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Aamir Khan

Actor, producer, director and television host

Born 1965

Aamir Khan is an Indian actor, producer, director and television host whose selective, research-led approach has repeatedly joined mainstream Hindi cinema to unusually ambitious subjects. Born into a filmmaking family, he appeared as a child performer in Yaadon Ki Baaraat, worked behind the camera as an assistant director, and made his adult breakthrough in Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak. Raakh, Dil, Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar, Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke, Andaz Apna Apna, Rangeela, Raja Hindustani, Ghulam, Sarfarosh and 1947: Earth then established a career willing to move between romance, comedy and social drama; he also co-wrote Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke. He founded Aamir Khan Productions to make Lagaan, serving as star and producer of the cricket epic that became India's Academy Award nominee. Dil Chahta Hai, Rang De Basanti, Fanaa, Ghajini, 3 Idiots, Talaash, Dhoom 3, PK and Dangal extended his reach, while Taare Zameen Par marked his feature-directing debut. As a producer he has backed films including Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na, Peepli Live, Delhi Belly, Secret Superstar and Kiran Rao's Laapataa Ladies; on television, Satyamev Jayate used a prime-time talk format for reporting on social issues. After Laal Singh Chaddha, he returned to a leading role with R. S. Prasanna's Sitaare Zameen Par in 2025 and made guest appearances in Coolie and Happy Patel. His work since then has included the Aamir Khan Talkies distribution and filmmaking channel, a 2026 BFI career conversation, Screen Academy teaching, and a stated decision to prioritize acting while the production company released Happy Patel, Ek Din and Batwara 1947. In September 2026 the Singapore International Film Festival announced him as its Screen Icon Award recipient. He remains closely associated with Paani Foundation and Agatsu Foundation, and married Gauri Spratt in July 2026.

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ConnectionGauri SprattWife; their July 2026 marriage was confirmed by Khan's spokesperson.

ConnectionKiran RaoFilmmaker, former wife, co-parent and long-time creative collaborator across AKP and Paani Foundation.

ConnectionAshutosh GowarikerDirector and writer of Lagaan, the film that launched Aamir Khan Productions.

Official records · wins and honours

Awards & Honours

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2017
FilmfareCompetitive win
Best Actor
Dangal
Official record
2010
Government of IndiaIndustry honor
Padma Bhushan
Contribution to art
Official record
2008
FilmfareCompetitive win
Best Director
Taare Zameen Par
Official record
2007
FilmfareCompetitive win
Best Actor (Critics)
Rang De Basanti
Official record
2003
Government of IndiaIndustry honor
Padma Shri
Contribution to art and cinema
Official record
2002
FilmfareCompetitive win
Best Actor
Lagaan
Official record
1997
FilmfareCompetitive win
Best Actor
Raja Hindustani
Official record

Best Actor

Padma Bhushan

Best Director

Best Actor (Critics)

Padma Shri

Best Actor

Best Actor