Saturday, May 22, 2010
AAMIR KHAN
PROFILE
Birth Name: Aamir Hussain Khan
Nick Name: AK
Commonly Known Name: The Choco Boy, Mr. Perfectionist
Religion: Muslim
Date of Birth (Birthday): 14 March, 1965
Birth Place: Mumbai
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Height: 5'5"
Weight: 74Kg
Eye Color: Black
Hair Color: Black
Status: NOW Married to Kiran Rao
No of Marriages: Two
Ex-Partners: Reena Dutt 1986-2002, 2 children
Debut Film: Holi
Languages: English, Hindi
Hobbies: Listening Old Music
Contact Address: 11 Bela Vista Apartements,
Bandra, Mumbai 50
Contact No.: 022 - 6463744, 6463930
FAMILY BACKGROUND:
Father's Name: Tahir Hussain
Mother's Name: Zeenat Hussain
Brother(s): Faizal
Sister(s): Nikhat, Farhad
Spouse: Reena Dutta (Divorced), Kiran Rao
Son: Junaid (from Reena Dutt)
Daughter: Ira (from Reena Dutt)
FAVOURITES:
Actors: Raghuvir Yadav, Om Puri, Naseer, Dilip Kumar
Actresses: Waheeda Rehman, Geeta Bali, Madhubala, Sreedevi
Author: Leo Tolstoy
Causes associated with: Supports Narmada Bachao Andolan, Saukat Khanum Cancer Hospital in Pakistan
Star endorses: Titan, Coca Cola, Samsung, Innova
Favourite Dish/ Recipes: Indian and Moghlai dishes
Favourite Actor: Dilip Kumar, Om Puri, Naseer, Raghuvir Yadav
Favourite Actress: Waheeda Rehman, Geeta Bali, Madhubala, Sreedevi
Favourite Movies: Pyassa
Favourite Color: Black
Favourite Destination: Mahabaleshwar and Panchgani
Favourite Perfumes: Jovan
Favourite Author: Leo Tolstoy
Likes: Watching Movies
Hobbies: Listening Old Music
Jail term served: None
Famous pairing: Juhi Chawla
Most Remembered For: QSQT, Raja Hindustani, Lagaan, Directing Taare Zameen Par
AAMIR KHAN BIOGRAPHY
Truly the most critically acclaimed among his peers, Aamir made his mark in Bollywood with the massive
hit Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak (1988), which was released when he was 23. Aamir is one of the three Khans that ruled
Bollywood in the Nineties, the other being Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan. Known as perfectionist, he insists on
getting a finished script before committing to a film and also refuses to work on more than one film at a time.
He does this to create believable characters, rather than just playing himself in film after film. Aamir will go
to great lengths to give a convincing portrayal - like, it is said, drinking heavily in order to play a drunken
scene in Raja Hindustani (1996), even though he doesn't drink in real life. Some critics call him the most complete
actor today for his ablility to do diverse roles. He refuses to attend awards ceremonies saying he doesn’t believe
in the authenticity of the selection and winning process.
Aamir Khan was first introduced as a child artiste in the 1970's hit Yaadon Ki Baaraat (1973) --
he was the youngest child in the trio. Aamir '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)Rangeela (1995), Raja Hindustani (1996), Ishq (1997),
Ghulam (1998) and Sarfarosh (1999).His performance in Earth (1998)as the Ice-Candy man has received rave reviews
from Indian and International critics. Using classic "method acting", Aamir acts in all genres of Indian films - comedy,
action, drama and romance. Though he performs in few films, Aamir Khanis acknowledged today as the most complete
Indian actor for his diverse choice of roles and films.
He has given sterling performances in a string of blockbustes inccliding Dil (1990), Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin (1990),
Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikander (1992), Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke (1993), Andaz Apna Apna (1994), Rangeela (1995), Raja Hindustani
(1996), Ishq (1997), Ghulam (1998) and Sarfarosh (1999), Lagaan (2001) and Taare Zameen Par (2007).
Litigations involved:
His brother Faisal once caused a media scandal by accusing Khan of
mistreating him and forcing him to take medication. Faisal was said to be mentally unstable.
On 31 October, 2007, the Bombay high court granted temporary custody of Faisal to their father,
Tahir Hussain. Khan's family came out in a public statement supporting him on all counts in this
matter. The statement was also signed by his former wife and the mother of his children, Reena Dutta.
Interesting Facts About Aamir Khan
•Aamir is the founder-owner of Aamir Khan Productions..
•Aamir made his debut as a film producer with the Academy Award-nominated Lagaan..
•His latest movie, 3 Idiots is the highest-grossing Bollywood film of all-time.
FILMOGRAPHY:
Taare Zameen Par - 2007
Fanaa - 2006
Rang De Basanti - 2006
Mangal Pandey - 2005
Dil Chahta Hai - 2001
Lagaan - 2001
Mela - 2000
Mann - 1999
Sarfarosh - 1999
Earth - 1998
Ghulam - 1998
Ishq - 1997
Raja Hindustani (1996
Rangeela - 1995
Aatank Hi Aatank - 1995
Baazi - 1995
Akele Hum Akele Tum - 1995
Andaz Apna Apna - 1994
Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke - 1993
Parampara - 1993
Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar - 1992
Sahebzaade - 1992
Daulat Ki Jung - 1992
Isi Ka Naam Zindagi - 1992
Time Machine - 1992
Afsana Pyar Ka - 1991
Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahin - 1991
Dil - 1990
Tum Mere Ho - 1990
Awwal Number - 1990
Deewana Mujh Sa Nahin - 1990
Jawani Zindabad - 1990
Love Love Love - 1989
Raakh - 1989
Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak - 1988
Holi - 1984
Madhosh - 1974 (Child artist)
Yaadon Ki Baaraat -1973 (child artist)
Projects in the Pipeline
Ghajini
Delhi Belly
AWARDS:
•Padma Bhushan in 2010.
•Padma Shri in 2003.
•National Film Award in 1989 (Raakh), 2001 (Lagaan) and 2008 (Taare Zameen Par).
•Filmfare Awards in 1989 (Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak), 1997 (Raja Hindustani), 2002 (Lagaan), 2007 )Rang De Basanti) and 2008 (Taare Zameen Par).
•Star Screen Awards in 1997 (Raja Hindustani) and 2008 (Taare Zameen Par).
•Zee Cine Awards in 2000 (Sarfarosh), 2002 (Lagaan) and 2008 (Taare Zameen Par).
•Two Bollywood Movie Awards in 2002 (Lagaan).
•Two IIFA Movie Awards in 2002 (Lagaan).
•Two Bollywood Movie Awards in 2002 (Lagaan).
•Two Apsara Awards in 2009 (Taare Zameen Par).
•Bollywood Hungama Surfers Choice Movie Awards in 2009 (Ghajini).
•V. Shantaram Awards in 2008 (Taare Zameen Par).
•Two Planet Bollywood People's Choice Awards in 2008 (Taare Zameen Par).
•Bollywood People's Choice Award in 2001 (Lagaan).
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