… Ya Jaane Na | Producer |
| Ghajini | Co-writer | Sanjay Singhania |
| 2009 | Luck by Chance | |
| 3 Idiots | Ranchhoddas “Rancho” Shamaldas Chanchad/ Phunsukh Wangdu | |
| 2010 | Peepli Live | Producer |
| Dhobi Ghat | Arun | |
| 2011 | Big in Bollywood | |
| Delhi Belly | Disco Fighter | |
| 2012 | Talaash: The Answer Lies Within | |
| 2013 | Bombay Talkies | |
| Rubaru Roshni | Himself | |
| Dhoom 3 | Sahir Khan/Samar Khan | |
| 2014 | PK | |
| 2015 | Dil Dhadakne Do | |
| 2016 | Dangal | Playback singer |
| 2017 | Secret Superstar | |
| 2018 | Thugs of Hindostan | |
| 2021 | Koi Jaane Na | |
| 2022 | Laal Singh Chaddha | |
| TBA | Mogul |