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{{short description|Indian actor and director (born 1965)}}
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{{For |other people with a similar name|Amir Khan (disambiguation)}}
 
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{{Infobox person
| name              = Aamir Khan
| name              = Aamir Khan
| image              = Aamir Khan.jpg
| image              = AamirKhan.jpg
| alt                = <!-- see BP:ALT -->
| alt                = Aamir Khan
| caption            = Khan in 2014
| caption            = Aamir Khan
| nationality        = [[India]]n
| other_names        = Mr Perfectionist
| birth_name        = Mohammed Aamir Hussain Khan
| birth_name        = Mohammed Aamir Hussain Khan
| birth_date        = {{Birth date and age |1965|3|14|df=y}}
| birth_date        = {{Birth date and age |1965|3|14|df=y}}
| birth_place        = [[Bombay, Maharashtra]], India
| birth_place        = [[Bombay]], [[Maharashtra]], India
| other_names        =
| spouse            = {{unbulleted list|{{marriage|[[Reena Dutta]]|1986|2002|reason=divorced}}|{{marriage|[[Kiran Rao]]|2005}}}}
| net_worth          = $180 million (2020)<ref>{{cite news|url=https://gulfnews.com/photos/entertainment/meet-the-worlds-richest-movie-star-an-indian-shah-rukh-khan-1.1578313981556?slide=15|title=Meet the world's richest movie star, an Indian: Shah Rukh Khan|date=6 January 2020|first=Shreya |last=Bhatia|website=[[Gulf News]] |access-date=15 March 2019}}</ref>
| parents            = [[Tahir Hussain]] (father) <br /> [[Zeenat Hussain]] (mother)
| spouse            = {{unbulleted list|{{marriage|Reena Dutta|1986|2002|reason=divorced}}|{{marriage|[[Kiran Rao]]|2005|3 July 2021|reason=divorced}}}}
| occupation        = [[Actor]], [[Producer]], [[Movie director|Director]]
| children          = 3
| years_active      = 1984–present
| works              = [[Aamir Khan filmography|Full list]]
| height            = 163 cm
| occupation        = {{flatlist|
| relatives          = [[Faisal Khan]] (brother) <br /> See [[Li3st of Hindi film clans#Khan-Hussain family|Khan-Hussain family]]
* Actor
| signature          =
* [[Film director|director]]
* [[Film producer|producer]]
* [[Screenwriter|writer]]
* [[talk-show host]]
| years_active = 1973–present
| education    = [[Narsee Monjee College]]
}}
}}
| website            = <!--{{url|www.aamirkhan.com}}-->
| honours            = [[Padma Shri]] (2003)<br />[[Padma Bhushan]] (2010)<br /> National Treasure of India, [[Government of China]] (2017)
| awards            = [[List of awards and nominations received by Aamir Khan|Full list]]
| father            = [[Tahir Hussain]]
| relatives          = See [[List of Hindi film families|Khan–Hussain family]]
}}
'''Mohammed Aamir Hussain Khan''' ({{IPA-hns|ˈaːmɪr xaːn|pron}}; born 14 March 1965) is an Indian actor, [[Film director|director]], producer, and television talk show host. Through his career spanning over 30 years in [[Bollywood|Hindi films]], Khan has established himself as one of the most popular and influential actors of Indian cinema.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2006/aug/17sd11.htm|title=Readers' Picks: Top Bollywood Actors|date=17 August 2006|publisher=Rediff|access-date=26 January 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2006/aug/08sld11.htm|title=Powerlist: Top Bollywood Actors|date=8 August 2006|publisher=Rediff|access-date=26 January 2010}}</ref> He has a large global following, especially in India and China, and has been described by ''[[Newsweek]]'' as "the biggest movie star"<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.movietalkies.com/news/whoa-aamir-khan-worlds-biggest-superstar/ |title=Whoa! Aamir Khan Is 'World's Biggest Superstar'!|date=13 March 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.koimoi.com/bollywood-news/aamir-khan-is-the-worlds-biggest-superstar-says-a-trade-analyst/ |title=Aamir Khan Is The Worlds Biggest Superstar Says A Trade Analyst!
|date=29 March 2018}}</ref> in the world.<ref name="newsweek">{{cite news|title=Aamir Khan is the biggest movie star on the planet—and a woke feminist, too|url=http://www.newsweek.com/bollywood-icon-aamir-khan-secret-superstar-worldwide-success-dangal-and-688775|work=[[Newsweek]]|date=19 October 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.forbes.com/sites/robcain/2017/10/03/if-secret-superstar-hits-big-aamir-khan-will-own-the-title-worlds-biggest-movie-star/
|title=Success By 'Secret Superstar' Could Give Aamir Khan The Title Of The World's Biggest Movie Star |work=[[Forbes]] |date=3 October 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.forbes.com/sites/robcain/2017/10/05/heres-why-aamir-khan-is-arguably-the-worlds-biggest-movie-star-part-2/|title=Why Aamir Khan Is Arguably The World's Biggest Movie Star, Part 2 |work=[[Forbes]] |date=5 October 2017}}</ref> Khan is the recipient of [[List of awards and nominations received by Aamir Khan|numerous awards]], including nine [[Filmfare Awards]], four [[National Film Awards]], and an [[AACTA Award]]. He was honoured by the [[Government of India]] with the [[Padma Shri]] in 2003 and the [[Padma Bhushan]] in 2010,<ref name="Padma Awards">{{cite web | url=http://mha.nic.in/sites/upload_files/mha/files/LST-PDAWD-2013.pdf | title=Padma Awards | publisher=Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India | date=2015 | access-date=21 July 2015}}</ref> and received an honorary title from the [[Government of China]] in 2017.<ref name="afternoondc" /> For years, he has been regularly listed one among ''[[The 500 Most Influential Muslims]]'' of the world.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.themuslim500.com/profiles/aamir-khan/|title=The Muslim 500: Aamir-Khan|language=en-US|access-date=14 April 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/22-Indians-among-worlds-influential-Muslims/articleshow/49315830.cms|title=Times of India on 22 most influential Muslims in India|language=en-US|access-date=14 April 2020}}</ref>
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 the [[experimental film]] ''[[Holi (1984 film)|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 [[National Film Award – Special Mention (feature film)|Special Mention]] category. He established himself as a leading actor in [[Hindi cinema]] in the 1990s by appearing in a number of commercially successful films, including ''[[Dil (1990 film)|Dil]]'', ''[[Raja Hindustani]]''—for which he won his first [[Filmfare Award for Best Actor]]—and ''[[Sarfarosh]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2000/nov/30aamir.htm|title=I become the audience|author=Press Trust India|date=30 November 2000|publisher=[[Rediff]]|access-date=26 January 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ibosnetwork.com/asp/clsActorDisplay.asp?actor=Aamir+Khan&layout=filmography|title=The Aamir Khan Station|publisher=IBOS Network|access-date=16 January 2009}}</ref> He also played against type in ''[[Earth (1998 film)|1947: Earth]]''.<ref name="rediff99" />
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 Providing Wholesome Entertainment|National Film Award for Best Popular Film]] and two more Filmfare Awards (Best Actor and [[Filmfare Award for Best Film|Best Film]]). After a four-year absence from the screen, Khan returned to appear in leading roles, notably in ''[[Fanaa (2006 film)|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 [[Filmfare Award for Best Director|Best Director]]. Khan's greatest global successes came with ''[[Ghajini (2008 film)|Ghajini]],'' ''[[3 Idiots]]'', ''[[Dhoom 3]]'', ''[[PK (film)|PK]]'', and ''[[Dangal (film)|Dangal]]'', each having held the record for being the [[List of highest-grossing Indian films|highest-grossing Indian film]],<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.inuth.com/entertainment/bollywood/dangal-box-office-collection-aamir-khan-film-surpasses-pk-in-week-3-becomes-highest-grosser-ever/|title=Dangal Box Office collection: Aamir Khan film surpasses PK in week 3, becomes highest grosser ever|date=8 January 2017|newspaper=InUth|language=en-US|access-date=16 January 2017}}</ref> while ''[[Secret Superstar]]''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/bollywood/121018/is-aamir-khan-worlds-biggest-superstar-heres-what-you-need-to-kno.html |title=Is Aamir Khan World's biggest superstar? Here's what you need to know!|date=12 October 2018}}</ref> holds the record for being the highest-grossing Indian film featuring a female protagonist.<ref name="hollywoodreporter" /> Khan won his third Best Actor award at Filmfare for ''Dangal''.<ref>{{cite news |url = http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/62nd-filmfare-awards-2017-winners-list/articleshow/56541241.cms|title = 62nd Filmfare Awards 2017: Winners' list |work = The Times of India |date = 15 January 2017 |access-date = 15 January 2017 }}</ref> His films are known for dealing with social issues in [[Culture of India|Indian society]],<ref name="time" /> and they often combine the entertainment and production values of commercial [[masala film]]s with the believable narratives and strong messages of [[parallel cinema]].<ref name="asianage" />
Khan is an activist<ref name="time" /> and humanitarian, and has participated and spoken out for various social causes, some of which have sparked political controversy. He is the lead donor of IPS media foundation that has funded Indian news websites like [[Scroll.in]], [[The Wire (India)|The Wire]] and many others.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Donors – IPSMF {{!}} The Independent and Public-Spirited (IPS) Media Foundation|url=http://ipsmf.org/donors/|access-date=2021-02-01|language=en-US}}</ref> He created and hosted the television talk show ''[[Satyamev Jayate (TV series)|Satyamev Jayate]]'', through which he highlights sensitive social issues in India, occasionally influencing the [[Indian parliament]]. His work as a social reformer, tackling issues ranging from poverty and education to abuse and discrimination, earned him an appearance on the [[Time 100|''Time'' 100]] list of most influential people in the world.<ref name="time" /> Khan was married to his first wife, Reena Dutta, for fifteen years, after which he married film director [[Kiran Rao]]. He has three children{{mdash}}two with Dutta, and one with Rao through surrogacy.
== 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.<ref name="Swarup">{{cite news|last=Swarup|first=Shubhangi|title=My Name is Mohammed Aamir Hussain Khan|url=http://www.openthemagazine.com/article/art-culture/my-name-is-mohammed-aamir-hussain-khan|access-date=10 February 2014|work=[[Open (Indian magazine)|Open]]|date=29 January 2011}}</ref><ref name="KaminskyPh.D.2011">{{cite book|author1=Arnold P. Kaminsky|author2=Roger D. Long PhD|title=India Today: An Encyclopedia of Life in the Republic: An Encyclopedia of Life in the Republic|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=VVxlfDHGTFYC&pg=PA407|date=30 September 2011|publisher=ABC-CLIO|isbn=978-0-313-37463-0|pages=407–408}}</ref> Several of his relatives were members of the Hindi film industry, including his late paternal uncle, producer-director [[Nasir Hussain]].<ref name="KaminskyPh.D.2011" /> Outside the movie industry, he is also related to [[Abul Kalam Azad]] through his grandmother.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/dream-to-make-a-film-on-maulana-azad-aamir-khan/|title=Dream to make a film on Maulana Azad: Aamir Khan|publisher=[[The Indian Express]]|work=IE Staff|date=9 January 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=It's a dream to make a film on Maulana Azad: Aamir Khan|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-its-a-dream-to-make-a-film-on-maulana-azad-aamir-khan-1947532|access-date=8 January 2014|newspaper=[[Daily News and Analysis]]|date=20 February 2014}}</ref>  Khan is the eldest of four siblings; he has a brother—[[Faisal Khan]]—and two sisters, Farhat and [[Nikhat Khan]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Azad-has-Aamirs-mannerisms-says-Aamirs-sister/articleshow/15326025.cms|title=Azad has Aamir's mannerisms, says Aamir's sister – Times of India|website=The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/2007/nov/02aamir.htm|title=Aamir's family condemns father, Faisal|website=www.rediff.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://movies.ndtv.com/photos/aamir-khan-is-maharashtrian-of-the-year-7023/slide/5|title=Aamir's life in pics|publisher=[[NDTV]]|access-date=20 February 2014}}</ref> His nephew, [[Imran Khan (Bollywood actor)|Imran Khan]], is a contemporary Hindi film actor.<ref>{{cite news|last=Singh|first=Prashant|title=Aamir moves nephew Imran to tears|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/aamir-moves-nephew-imran-to-tears/story-wH5QUsk8diT4XbEYfdMBkJ.html|access-date=28 November 2015|newspaper=Hindustan Times|date=13 February 2012}}</ref> Khan is also the second cousin of six-time MLA, former BJP vice president and current [[List of Governors of Manipur|Governor of Manipur]] [[Najma Heptulla]], who is the grand-niece of [[Abul Kalam Azad]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Reporter |first1=B. S. |title=Najma Heptullah |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/politics/najma-heptullah-114052600783_1.html |access-date=30 March 2021 |work=Business Standard India |date=25 May 2014}}</ref>
As a child actor, Khan appeared on screen in two minor roles. At the age of eight, he appeared in ''[[Yaadon Ki Baaraat]]'' (1973),<ref name="47faces">{{cite web|last=Verma|first=Sukanya|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-the-47-faces-of-aamir-khan/20120314.htm#1|title=Birthday Special: The 47 Faces of Aamir Khan|work=[[Rediff.com]]|access-date=20 February 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-most-ambitious-project-of-aamirs-career/20120314.htm|title=The Most Ambitious Project of Aamir's Career|work=Rediff.com|access-date=14 March 2012}}</ref> which was the first [[masala film]] in [[Bollywood]].<ref>{{cite web|last1=Cain|first1=Rob|title=Aamir Khan's 'Secret Superstar' Could Be India's Next ₹1,000 Crore/$152M Box Office Hit|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/robcain/2017/10/03/aamir-khans-secret-superstar-could-be-indias-next-₹1000-crore160m-box-office-hit/|website=[[Forbes]]|date=3 October 2017|language=en}}</ref> The following year, he portrayed the younger version of [[Mahendra Sandhu]]'s character in ''[[Madhosh (1974 film)|Madhosh]]''.<ref name="47faces" /> 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]].<ref name="school">{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Teach-India-Good-Morning-Aamir-sir/articleshow/3286093.cms?referral=PM|title=Teach India: Good morning Aamir sir|work=The Times of India|date=27 July 2008|access-date=20 February 2014}}</ref> He played [[tennis]] in state level championships and became a state-level champion. He professed he was "much more into sports than studies".<ref name="school" /><ref name="timesofindia">{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Aamir-the-tennis-champ/articleshow/6445576.cms?referral=PM|title=Aamir, the tennis champ|work=The Times of India|date=28 August 2010|access-date=20 February 2014}}</ref> Khan completed his twelfth grade at Mumbai's [[Narsee Monjee College]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-just-how-educated-are-bollywood-stars/20120112.htm#3|title=Just how educated are these Bollywood actors?|work=Rediff.com|access-date=20 February 2014}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite news|last=Raghavendra|first=Nandini|title=Aamir Khan buys out rights to father Tahir Hussain's 11 films|url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2011-06-13/news/29653478_1_films-aamir-khan-yash-chopra|access-date=8 January 2014|newspaper=[[The Economic Times]]|date=13 June 2011}}</ref>
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]].<ref name="mrblockbuster">{{cite news|last=Bamzai|first=Kaveree|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/Aamir+Khan:+Mr+Blockbuster/1/78177.html|title=Aamir Khan: Mr Blockbuster|work=[[India Today]]|date=7 January 2010|access-date=20 February 2014}}</ref> The film was funded by filmmaker [[Shriram Lagoo]], an acquaintance of Bhattacharya, who provided them with a few thousand rupees.<ref name="mentor">{{cite news|last=HT|first=Desk|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/10-things-we-bet-you-didn-t-know-about-aamir-khan/story-QbtPRFXGfcUPxAmBBbU44J.html|title=10 things we bet you didn't know about Aamir Khan|work=[[Hindustan Times]]|date=14 March 2015}}</ref> 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;<ref name="mrblockbuster" /> for that reason, the shooting schedule of ''Paranoia'' was kept secret.<ref>{{cite book|title=Rashtriya Sahara|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=ZiJuAAAAMAAJ|series=7–12|volume=4|year=1996|publisher=Sahara India Mass Communication|page=159}}</ref> In the film, he played the lead role alongside actors [[Neena Gupta]] and [[Victor Banerjee]] while simultaneously assisting Bhattacharya.<ref name="mentor" /> He said that the experience of working on it encouraged him to pursue a career in film.<ref>{{cite news|last=Crerar|first=Simon|url=https://login.thetimes.co.uk/?gotoUrl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thetimes.co.uk%2Ftto%2Farts%2Ffilm%2F|title=Aamir Khan on making it in Bollywood|work=[[The Times]]{{Subscription required}}|date=15 January 2010|access-date=20 February 2014}}</ref>
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 language|Gujarati]] play, ''Kesar Bina'', at [[Prithvi Theatre]].<ref name="mentor" /><ref>{{cite news|url=http://mobiletoi.timesofindia.com/mobile.aspx?article=yes&pageid=5&sectid=edid=&edlabel=TOIA&mydateHid=04-01-2010&pubname=Times+of+India+-+Ahmedabad&edname=&articleid=Ar00500&publabel=TOI|title=Aamir steers clear of controversy|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=4 January 2010|access-date=20 February 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140220073550/http://mobiletoi.timesofindia.com/mobile.aspx?article=yes&pageid=5&sectid=edid=&edlabel=TOIA&mydateHid=04-01-2010&pubname=Times+of+India+-+Ahmedabad&edname=&articleid=Ar00500&publabel=TOI|archive-date=20 February 2014}}</ref> He went on to act in two of their Hindi plays, and one English play, which was titled ''Clearing House''.<ref>{{cite web|last=Khubchandani|first=Lata|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/aamir-khan-a-fact-file-news-others-kkfvM4fcfac.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140408114709/http://www.sify.com/movies/aamir-khan-a-fact-file-news-others-kkfvM4fcfac.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=8 April 2014|title=Aamir Khan: A fact file|publisher=Sify.com|date=11 March 2004|access-date=20 February 2014}}</ref> 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]]''.<ref name="mrblockbuster" /><ref>{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Aamir-Khan-to-return-to-direction/articleshow/17347135.cms?referral=PM|title=Aamir Khan to return to direction|work=The Times of India|date=25 November 2012|access-date=20 February 2014}}</ref>
== Acting career ==
=== 1984–1989: Debut and career challenges ===
In addition to assisting Hussain, Khan acted in documentaries directed by the students of the [[Film and Television Institute of India]].<ref name="mag">{{cite journal|journal=Movie Mag|volume=June|pages=28–29|title=Aamir Khan: Can this Khan create Qayamat?|year=1988|publisher=Movie Magazine Ltd.}}</ref> Director [[Ketan Mehta]] noticed Khan in those films, and offered him a role in the low-budget experimental film ''[[Holi (1984 film)|Holi]]''.<ref name="mag" /><ref>{{cite web|last=Verma|first=Sukanya|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-aamir-khans-top-25-movie-moments/20121128.htm#1|title=Aamir Khan's 25 finest movie moments|work=Rediff.com|access-date=26 January 2010}}</ref> Featuring an ensemble cast of newcomers, ''Holi'' was based on a play by Mahesh Elkunchwar, and dealt with the practice of [[ragging]] in India.<ref name="Bhatkal2002">{{cite book|author=Satyajit Bhatkal|title=The Spirit of Lagaan|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=eBOtHi34YDIC&pg=PA14|year=2002|publisher=Popular Prakashan|isbn=978-81-7991-003-0|page=14}}</ref> ''[[The New York Times]]'' said that the film was "melodramatic" but "very decently and exuberantly performed by the nonprofessional actors".<ref>{{cite news|last=Canby|first=Vincent|url=https://www.nytimes.com/movie/review?res=9E0CE1D61238F93BA35757C0A963948260|title=Movie Review – Holi (1984)|work=[[The New York Times]]|date=8 April 1985|access-date=20 February 2014}}</ref> Khan played a rowdy college student, an "insignificant" role<ref name="Bhatkal2002" /> that was described by [[CNN-IBN]] as "lack[ing] in finesse".<ref name="genius">{{cite web|last=Chatterjee|first=Rituparna|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/holi-to-munna-bhai-aamir-khan-bollywoods-evolving-genius/173073-8-66.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140225170651/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/holi-to-munna-bhai-aamir-khan-bollywoods-evolving-genius/173073-8-66.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=25 February 2014|title=Holi to Munna Bhai: Aamir Khan, Bollywood's evolving genius|publisher=[[CNN-IBN]]|date=5 August 2011|access-date=20 February 2014}}</ref>
''Holi'' failed to attract a broad audience, but Hussain and his son [[Mansoor Khan|Mansoor]] cast Khan as the leading man in Mansoor's directorial debut ''[[Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak]]'' (1988) opposite [[Juhi Chawla]].<ref name="Bhatkal2002" /> The film is a tale of unrequited love and parental opposition, with Khan portraying Raj, a "clean-cut, wholesome boy-next-door".<ref name="Ganti2004">{{cite book|author=Tejaswini Ganti|title=Bollywood: A Guidebook to Popular Hindi Cinema|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=GTEa93azj9EC&pg=PA123|year=2004|publisher=Psychology Press|isbn=978-0-415-28854-5|pages=122–123}}</ref> It became a major commercial success, and catapulted both Khan and Chawla to stardom.<ref name="Bose2006">{{cite book|author=Derek Bose|title=Everybody Wants a Hit: 10 Mantras of Success in Bollywood Cinema|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=wv_mmculJ8kC&pg=PA29|date=1 January 2006|publisher=Jaico Publishing House|isbn=978-81-7992-558-4|page=29}}</ref> It received seven [[Filmfare Awards]] including a [[Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut|Best Male Debut]] trophy for Khan.<ref name="qsqtaw">{{cite web|last=Verma|first=Sukanya|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-celebrating-25-years-of-qayamat-se-qayamat-tak/20130429.htm#5|title=Celebrating 25 years of Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak|work=Rediff.com|date=29 April 2013|access-date=26 January 2014}}</ref>
''[[Raakh]]'', a crime thriller from Bhattacharya that was filmed before the production of ''Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak'', was released in 1989.<ref>{{cite web|last=N|first=Patsy|title=Aamir never wanted to be an actor|url=http://movies.rediff.com/slide-show/2009/jun/03/slide-show-1-aditya-bhattacharya-on-raakh.htm|date=3 June 2009|work=Rediff.com|access-date=12 June 2009}}</ref> Despite a poor reception at the box office, the film was critically acclaimed.<ref>{{cite web|title=Aamir Khan's Raakh to re-release after 20 years|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/boxoffice.php?id=14888807&cid=2359|date=19 May 2009|publisher=Sify.com|access-date=12 June 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150420145426/http://www.sify.com/movies/boxoffice.php?id=14888807&cid=2359|archive-date=20 April 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref> Khan was awarded a [[National Film Award – Special Mention (feature film)|National Film Award&nbsp;– Special Jury Award / Special Mention]] for his performances in both ''Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak'' and ''Raakh''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://dff.nic.in/2011/36th_nff_1989.pdf| title=36th National Film Festival (1989) | publisher=Directorate of Film Festivals|access-date=30 July 2011|page=72}}</ref> Later that year, he reunited with Chawla for the romantic comedy ''[[Love Love Love (1989 film)|Love Love Love]]'', a commercial failure.<ref>{{cite book|title=Sûrya India|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=7Vo8AAAAMAAJ|year=1989|publisher=A. Anand.|page=43}}</ref>
=== 1990–2001: Successful career and acting break ===
Khan performed in five films released in 1990. He found no success in ''[[Awwal Number]],'' ''[[Tum Mere Ho]]'', ''[[Deewana Mujh Sa Nahin]],'' or ''[[Jawani Zindabad]]''.<ref name="Chaudhuri2012">{{cite book|author=Diptakirti Chaudhuri|title=Kitnay Aadmi Thay|url=https://archive.org/details/kitnayaadmithayc0000chau|url-access=registration|year=2012|publisher=Westland|isbn=978-93-81626-19-1|pages=[https://archive.org/details/kitnayaadmithayc0000chau/page/213 213]–220}}</ref> However, the [[Indra Kumar]]-directed romantic drama ''[[Dil (1990 film)|Dil]]'' —a tale of parental opposition to teenage love—(opposite [[Madhuri Dixit]]) was a major success;<ref name="best">{{cite web|last=Mehta|first=Anita|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-looking-at-aamirs-15-best-roles/20100312.htm#1|title=The best of Aamir Khan|work=Rediff.com|access-date=26 January 2012}}</ref> it was highly popular among the youth,<ref name="Chaudhuri2012" /> and emerged as the highest-grossing Hindi film of the year.<ref name="Virdi2003">{{cite book|author=Jyotika Virdi|title=The Cinematic ImagiNation &#91;sic&#93;: Indian Popular Films as Social History|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=u8PKObcYMDIC&pg=PA185|year=2003|publisher=Rutgers University Press|isbn=978-0-8135-3191-5|pages=185–188}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=196&catName=MTk5MA== |title=Box Office 1990 |website=Box Office India |access-date=12 March 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131014081411/http://boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=196&catName=MTk5MA%3D%3D |archive-date=14 October 2013 |url-status=dead }}</ref> He followed this success with a leading role alongside [[Pooja Bhatt]] in ''[[Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin]]'', a remake of the American film ''[[It Happened One Night]]'', which was a box office hit.<ref>{{cite news |title= Aping Hollywood|first=Gautaman |last=Bhaskaran |url= http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/fr/2003/08/22/stories/2003082201380200.htm|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20031107053453/http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/fr/2003/08/22/stories/2003082201380200.htm|url-status= dead|archive-date= 7 November 2003|newspaper=[[The Hindu]] |date=22 August 2003 |access-date=2 March 2012}}</ref>
Khan appeared in several other films in the early 1990s, including ''[[Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar]]'' (1992), ''[[Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke]]'' (1993) (for which he also wrote the screenplay), and ''[[Rangeela (1995 film)|Rangeela]]'' (1995). Most of these films were successful critically and commercially.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=198&catName=MTk5Ng== |title=Box Office 1992 |website=Box Office India |access-date=12 March 2007 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080125141034/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=198&catName=MTk5Ng%3D%3D |archive-date=25 January 2008 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=199&catName=MTk5Mw== |title=Box Office 1993 |website=Box Office India |access-date=12 March 2007 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080410191229/http://boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=199&catName=MTk5Mw%3D%3D |archive-date=10 April 2008 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=201&catName=MTk5NQ== |title=Box Office 1995 |website=Box Office India |access-date=12 March 2007 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090130220613/http://boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=201&catName=MTk5NQ%3D%3D |archive-date=30 January 2009 }}</ref> Other successes include ''[[Andaz Apna Apna]]; a''t the time of its release, the movie was reviewed unfavorably by critics, but over the years has gained cult status.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.planetbollywood.com/Film/AndazApnaApna/ |title=Andaz Apna Apna |author=Ashley Gujaadhur |publisher=Planet Bollywood |access-date=26 January 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090908220825/http://www.planetbollywood.com/Film/AndazApnaApna/ |archive-date=8 September 2009 }}</ref> Less successful films included ''[[Isi Ka Naam Zindagi]]'' and ''[[Daulat Ki Jung]]''. In 1993, Khan also appeared in ''[[Parampara (1993 film)|Parampara]]''. Despite having an ensemble cast that included [[Sunil Dutt]], [[Vinod Khanna]], [[Raveena Tandon]], and [[Saif Ali Khan]], the film failed to find a wide audience and became a critical and commercial failure.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.talkingmoviez.com/parampara-hit-or-flop-box-office-collections/|title=Parampara Hit or Flop : Box Office Collections|work=Talkingmoviez.com|access-date=11 January 2018|language=en-US}}</ref> Khan was also cast in [[Time Machine (unfinished film)|''Time Machine'']]; however, due to financial constraints, the film was shelved and remained unreleased.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://noisebreak.com/15-indian-superstar-films-never-got-released-will-never-released/|title=15 Indian Superstar Films That Never Got Released And Will Never Be Released|date=21 March 2017|work=Noise Break|access-date=11 January 2018|language=en-US}}</ref>
Khan continued to act in just one or two films a year, which was an unusual trait for a mainstream Hindi cinema actor. His only release in 1996 was the [[Dharmesh Darshan]]-directed commercial blockbuster ''[[Raja Hindustani]]'', in which he was paired opposite [[Karisma Kapoor]]. The film earned him his first [[Filmfare Award for Best Actor]] after seven previous nominations, and went on to become the biggest hit of the year, as well as the third-highest grossing Indian film of the 1990s.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=202&catName=MTk5Ng== |title=Box Office 1996 |website=Box Office India |access-date=12 March 2007 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080125141035/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=202&catName=MTk5Ng%3D%3D |archive-date=25 January 2008 }}</ref> Adjusted for inflation, ''Raja Hindustani'' is the fourth [[List of highest-grossing films in India|highest-grossing film in India]] since the 1990s.<ref name="boi">{{cite news|title=Top Hits All Time|url=http://boxofficeindia.com/hit-down.php|access-date=27 January 2018|work=[[Box Office India]]}}</ref> Khan's career seemed to hit a plateau at this point in time, and most of the films to follow for the next few years were only partially successful. In 1997, he acted in ''[[Ishq (1997 film)|Ishq]]'', which performed well at the box office. The following year, Khan appeared in the moderately successful ''[[Ghulam (film)|Ghulam]]'', for which he also did [[Playback singer|playback singing]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=204&catName=MTk5OA== |title=Box Office 1998 |website=Box Office India |access-date=12 March 2007 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080122163707/http://boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=204&catName=MTk5OA%3D%3D |archive-date=22 January 2008 }}</ref>
John Mathew Matthan's ''[[Sarfarosh]]'', Khan's first film in 1999, was also moderately successful and was received better than usual at the box office.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=205&catName=MTk5OQ== |title=Box Office 1999 |website=Box Office India |access-date=31 August 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110121001140/http://boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=205&catName=MTk5OQ%3D%3D |archive-date=21 January 2011 }}</ref> The film and Khan were highly appreciated by movie critics, as was his role in [[Deepa Mehta]]'s Canadian-Indian [[Parallel cinema|art house]] film ''[[Earth (1998 film)|Earth]]'' (1998).<ref name="rediff99" /> ''Earth'' was internationally acclaimed<ref>{{cite web|title=Earth|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/earth_1999/|website=[[Rotten Tomatoes]]|access-date=7 December 2017|language=en}}</ref> by critics such as [[Roger Ebert]]<ref>{{cite web |url= http://rogerebert.suntimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/19991015/REVIEWS/910150301/1023 |title= Earth |access-date=9 December 2008 |last= Ebert |first= Roger |date= 15 October 1999 |work= [[Chicago Sun-Times]] }}</ref> for Khan's portrayal of Dil Nawaz ("Ice Candy Man").<ref name="rediff99">{{cite web |url= http://www.rediff.com/entertai/1999/sep/10earth.htm|title= Breaking new ground |access-date=9 December 2008 |last= Verma |first= Suparn |date= 10 September 1999 |work= [[Rediff]] }}</ref> His first release for the 2000s, ''[[Mela (2000 film)|Mela]]'', in which he acted alongside his brother Faisal, was both a box office and critical [[box-office bomb|bomb]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=206&catName=MjAwMA== |title=Box Office 2000 |website=Box Office India |access-date=12 March 2007 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080119231211/http://boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=206&catName=MjAwMA%3D%3D |archive-date=19 January 2008 }}</ref>
In 2001, he produced and starred in ''[[Lagaan]]'',<ref name="2001 BO">{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=207&catName=MjAwMQ== |title=Box Office 2001 |website=Box Office India |access-date=12 March 2007 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080122102503/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=207&catName=MjAwMQ%3D%3D |archive-date=22 January 2008 }}</ref> and received a nomination for [[Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film|Best Foreign Language Film]] at the [[74th Academy Awards]]. The film also received critical acclaim at several international film festivals, in addition to winning numerous Indian awards such as a [[National Film Awards|National Film Award]]. Khan also won his second Filmare Award for Best Actor.<ref name=lgn1 />
''Lagaan''<nowiki/>'s success was followed by ''[[Dil Chahta Hai]]'' later that year. The film was written and directed by then-debutant [[Farhan Akhtar]], and won the 2001 [[Filmfare Critics Award for Best Film|Filmare Critics Award for Best Film]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://awardsandwinners.com/category/filmfare-awards/2002/ |title=The Winners&nbsp;– 2001 |work=Awards and Winners |access-date=27 November 2015}}</ref> Khan then took a four-year break from Bollywood after his divorce from Reena Dutta.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.abplive.in/movies/unmissable-aamir-khans-boldest-acts-31854 | title=Unmissable: Aamir Khan's Boldest acts! | publisher=[[ABP News]] | work=ABP Desk | date=6 August 2014 | access-date=28 November 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://ia.rediff.com/movies/2002/dec/10split.htm | title=What went wrong with Aamir and Reena? | publisher=[[Rediff]] | work=Rediff desk | date=10 December 2002 | access-date=28 November 2015}}</ref>
=== 2005–2007: Acting comeback and directorial debut ===
Khan made a comeback in 2005 as the lead in Ketan Mehta's ''[[Mangal Pandey: The Rising]]'', which was screened at the [[Cannes Film Festival]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindujobs.com/thehindu/fr/2005/05/20/stories/2005052004130400.htm |title=The Hindu : Entertainment Bangalore / Cinema : Cannes premier for Naina |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100204184554/http://thehindujobs.com/thehindu/fr/2005/05/20/stories/2005052004130400.htm |archive-date=4 February 2010 }}</ref>
[[Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra]]'s ''[[Rang De Basanti]]'' was Khan's first film in 2006. His performance was critically acclaimed,<ref>{{cite news |url= http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/review/12493/index.html |title= Rang De Basanti |author= Taran Adarsh |date= 26 January 2006|work= Bollywood Hungama |access-date=26 January 2010}}</ref> earning him a [[Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor]] and various nominations for ''Best Actor''. The film went on to become one of the highest-grossing films of the year,<ref name="2006 BO">{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=212&catName=MjAwNg== |title=Box Office 2006 |website=Box Office India |access-date=12 March 2007 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080121025724/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=212&catName=MjAwNg%3D%3D |archive-date=21 January 2008 }}</ref> and was selected as India's [[List of Indian submissions for the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film|official entry to the Oscars]]. Although the film was not shortlisted as a nominee for the Oscar, it received a nomination for the [[BAFTA Award for Best Film Not in the English Language]] at the [[British Academy Film Awards|BAFTA Awards]] in England. In Khan's next movie, ''[[Fanaa (2006 film)|Fanaa]]'' (2006),<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/cast/id/65073/Fanaa |title= Fanaa: Movie Review |author= Taran Adarsh |date= 26 May 2006 |work= Bollywood Hungama |access-date=26 January 2010}}</ref> he played a [[Insurgency in Jammu and Kashmir|Kashmiri insurgent]] terrorist, his second antagonistic role after ''Earth'', the role offered him creative possibilities to try something different.<ref>{{cite book|last=Danielsrole|first=C.|title=I'll Do It My Way: The Incredible Journey Of Aamir Khan|date=2012|publisher=Om Books International|isbn=9789380069227|page=145|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=0tsyCwAAQBAJ&pg=PT145|language=en}}</ref>
His 2007 film, ''[[Taare Zameen Par]]'', was also produced by him and marked his directorial debut.<ref>{{cite web|title=Taare Zameen Par: Produced and Directed By Aamir Khan|url=http://www.taarezameenpar.com/|publisher=aamir khan productions|access-date=21 August 2013}}</ref> The film, which was the second release from [[Aamir Khan Productions]], opened to positive responses from critics and audiences. Khan's performance was well-received, though he was particularly applauded for his directing.<ref>{{cite web|title=Taare Zameen Par Critic review and Story|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/review-taare-zameen-par-may-change-your-life/54724-8.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081229080135/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/review-taare-zameen-par-may-change-your-life/54724-8.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=29 December 2008|publisher=ibnlive.in.com|access-date=21 August 2013}}</ref> Khan received the Filmfare Awards for Best Director and Best Film of 2007,<ref>{{cite web | url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2008-02-24/news/27701919_1_top-awards-filmfare-awards-critics-award | title=Taare Zameen Par: Shah Rukh, Kareena, Aamir shine in Filmfare Awards | newspaper=[[The Economic Times|Economic Times]] | date=24 February 2008 | access-date=28 November 2015 | last=Meena | first=Iyer}}</ref> as well as the [[National Film Award for Best Film on Family Welfare]].<ref name="pib.nic.in">{{cite web|url=http://pib.nic.in/archieve/others/2009/sep/r2009090707.pdf |title=55th National Film Awards for the Year 2007|publisher=Press Information Bureau ([[Govt. of India]])}}</ref> The film won other awards, including the 2008 Zee Cine Awards<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/features/2008/04/27/3817/index.html |title=Winners of the Zee Cine Awards 2008 |work=Bollywood Hungama |date=27 April 2008 |access-date=27 November 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110814222126/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/features/2008/04/27/3817/index.html |archive-date=14 August 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref> and 4th Apsara Film & Television Producers Guild Awards.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/features/2009/12/05/5746/index.html |title=Winners of 4th Apsara Film & Television Producers Guild Awards |work=Bollywood Hungama |date=5 December 2009 |access-date=27 November 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091208013537/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/features/2009/12/05/5746/index.html |archive-date=8 December 2009 |url-status=dead }}</ref> The film was initially acclaimed as India's official entry for the 2009 [[List of submissions to the 81st Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film|Academy Awards Best Foreign Film]].<ref name="toiosc">{{cite news
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=== 2008–present: Resurgence and global success ===
In 2008, Khan appeared in the movie ''[[Ghajini (2008 film)|Ghajini]]''. The film was a major commercial success<ref>{{cite web|title=Ghajini Opens to a Phenomenal Response All Over |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=671&nCat=box_office_report&PHPSESSID=0fc7ca1333fc137213d103000d2eac37 |website=Box Office India |date=27 December 2008 |access-date=13 May 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090107115102/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=671&nCat=box_office_report&PHPSESSID=86662c43b1beeec5699bf847408a97b9 |archive-date=7 January 2009 }}</ref> and became the highest-grossing Bollywood movie of that year. For his performance in the film, Khan received several ''Best Actor'' nominations at various award ceremonies as well as his fifteenth [[Filmfare Award for Best Actor|Filmfare Best Actor nomination]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Aamir Khans Nomination for Ghajini|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0451148/awards|website=Internet Movie Database|access-date=21 August 2013}}</ref>
In 2009, Khan appeared in ''[[3 Idiots]]'' as Ranchodas Chanchad. The film became the [[List of highest-grossing Bollywood films|highest-grossing Bollywood film ever]] at the time,<ref name="variety">{{cite news |url= https://www.variety.com/article/VR1118013378.html?categoryid=13&cs=1 |title= '3 Idiots' nabs Bollywood B.O. crown |author= Nama Ramachandran |date= 6 January 2010 |work= Variety |access-date= 26 January 2010 }}{{Dead link|date=February 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref><ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/29/stories/2009122957070300.htm | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100102101433/http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/29/stories/2009122957070300.htm | url-status=dead | archive-date=2 January 2010 | location=Chennai, India | work=[[The Hindu]] | title='3 Idiots' surpasses Aamir's last release 'Ghajini' | date=29 December 2009}}</ref> and broke the previous record set by ''Ghajini''.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/pk-dhoom-3-kick-bollywoods-10-biggest-blockbusters-ever/20150105.htm | title=PK, Dhoom 3, Kick: Bollywood's 10 Biggest Blockbusters Ever | publisher=[[Rediff]] | work=Rediff desk | date=5 January 2015 | access-date=28 November 2015}}</ref> ''3 Idiots'' was one of the few Indian films to become a success in [[East Asia]]n markets such as China<ref name="overseas">{{cite web|title=Three Idiots Creates History in China |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=3866&nCat= |work=30 December 2011 |publisher=Box Office India |access-date=30 December 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120107201817/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=3866&nCat= |archive-date=7 January 2012 }}</ref> and Japan<ref>{{cite web | url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Big-B-3-Idiots-iconic-in-Japan-too-Japanese-director/articleshow/26358996.cms | title='Big B', '3 Idiots' iconic in Japan too: Japanese director | publisher=[[The Times of India]] | work=PTI | date=25 November 2013 | access-date=28 November 2015}}</ref> at the time, making it the [[List of Bollywood highest-grossing films in overseas markets|highest-grossing Bollywood film ever in overseas markets]].<ref name="first">{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=4847&nCat= |title=Top Ten Overseas: Ek Tha Tiger Sixth |website=Box Office India |access-date=30 August 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120901195904/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=4847&nCat= |archive-date=1 September 2012 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/arounddetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=3946&nCat= |title=Top Overseas Grossers All Time: Three Idiots Number One |website=Box Office India |date=21 January 2012 |access-date=14 May 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120419170616/http://boxofficeindia.com/arounddetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=3946&nCat= |archive-date=19 April 2012 }}</ref> In May 2012, it was the first Indian film to be officially released on [[YouTube]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yto4_QFoLdA | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120525141104/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yto4_QFoLdA| archive-date=2012-05-25 | url-status=dead|title=3 idiots |publisher=YouTube |access-date=14 May 2012}}</ref> The film won six [[Filmfare Awards]] (including [[Filmfare Award for Best Film|Best Film]] and [[Filmfare Award for Best Director|Best Director]]), ten [[Star Screen Awards]], eight [[IIFA Awards]],<ref>{{cite web | url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/3-Idiots-bags-eight-awards-at-IIFA/articleshow/6016757.cms | title='3 Idiots' bags eight awards at IIFA! | publisher=[[The Times of India]] | work=PTI | date=6 June 2010 | access-date=28 November 2015}}</ref> and three [[57th National Film Awards|National Film Awards]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2010-09-16/news/28474568_1_malayalam-film-bengali-film-feature-film | title=3 Idiots most popular film; Big B best actor | newspaper=[[The Economic Times]] | date=6 September 2010 | access-date=28 November 2015 | archive-date=30 September 2013 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130930085504/http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2010-09-16/news/28474568_1_malayalam-film-bengali-film-feature-film}} [http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/big-b-3-idiots-win-national-awards/682056/ Alt URL]</ref> Overseas, it won the Grand Prize at Japan's Videoyasan Awards,<ref name="videoyasan">{{cite web|title=第４回ビデオ屋さん大賞|url=http://www.kinenote.com/main/feature/videoyasan04/|website=[[:ja:KINENOTE|KINENOTE]]|year=2014|access-date=14 December 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=『きっと、うまくいく』 が、第4回ビデオ屋さん大賞の 《大賞》 を受賞しました！|url=http://www.nikkatsu.com/news/201403/001723.html|website=[[Nikkatsu]]|date=25 March 2014|language=ja-JP}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Japan is going gaga over Bollywood|url=https://qz.com/310502/japan-is-going-gaga-over-bollywood/|work=[[Quartz (publication)|Quartz]]|date=11 December 2014}}</ref> and was nominated for [[Japan Academy Prize for Outstanding Foreign Language Film|Best Outstanding Foreign Language Film]] at the [[Japan Academy Prize (film award)|Japan Academy Awards]]<ref name="japan-hungama">{{cite web|title=3 Idiots to race for Japan Academy Awards|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/2382254/3-Idiots-to-race-for-Japan-Academy-Awards|website=[[Bollywood Hungama]]|date=27 January 2014}}</ref><ref name="japan-ibn">{{cite web|title=Aamir Khan's '3 Idiots' nominated for Japan Academy Awards|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/aamir-khans-3-idiots-nominated-for-japan-academy-awards/448063-8-66.html|website=[[IBN Live]]|publisher=[[CNN-News18]]|date=27 January 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140129033801/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/aamir-khans-3-idiots-nominated-for-japan-academy-awards/448063-8-66.html|archive-date=29 January 2014}}</ref> and Best Foreign Film at China's [[Beijing International Film Festival]].<ref>{{cite web|title=三傻大闹宝莱坞|url=https://maoyan.com/films/43|website=[[Maoyan]]|access-date=1 March 2018}}</ref>
Khan has been credited with opening up the [[Greater China|Chinese markets]] for Indian films. His father Tahir Hussain previously had success in China with ''[[Caravan (1971 film)|Caravan]]'',<ref name="chinadaily">{{cite news|title=Dangal underlines popularity of Indian films in China|url=http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/opinion/2017-07/20/content_30186720.htm|work=[[China Daily]]|date=20 July 2017}}</ref><ref name="rediff">{{cite web|title=Aamir: I couldn't really enjoy the food in China|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/aamir-i-couldnt-really-enjoy-the-food-in-china/20150521.htm|website=[[Rediff]]|date=21 May 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Aamir Khan's Father's Film Caravan Still Remembered in China. Now, it Loves PK – NDTV Movies|url=http://movies.ndtv.com/bollywood/aamir-khans-fathers-film-caravan-still-remembered-in-china-now-it-loves-pk-770762|work=[[NDTV]]|date=11 June 2015|language=en}}</ref> but Indian films declined in the country afterwards, until Khan opened up the Chinese market for Indian films in the early 21st century.<ref name="chinadaily" /><ref name="rediff" /><ref name="forbes-china">{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/robcain/2017/06/08/how-a-52-year-old-indian-actor-became-chinas-favorite-movie-star/|title=How A 52-Year-Old Indian Actor Became China's Favorite Movie Star|first=Rob|last=Cain|website=Forbes.com|access-date=17 September 2017}}</ref> ''Lagaan'' became the first Indian film to have a nationwide release there.<ref>{{cite news|access-date=12 January 2008 |url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2002/20021121/world.htm#4 |title=''Lagaan'' released in China |date=20 November 2002 |work=The Tribune |agency=[[Press Trust of India]] |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071227190730/http://www.tribuneindia.com/2002/20021121/world.htm |archive-date=27 December 2007 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Lagaan revives memories of Raj Kapoor in China|author=Anil K. Joseph|agency=[[Press Trust of India]]|date=20 November 2002|url=http://expressindia.indianexpress.com/news/fullstory.php?newsid=16983|access-date=30 January 2009|url-status=bot: unknown|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131205095946/http://expressindia.indianexpress.com/news/fullstory.php?newsid=16983|archive-date=5 December 2013}}</ref> When ''3 Idiots'' released in China, the country was only the 15th largest film market partly due to China's widespread pirate [[DVD]] distribution at the time, which introduced the film to most Chinese audiences, becoming a [[cult hit]] in the country. It became China's 12th favourite film of all time, according to ratings on Chinese film review site [[Douban]], with only one domestic Chinese film (''[[Farewell My Concubine (film)|Farewell My Concubine]]'') ranked higher. As a result, Khan gained a large growing Chinese fanbase.<ref name="forbes-china" /> After ''3 Idiots'' went viral, several of his other films, such as ''Taare Zameen Par'' and ''Ghajini'' also gained a cult following.<ref>{{cite web|title=Q&A: Aamir Khan on what it takes to crack China's box office|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/india-bollywood-aamir-khan-dangal-interv/qa-aamir-khan-on-what-it-takes-to-crack-chinas-box-office-idUSKBN18R0RQ|website=[[Reuters]]|access-date=31 May 2017|date=2017}}</ref> By 2013, China grew to become the world's second largest film market (after the United States), contributing to Khan's box office success with ''[[Dhoom 3]]'' (2013), ''[[PK (film)|PK]]'' (2014), and ''[[Dangal (film)|Dangal]]'' (2016).<ref name="forbes-china" />
Khan allegedly had disagreements with director [[Reema Kagti]] over his 2012 film ''[[Talaash (2012 film)|Talaash]]'', which caused significant delays in the film's release;<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-reema-kagti-miffed-with-aamir-khan/20120709.htm | title=Talaash director miffed with Aamir Khan? | publisher=[[Rediff]] | work=Rediff | date=9 July 2012 | access-date=28 November 2015}}</ref> Khan said that the claims were baseless.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Aamir-clears-rumours-about-Talaash-release-date/articleshow/14954794.cms |title=Aamir clears rumours about Talaash release date |date=16 July 2012 |work=The Times of India |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120717203159/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Aamir-clears-rumours-about-Talaash-release-date/articleshow/14954794.cms |archive-date=17 July 2012 }}</ref> The film was a hit in India and overseas markets.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?page=main&id=talaash.htm | title=Talaash (2012) | website=Box Office Mojo | date=30 November 2012 | access-date=28 November 2015}}</ref>
Khan's next venture was ''Dhoom 3'' with [[Yash Raj Films]], which he considered to be the most difficult role of his career.<ref name="Nomom">{{cite web|title=Aamir Khan to play villain in Dhoom 3|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/aamir-khan-to-play-villain-in-dhoom-3/809915|work=The Indian Express|access-date=25 February 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|agency=Indo-Asian News Service |url=http://www.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/dhoom-3-my-toughest-role-so-far-aamir-khan-109701.html |title='Dhoom 3' my toughest role so far: Aamir Khan |work=The Times of India |date=31 October 2013 |access-date=1 November 2013}}</ref> The film was released worldwide on 20 December 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.koimoi.com/box-office/top-10-box-office-records-set-by-dhoom-3/ |title=Top 10 Box Office Records Set By Dhoom 3 |date=22 December 2013 |publisher=Koimoi.com |access-date=23 December 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.financialexpress.com/news/dhoom-3-box-office-collections-top-krrish-3-chennai-express-set-alltime-record/1210297 |title=Dhoom 3 box office collections top Krrish 3, Chennai Express, set all-time record |work=The Financial Express |date=12 June 2012 |access-date=23 December 2013}}</ref> [[Box Office India]] declared ''Dhoom 3'' "the biggest hit of 2013" after two days of release,<ref name="BoxOfficeIndia">{{cite web|url=http://boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=6330&nCat= |title=Dhoom 3 Sets Boxoffice On Fire|work=Box Office India |access-date=23 December 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131225165835/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=6330&nCat= |archive-date=25 December 2013 }}</ref> with the film grossing {{INRConvert|2|b}} worldwide in three days<ref name="worlwideweekend">{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=6333&nCat= |title=Dhoom 3 Crosses 200 Crore Worldwide in Three Days |website=[[Box Office India]] |access-date=23 December 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131226052002/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=6333&nCat= |archive-date=26 December 2013 }}</ref> and {{INRConvert|4|b}} worldwide in ten days, making it the [[List of highest-grossing Bollywood films|highest-grossing Bollywood film of all time]].<ref name="worlwideweekend" /><ref name="worlwidedhoom3crore500">{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=6355&nCat= |title=Dhoom 3 All Time Number One Worldwide Grosser: 500 cr Plus Expected |website=[[Box Office India]] |access-date=1 January 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140104021906/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=6355&nCat= |archive-date=4 January 2014 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Dhoom-3 enters Chinese top 10 films|url=http://www.patrika.com/article/dhoom-3-enters-chinese-top-10-films/48139|access-date=31 July 2014|work=Patrika Group|issue=31 July 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140802133730/http://www.patrika.com/article/dhoom-3-enters-chinese-top-10-films/48139|archive-date=2 August 2014}}</ref>
In 2014, Khan appeared as the eponymous alien in [[Rajkumar Hirani]]'s comedy-drama ''[[PK (film)|PK]]''.<ref>{{cite news|title=Aamir Khan starrer PK's first look out|url=http://www.patrika.com/article/aamir-khan-starrer-pks-first-look-out/48163|access-date=1 August 2014|work=Patrika Group|issue=1 August 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140802133715/http://www.patrika.com/article/aamir-khan-starrer-pks-first-look-out/48163|archive-date=2 August 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Aamir Khan's PK to have talking standees|url=http://www.patrika.com/news/aamir-khans-pk-to-have-talking-standees/1021145|access-date=1 August 2014|work=Patrika Group|issue=1 August 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140804111616/http://www.patrika.com/news/aamir-khans-pk-to-have-talking-standees/1021145|archive-date=4 August 2014}}</ref> The film received critical acclaim and emerged as the highest-grossing Bollywood film of all time.<ref name="pk">{{cite news|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-pk-highest-grosser-ever-aamir-khan-to-enter-rs-300-crore-club-2049501|title='PK' highest grosser ever: Aamir Khan to enter Rs 300 crore club|date=4 January 2015|work=Daily News and Analysis|access-date=5 January 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Hooli|first=Shekhar H.|title='PK' – Movie Review: Viewers Can't Praise Aamir Khan, Anushka Sharma, Rajkumar Hirani Enough|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/pk-movie-review-by-viewers-live-update-617664|access-date=5 January 2015|work=International Business Times|date=18 December 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Hoad|first=Phil|url=https://www.theguardian.com/film/2015/jan/07/global-box-office-pk-the-hobbit-big-hero-6-unbroken|title=Aamir Khan's religious satire PK becomes India's most successful film|work= The Guardian|date=7 January 2015|access-date=8 January 2015}}</ref>{{Update inline|date=January 2021|reason=}} Khan's performance was unanimously praised by critics including Tamil leading actor [[Vijay (actor)|Vijay]], who was impressed by Aamir's perfection and dedication and reportedly enjoyed the film with his family on Christmas Eve.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/ilayathalapathy-vijay-gives-thumbs-aamir-khans-pk-618325|title='Ilayathalapathy' Vijay Gives Thumbs Up to Aamir Khan's 'PK'|last=Upadhyaya|first=Prakash|work=International Business Times, India Edition|access-date=4 September 2018}}</ref> Raja Sen called the film a "triumph" and said: "Aamir Khan is exceptional in ''PK,'' creating an irresistibly goofy character and playing him with absolute conviction."<ref>{{cite web|last=Sen|first=Raja|title=Review: PK is a triumph and Aamir soars high|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/review-pk-is-a-triumph-and-aamir-soars-high/20141219.htm|work=Rediff.com|access-date=5 January 2015}}</ref> The film won two Filmfare Awards,<ref>{{cite web |url= http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/60th-Britannia-Filmfare-Awards-2014-Complete-list-of-winners/articleshow/46080277.cms |title=60th Britannia Filmfare Awards 2014: Complete list of winners |work=The Times of India |date=1 February 2015}}</ref> and in Japan received a top award at the 9th Tokyo Newspaper Film Awards event held by ''[[Tokyo Shimbun]]''.<ref name="nikkatsu">{{cite news|title=映画『PK』第9回東京新聞映画賞受賞！新宿シネマカリテで凱旋上映決定！|url=http://www.nikkatsu.com/news/201702/002606.html|work=[[Nikkatsu]]|date=15 February 2017|language=ja-JP}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=PK wins big in Tokyo|url=https://www.pressreader.com/india/ht-cafe/20170224/281505045992046|work=[[Hindustan Times]]|date=24 February 2017}}</ref>
In 2016, Khan produced and starred in ''Dangal'', and was cast as wrestler [[Mahavir Singh Phogat]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/dangal-trailer-aamir-khan-role-mahavir-singh-phogat-3093173/|title=Aamir Khan plays wrestler Mahavir Singh Phogat in Dangal. Find out more about him|date=21 October 2016|newspaper=The Indian Express|access-date=24 October 2016}}</ref> He played him at different ages, from 20 to 60 years old; he weighed 98&nbsp;kg to portray the older Phogat before losing weight to play the younger version.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/fitness/aamir-khan-weight-loss-story-secret-for-dangal-2857618/|title=How Aamir Khan followed the calorie-count method to lose around 25&nbsp;kg for Dangal|date=29 November 2016|publisher=Divya Goyal|newspaper=The Indian Express}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/fitness/aamir-khans-strict-diet-and-workout-plan-for-his-fat-to-fit-for-dangal-video-4401261/|title=Video: Aamir Khan's strict diet and workout plan for his fat to fit journey for Dangal|date=29 November 2016|newspaper=The Indian Express}}</ref> The film received positive reviews from critics and emerged as the highest-grossing Bollywood film of all time domestically, surpassing ''PK,'' making it the fifth time Khan had achieved this feat.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/dangal-box-office-collection-day-17-aamir-khans-2016-film-beats-pk-becomes-bollywoods-highest-grosser/articleshow/56418404.cms|title='Dangal' box-office collection Day 17: Aamir Khan's 2016 film beats 'PK', becomes Bollywood's highest grosser|newspaper=The Times of India|access-date=9 January 2017}}</ref> ''Dangal'' also became an overseas blockbuster success in China, where it was the [[List of highest-grossing films in China|16th highest-grossing film]] of all time,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cbooo.cn/Alltimedomestic|script-title=zh:内地总票房排名 ("All-Time Domestic Box Office Rankings")|work=中国票房 (China Box Office)|publisher=Entgroup|language=zh}}</ref> the 8th highest-grossing foreign film,<ref>[https://www.forbes.com/sites/robcain/2017/06/16/dangal-slams-monkey-king-captain-america-to-grab-17th-place-on-chinas-all-time-list/ 'Dangal' Slams 'Monkey King,' 'Captain America' To Grab 17th Place On China's All-Time List], ''[[Forbes]]'', 16 June 2017</ref> and the highest-grossing non-Hollywood foreign film.<ref name="bloomberg">{{cite news|title='Dangal' Becomes China's Biggest Non-Hollywood Foreign Film|url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-05-23/-dangal-becomes-china-s-biggest-non-hollywood-foreign-film|access-date=23 May 2017|agency=[[Associated Press]]|publisher=[[Bloomberg L.P.|Bloomberg]]|date=23 May 2017}}</ref> Worldwide, it became the fifth highest-grossing non-[[English language]] film of all time,<ref name="5thForbes">{{cite news|last1=Cain|first1=Rob|title='Dangal' Tops $300 Million, Becoming The 5th Highest-Grossing Non-English Movie Ever|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/robcain/2017/06/12/dangal-joins-300-million-club-now-the-5th-biggest-non-english-movie-ever|access-date=14 June 2017|work=Forbes|date=12 June 2017}}</ref> and gave Khan one of the [[List of highest paid film actors|highest salaries]] for a non-Hollywood actor at $42 million.<ref name="auto">{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/robcain/2017/06/06/aamir-khans-china-paycheck-for-dangal-could-exceed-rs-100-crore-15-mm/|title=Aamir Khan's China Paycheck For 'Dangal' Could Exceed Rs. 100 Crore / $15 MM|first=Rob|last=Cain}}</ref> ''Dangal'' has also been watched over {{#expr:155+130+65}}{{nbsp}}million times on Chinese streaming platforms.<ref name="tencent">{{cite web|title=摔跤吧！爸爸(原声版)_电影_高清1080P在线观看_腾讯视频|url=https://v.qq.com/x/cover/2xxul4n2j8y0rxi.html|website=[[Tencent Video]]|access-date=20 January 2018|language=zh-CN}}</ref><ref name="iqiyi">{{cite web|title=摔跤吧！爸爸|url=http://www.iqiyi.com/v_19rr7sz5b8.html|website=[[iQiyi]]|access-date=20 January 2018}}</ref><ref name="youku">{{cite web|title=摔跤吧!爸爸—在线播放—《摔跤吧!爸爸》—电影—优酷网，视频高清在线观看|url=http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XMjg2NTM2ODU5Mg==.html|website=[[Youku]]|access-date=28 January 2018}}</ref> The film won him two more Filmfare Awards (Best Film and his third [[Filmfare Award for Best Actor|Best Actor]] award)<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/filmfare-awards-2017-aamir-khan-winning-best-actor-male-restores-prestige-in-the-awards-4475346/|title=Filmfare Awards 2017: Aamir Khan winning Best Actor Male restores prestige in the awards|date=15 January 2017|newspaper=The Indian Express|access-date=15 January 2017}}</ref>
According to Hong Kong filmmaker [[Stanley Tong]], Khan was initially offered a major role in the [[Jackie Chan]] blockbuster ''[[Kung Fu Yoga]]'' (2017). However, Khan had to decline due to scheduling conflicts with ''Dangal''.<ref>{{cite news|title=Here's the real reason why Aamir Khan is NOT a part of Jackie Chan's Kung Fu Yoga|url=http://www.bollywoodlife.com/news-gossip/aamir-khan-is-not-a-part-of-kung-fu-yoga-courtesy-dangal-reveals-director-stanley-tong/|work=Bollywood Life|date=26 January 2017}}</ref>
In October 2017, Khan starred in a supporting role in his production ''[[Secret Superstar]]''.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/aamir-khan-secret-superstar-look-is-like-nothing-we-have-seen-before-see-pic-3020136/|title=Is this Aamir Khan's new look from secret superstar|date=8 September 2016|newspaper=The Indian Express|access-date=24 October 2016}}</ref>
In November 2018, he starred alongside [[Amitabh Bachchan]] in the action adventure film ''[[Thugs of Hindostan]]''. The film received negative reviews from critics.<ref>{{cite news |title=Despite awful reviews 'Thugs of Hindostan' breaks highest opening record |url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/1844573/4-despite-awful-reviews-thugs-hindostan-breaks-highest-opening-record |access-date=7 January 2021 |work=The Express Tribune |date=10 November 2018 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Thugs of Hindostan box-office collection day 2: Aamir Khan's film witnesses big fall |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/bollywood/101118/thugs-of-hindostan-box-office-collection-day-2-aamir-khans-film-wi.html |access-date=7 January 2021 |work=Deccan Chronicle |date=10 November 2018 |language=en}}</ref>
In March 2019, on his 54th birthday, Khan confirmed that he will be seen next in ''[[Laal Singh Chaddha]],''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.worldsbiggestsuperstar.in/news-articles/aamir-khans-laal-singh-chaddha-to-release-in-2020/|title=Aamir Khan's 'Laal Singh Chaddha' to release in 2020 – Zee News India|date=7 June 2019}}</ref> an adaptation of ''[[Forrest Gump]].'' The film will feature Khan in the lead and will be directed by Advait Chandan, who previously directed Khan in ''Secret Superstar.''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.worldsbiggestsuperstar.in/news-articles/success-by-secret-superstar-could-give-aamir-khan-the-title-of-the-worlds-biggest-movie-star-forbes/|title="Success By 'Secret Superstar' Could Give Aamir Khan The Title Of The World's Biggest Movie Star"- Forbes|date=3 October 2017}}</ref> The film went into production in October 2019, finished in September 2020 in Turkey, and was scheduled to release on Christmas 2020 but was postponed for release until April 2022 due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://variety.com/2019/film/asia/aamir-khan-forrest-gump-remake-india-1203163353/|title=Aamir Khan Sets Up 'Forrest Gump' Remake in India|last1=Ramachandran|first1=Naman|date=14 March 2019|website=Variety|language=en|access-date=15 March 2019}}</ref>
== Film production and direction ==
{{See also|Aamir Khan Productions}}
[[File:AamirKhan.jpg|thumb|alt=An Indian man wearing a black dress shirt.|upright|Khan at a promotional event for ''Taare Zameen Par'']]
Khan co-wrote the screenplay and script for ''Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke'', where he also starred in the lead role.<ref name="Danielsrole">{{cite book|last=Danielsrole|first=C.|title=I'll Do It My Way: The Incredible Journey Of Aamir Khan|date=2012|publisher=Om Books International|isbn=9789380069227|page=200|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=0tsyCwAAQBAJ&pg=PT200|language=en}}</ref> Khan began working as a producer after he set up Aamir Khan Productions in 1999, with ''Lagaan'' being its first film. It was selected as India's official entry to the [[74th Academy Awards]] in the [[Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film|Best Foreign Language Film category]], for which it became [[List of Indian submissions for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film|India's third nominee]] ever; it eventually lost the award to [[Bosnia]]n film ''[[No Man's Land (2001 film)|No Man's Land]]''. ''Lagaan'' won numerous awards at several Indian award functions such as [[Filmfare Awards|Filmfare]] and [[International Indian Film Academy Awards|IIFA]], and won the [[National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment|National Film Award for Most Popular Film]], an award shared between Khan and the film's director, [[Ashutosh Gowariker]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Awards for Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India|website=[[IMDb]]|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0169102/awards|access-date=23 January 2009| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20090113104826/http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0169102/awards| archive-date= 13 January 2009 | url-status= live}}</ref> For producing the documentary ''Madness in the Desert'' on the making of ''Lagaan'', Khan and director [[Satyajit Bhatkal]] were awarded the [[National Film Award for Best Exploration/Adventure Film]] at the [[51st National Film Awards]] ceremony.<ref name="51stawardPDF">{{cite web|url=http://dff.nic.in/2011/51st_nff_2004.pdf|title=51st National Film Awards|publisher=[[Directorate of Film Festivals]]|access-date=15 March 2012|page=116}}</ref> Khan wrote the climax of ''Rang De Basanti'' (2006), which he also starred in.<ref name="think">{{Cite AV media|title=Aamir Khan at THiNK 2011|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2pCXRc0MkX0 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211211/2pCXRc0MkX0| archive-date=2021-12-11 |url-status=live|location=19:40|publisher=[[YouTube]]|access-date=26 January 2018|date=19 November 2011}}{{cbignore}}</ref>


In 2007, he directed and produced ''Taare Zameen Par'', which marked his directorial debut. Khan also played a supporting role in the film. The film was conceived and developed by [[Amole Gupte]] and [[Deepa Bhatia]]. The movie was critically acclaimed<ref name="director">{{cite news
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In 2011, Khan released his home production ''[[Dhobi Ghat (film)|Dhobi Ghat]]'',<ref name="Dhobi Ghat!">{{cite web|title= Will Dhobi Ghat appeal to Indians?'| url=http://movies.rediff.com/report/2010/oct/19/review-dhobi-ghat.htm|work=Rediff.com|access-date=22 October 2010| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20101022044112/http://movies.rediff.com/report/2010/oct/19/review-dhobi-ghat.htm| archive-date= 22 October 2010 | url-status= live}}</ref> an [[Parallel Cinema|art house film]] directed by Rao. In the same year, Khan co-produced the English language [[black comedy]] [[film]] ''[[Delhi Belly (film)|Delhi Belly]]'' with [[UTV Motion Pictures]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-delhi-belly-will-boost-imran-khan-s-career-says-aamir-khan-1543459|title='Delhi Belly' Will Boost Imrah Khan's Career, Says, Aamir Khan|work=DNA India|access-date=18 May 2016|date=15 May 2011}}</ref> The film opened to critical acclaim and was a commercial success, with a domestic revenue of over {{INRConvert|550|m}}.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=3212&nCat=box_office_news|title=Delhi Belly 55 Crore In Three Weeks|website=Box Office India|access-date=27 July 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120320171153/http://boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=3212&nCat=box_office_news|archive-date=20 March 2012 }}</ref> In 2012, Khan starred in [[Reema Kagti]]'s neo-noir mystery film ''Talaash'', which was a joint production of [[Excel Entertainment]] and Aamir Khan Productions. The film was declared a semi-hit in India and accumulated a worldwide gross of {{INRConvert|1.74|b}}.<ref name="Gross">{{cite web|title=Top Ten Worldwide Grossers 2012 |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5301&nCat= |website=Box Office India |access-date=17 January 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130120003523/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5301&nCat= |archive-date=20 January 2013 }}</ref>
Another of his best-known adult roles was starring in ''Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India'' (2001), which was nominated for an [[Academy Award|Oscar]]. Khan was credited as [[movie producer|producer]] for the movie, with his first wife (1986-2002), Reena Datta, executive producer. Khan met his future second wife (2005-), Kiran Rao, on the set, where she was an assistant director.


Khan, who debuted as a child actor in the first masala film, ''[[Yaadon Ki Baaraat]]'', in 1973,<ref>{{cite web|last=Cain|first=Rob|title=Aamir Khan's 'Secret Superstar' Could Be India's Next ₹1,000 Crore/$152M Box Office Hit|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/robcain/2017/10/03/aamir-khans-secret-superstar-could-be-indias-next-₹1000-crore160m-box-office-hit/|website=[[Forbes]]|date=3 October 2017|language=en}}</ref> has been credited with redefining and modernising the masala film with his own distinct brand of cinema in the early 21st century.<ref>{{cite news|last=Rangan|first=Baradwaj|title=Masala redux|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-sundaymagazine/Masala-redux/article17007881.ece|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|access-date=8 January 2017|language=en-IN|date=8 January 2017}}</ref> His films blur the distinction between commercial masala films and realistic [[parallel cinema]], and combine the entertainment and production values of the former with the believable narratives and strong messages of the latter, earning both commercial success and critical acclaim in India and overseas.<ref name="asianage">{{cite news|title=Secret Superstar: A moving slice of life|url=http://www.asianage.com/entertainment/bollywood/021117/secret-superstar-a-moving-slice-of-life.html|work=[[The Asian Age]]|date=2 November 2017}}</ref>
Their first movie released in 2006 is ''Rang De Basanti'' after divorce with Reena.


His most successful production has been ''Dangal'', which became the [[List of highest-grossing Indian films|highest-grossing Indian film]] of all time. See ''[[#2008–present: Resurgence and global success|2008–present: Resurgence and global success]]'' section above for further details on the film.
== Movies ==


His next production was ''Secret Superstar'', which became one of the most profitable films ever in proportion to its limited budget.<ref name="medium">{{cite news|last=Cain|first=Robert|title='Secret Superstar' Is Hot On 'Tiger's Tail With Explosive ₹173 Crore/$27M China Debut Weekend|url=https://medium.com/@robcain/secret-superstar-is-hot-on-tiger-s-tail-with-explosive-173-crore-27m-debut-weekend-d1f513ac439f|work=[[Medium (website)|Medium]]|date=21 January 2018}}</ref> In China, ''Secret Superstar'' broke ''Dangal''{{'}}s record for the highest-grossing opening weekend by an Indian film,<ref name="hollywoodreporter">{{cite news|title=China Box Office: Bollywood's 'Secret Superstar' Beats 'Ferdinand' and 'Jumanji'|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/china-box-office-bollywoods-secret-superstar-beats-ferdinand-jumanji-1076857|work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|date=22 January 2018|language=en}}</ref> cementing Khan's status as a [[superstar]] in China<ref name="scmp">{{cite news|title=Meet the Secret Superstar of China, from India|url=http://www.scmp.com/week-asia/society/article/2130746/meet-secret-superstar-china-india-aamir-khan|work=[[South China Morning Post]]|date=28 January 2018}}</ref> and as "a king of the Chinese box office".<ref name="hollywoodreporter" /> ''Secret Superstar'' is the third highest-grossing Indian film of all time<ref name="bollywoodlife2">{{cite news|last=Raveendran|first=Karthika|title=Aamir Khan's Secret Superstar BEATS PK, rakes in Rs 833 crore gross at the worldwide box office|url=http://www.bollywoodlife.com/news-gossip/aamir-khans-secret-superstar-beats-pk-rakes-in-rs-833-crore-gross-at-the-worldwide-box-office/|work=Bollywood Life|date=10 February 2018}}</ref><ref name="firstpost2">{{cite news|title=Secret Superstar: Aamir Khan's film becomes second Indian movie to cross Rs 500 cr in China, next only to his Dangal|url=http://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/secret-superstar-aamir-khans-film-becomes-second-indian-movie-to-cross-rs-500-cr-in-china-next-only-to-his-dangal-4331887.html|work=[[Firstpost]]|date=2 February 2018}}</ref> and the second [[List of highest-grossing Indian films in overseas markets|highest-grossing Indian film ever overseas]],<ref name="zee">{{cite news|title=Secret Superstar China collections: Aamir Khan-Zaira Wasim starrer continues to weave magic at Box Office|url=http://zeenews.india.com/bollywood/secret-superstar-china-collections-aamir-khan-zaira-wasim-starrer-continues-to-weave-magic-at-box-office-2076007.html|work=[[Zee News]]|date=25 January 2018|language=en}}</ref> behind only ''Dangal''.<ref name="desimartini">{{cite news|title=7 Movies You Won't Believe Have Earned Less Than Secret Superstar In Overseas|url=https://www.desimartini.com/news/martini-shots/box-office/highest-grossing-bollywood-movies-overseas-article74407.htm|work=Desimartini|agency=[[HT Media]]|date=22 January 2018|language=en}}</ref> With his films giving serious competition to Hollywood in the Chinese market,<ref>{{cite news|title=Significant Digits For Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018|url=https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/significant-digits-for-tuesday-jan-30-2018/|work=[[FiveThirtyEight]]|date=30 January 2018}}</ref> the success of films such as ''Dangal'' and ''Secret Superstar'' drove up the buyout prices of Indian film imports for Chinese distributors.<ref>{{cite news|title=Headlines from China: Tencent Acquires Stake in Hollywood Studio Skydance Media|url=http://chinafilminsider.com/headlines-china-tencent-acquires-stake-hollywood-studio-skydance-media/|work=China Film Insider|date=26 January 2018}}</ref> With ''Secret Superstar'', Khan has become the only Indian actor with four films in the [[100 Crore Club|{{INR}}500{{nbsp}}crore club]], after ''Dhoom 3'' (2013), ''PK'' (2014), and ''Dangal'',<ref name="firstpost29">{{cite news|title=Secret Superstar: Aamir Khan becomes the only actor with four movies in 500 cr club after film's success in China|url=http://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/secret-superstar-aamir-khan-becomes-the-only-actor-with-four-movies-in-500-cr-club-after-films-success-in-china-4324583.html|work=[[Firstpost]]|date=29 January 2018}}</ref> as well as the only Indian actor with three $100{{nbsp}}million grossers, after ''PK'' and ''Dangal''.<ref name="firstpost2" /> ''Secret Superstar'' grossed more than {{INRConvert|900|c}} worldwide on a budget of {{INRConvert|15|c}}.<ref name="bollywoodlife3">{{cite news|last1=Aaglave|first1=Ganesh|title=Aamir Khan and Zaira Wasim's Secret Superstar crosses the Rs 750 crore mark in China|url=http://www.bollywoodlife.com/news-gossip/aamir-khan-and-zaira-wasims-secret-superstar-crosses-the-rs-750-crore-mark-in-china/|work=Bollywood Life|date=15 February 2018}}</ref> Khan's earnings for ''Secret Superstar'' from the Chinese box office is estimated to be {{INRConvert|190|c}},<ref name="firstpost19">{{cite news|title=Secret Superstar: A look at how the film steered Aamir Khan's cumulative China box office turnover to Rs 2000 cr|url=http://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/secret-superstar-a-look-at-how-the-film-steered-aamir-khans-cumulative-china-box-office-turnover-to-rs-2000-cr-4357339.html|work=[[Firstpost]]|date=19 February 2018}}</ref> higher than what any other Indian actor-producer has ever earned from a film.<ref name="theweek">{{cite news|date=10 February 2018|title=Aamir Khan and his Chinese fan base|work=[[The Week (Indian magazine)|The Week]]|url=http://www.theweek.in/news/entertainment/aamir-khan-china-dangal-secret-superstar.html}}</ref> The film has increased Aamir Khan's Chinese box office total to $346.5{{nbsp}}million ({{INR}}2,231{{nbsp}}crore).<ref name="firstpost19" />
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Name of the Film
! Released year
! As the role of:
! Remarks
|-
|[[Dangal]]
|2016
|Mahavir Singh Phogat
|''Winner'' of the Filmfare  best actor Awards
|-
|[[PK (film)|PK]]
|2014
|PK (alien)
|Nominated for.Filmfare  best actor Awards
|-
|''[[Dhoom 3]]''
|2013
|Sahir Khan/Samar Khan
|
|-
|''Talaash''
|2012
|Inspector Surjan Singh Shekhawat
|
|-
|''[[3 Idiots]]''
|2009
| Ranchoddas Shyamaldas Chanchad/Chhote/Phunsukh Wanglu
|
|-
|''[[Ghajini (Hindi movie)|Ghajini]]''
|2008
|
|Remake of Tamil Superhit movie, ''[[Ghajini]]''
|-
|''[[Taare Zameen Par]]''
| 2007
|
|
|-
|''[[Lajjo]]''
| 2007
|
| <ref name="auto">{{cite web|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/celebrity/dinesh-anand/|title=Dinesh Anand Movies, News, Songs & Images|first=Bollywood|last=Hungama|publisher=Bollywood Hungama}}</ref><ref name="auto"/>
|-
| ''[[Fanaa (movie)|Fanaa]]''
| 2006
| Rehan Qadri
|
|-
| ''[[Rang De Basanti]]''
| 2006
| Daljeet (DJ)
|
|-
| ''[[The Rising (Indian movie)|The Rising]]''
| 2005
| Mangal Pandey
| Nominated, [[Filmfare Best Actor Award]]
|-
| ''[[Dil Chahta Hai]]''
| 2001
| Akash Malhotra
| Nominated, [[Filmfare Best Actor Award]]
|-
| ''[[Lagaan]]''
| 2001
| Bhuvan
| '''Winner''', [[Filmfare Best Actor Award]]
|-
| ''[[Mela (movie)|Mela]]''
| 2000
| Kishan Pyare
|
|-
| ''[[Mann (movie)|Mann]]''
| 1999
| Karan Dev Singh
|
|-
| ''[[Sarfarosh]]''
| 1999
| Ajay Singh Rathod
| Nominated, [[Filmfare Best Actor Award]]
|-
| ''[[Earth (1998 movie)|Earth]]''
| 1998
| Dil Navaz
|  
|-
| ''[[Ghulam]]''
| 1998
| Siddharth Marathe
| Nominated, [[Filmfare Best Actor Award]], Nominated, [[Filmfare Best Male Playback Award]]
|-
| ''[[Ishq (movie)|Ishq]]''
| 1997
| Raja
| Nominated, [[Filmfare Best Actor Award]]
|-
| ''[[Raja Hindustani]]''
| 1996
| Raja Hindustani
| '''Winner''', [[Filmfare Best Actor Award]]
|-
| ''[[Akele Hum Akele Tum]]''
| 1995
| Rohit
| Nominated, [[Filmfare Best Actor Award]]
|-
| ''[[Rangeela]]''
| 1995
| Munna
|
|-
| ''[[Aatank Hi Aatank]]''
| 1995
| Rohan
|
|-
| ''[[Baazi]]''
| 1995
| Inspector Amar Damjee
|
|-
| ''[[Andaz Apna Apna]]''
| 1994
| Amar
|Nominated, [[Filmfare Best Actor Award]]
|-
| ''[[Hum Hain Rahi Pyaar Ke]]''
| 1993
| Rahul Malhotra
| Nominated, [[Filmfare Best Actor Award]]
|-
| ''[[Parampara]]''
| 1993
| Ranbir Singh
|
|-
| ''[[Isi Ka Naam Zindagi]]''
| 1992
| Chotu
|  
|-
| ''[[Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar]]''
| 1992
| Sanjaylal Verma
| Nominated, [[Filmfare Best Actor Award]]
|-
| ''[[Time Machine]]''
| 1992
|
| Was abandoned halfway during filming by Shekhar Kapur, and never completed due to financial problems
|-
| ''[[Daulat Ki Jung]]''
| 1991
| Rajesh Chaudhry
|
|-
| ''[[Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahin]]''
| 1991
| Raghu Jetley
| Nominated, [[Filmfare Best Actor Award]]
|-
| ''[[Afsana Pyaar Ka]]''
| 1991
| Raj
|  
|-
| ''[[Jawani Zindabad]]''
| 1990
| Shashi
|
|-
| ''[[Deewana Mujh Sa Nahin]]''
| 1990
| Ajay Sharma
|
|-
| ''[[Dil]]''
| 1990
| Raja
| Nominated, [[Filmfare Best Actor Award]]
|-
| ''[[Tum Mere Ho]]''
| 1990
| Shiva
|
|-
| ''[[Awwal Number]]''
| 1990
| Sunny
|
|-
| ''[[Love Love Love]]''
| 1989
| Amit
|
|-
| ''[[Raakh]]''
| 1989
| Aamir Hussein
| Nominated, [[Filmfare Best Actor Award]]
|-
| ''[[Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak]]''
| 1988
| Raj 
| '''Winner''', [[Filmfare Best Debut Award]]
|-
| ''[[Holi]]''
| 1984
| Madan Sharma
|
|-
| ''[[Madhosh]]''
| 1974
| Child artist
|
|-
| ''[[Yaadon Ki Baaraat]]''
| 1973
| Child artist
|
|-
|''[[Laal Singh Chaddha]]''
| 2022
| Laal Singh Chaddha
|}


== Television career ==
==References==
{{See|Satyamev Jayate (TV series)}}
{{reflist}}
 
Around August 2011, Khan started talks with [[Siddhartha Basu]]'s [[BIG Synergy]] to host a talk show similar to ''[[The Oprah Winfrey Show]]''.<ref>{{cite news |title= Dhoom 3 delayed further?|url=http://movies.ndtv.com/bollywood/aamir-khan-delays-dhoom-3-again-this-time-for-his-hair-605935 |publisher=[[NDTV]] Movies |date=5 July 2012|access-date=28 November 2015}}</ref>
 
Khan made his television debut with his talk show, ''Satyamev Jayate'', which dealt with social issues, on 6 May 2012. Khan was paid Rs. 30&nbsp;million per episode to host, making him the highest paid host in Indian television industry {{as of|2012|June|lc=y}}.<ref>{{cite news |title= 10 things you should know about Satyamev Jayathe|url=http://asiancorrespondent.com/82087/10-things-you-should-know-about-satyameva-jayate/ |publisher=Asiancorrespondent Movies |date=9 May 2012}}</ref> On the radio, Khan said that in view of a phenomenal public response, he would come up with a second season of the show.<ref>{{cite news| url= http://ibnlive.in.com/news/satyamev-jayate-season-2-in-pipeline/268950-44-124.html| archive-url= https://archive.today/20130126154542/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/satyamev-jayate-season-2-in-pipeline/268950-44-124.html| url-status= dead| archive-date= 26 January 2013| title= 'Satyamev Jayate' season 2 in pipeline | date=2 July 2012}}</ref> The show went live simultaneously on [[StarPlus]], [[Star World]], and national broadcaster [[Doordarshan]] in the 11&nbsp;am Sunday slot in eight languages, being the first to do so in India.<ref name="airing">{{cite news|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/aamir-tv-show-books-morning-slot/story-iOgYqxJKwIlBBfMtYSb1XN.html| title=Aamir TV show books morning slot| work=[[Hindustan Times]]| date=11 April 2012| access-date=12 April 2012}}</ref>
 
''Satyamev Jayate'' opened to positive reviews and feedback from social activists, media houses, doctors, and film and television personalities. Khan was also praised for his effort.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.youngkingdom.com/2012/05/satyamev-jayate-tv-show-review-aamir-khan-show/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120527183733/http://www.youngkingdom.com/2012/05/satyamev-jayate-tv-show-review-aamir-khan-show/|url-status=dead|title=Satyamev Jayate TV Show Review : Aamir Khan Show<!-- Bot generated title -->|archive-date=27 May 2012}}</ref> In her review, Ritu Singh of [[CNN-IBN|IBN Live]] stated: "Aamir Khan deserves an applause for bringing up such a sensitive issue and presenting it in a hard hitting way. The amount of research Aamir and his team has put into the show was clearly visible with the facts and figures presented. Every aspect of the issue was covered with great diligence."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/satyamev-jayate-aamirs-tv-show-is-a-movement/255255-44-124.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120507175348/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/satyamev-jayate-aamirs-tv-show-is-a-movement/255255-44-124.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=7 May 2012 |title=Satyamev Jayate: Aamir Khan's TV show is a movement |publisher=Ibnlive.in.com |access-date=11 August 2014}}</ref> Parmita Uniyal from ''[[Hindustan Times]]'' praised the content and Khan for "step[ing] in to do what journalists are supposed to do&nbsp;– make a difference. The show is a classic example of that."<ref name="TV Review @ HT">{{cite news|last=Uniyal|first=Parmita|title=TV Review: Aamir Khan strikes the right chord with Satyamev Jayate|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/tv-review-aamir-khan-strikes-the-right-chord-with-satyamev-jayate/story-y2Gjc23awNh5bBihk871MP.html|access-date=7 May 2012|newspaper=Hindustan Times|date=6 May 2012}}</ref> Despite the initial hype and being labelled as the channel's most ambitious project to date, the initial viewership figures were not very encouraging; the show received an average television rating of 2.9 (with a sample size of 14.4 million, it was watched by only 20% of TV viewers) in the six metros in its debut episode on 6 May. The rating was lower than those of most other celebrity-hosted shows at the time.<ref>{{cite news|title=Satyameva Jayate: Hit or miss?|url=http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/entertainment/satyameva-jayate-hit-or-miss_703562.html|access-date=16 May 2012|publisher=Moneycontrol.com|date=11 May 2012|author=CNBC-TV18}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-aamirs-tv-debut-fails-to-garner-trp/20120516.htm | title=Aamir's TV debut gets fewer eyeballs than most celeb shows | work=Rediff.com | access-date=25 January 2013}}</ref>
 
Ratings for the show eventually picked up and it became very successful. The first season of ''Satyamev Jayate'' garnered over a billion digital impressions from 165 countries.<ref name="Mint">{{cite news|last=Mehta|first=Nalin|title=The crisis of TV content|url=http://www.livemint.com/Leisure/tF02R2NSFFMF5BT90XVIpJ/The-crisis-of-TV-content.html|work=[[Mint (newspaper)|Mint]]|date=16 May 2015}}</ref> The second season of ''Satyamev Jayate'' drew an audience of 600 million viewers in India.<ref name="nytimes">{{cite news|title=Bollywood star Aamir Khan on shattering the status quo in India|url=http://nytlive.nytimes.com/womenintheworld/2015/04/22/bollywood-star-aamir-khan-on-shattering-the-status-quo-in-india/|work=[[The New York Times]]|date=23 April 2015}}</ref> The issues discussed on the show caught national attention, with several being discussed in parliament and influencing politicians and lawmakers to take action. For example, [[Ashok Gehlot]], the [[List of chief ministers of Rajasthan|Rajasthan chief minister]], urged public representatives and non-governmental organisations to take actions to stop the illegal practice of [[female foeticide]] after the first episode.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://daily.bhaskar.com/article/RAJ-JPR-aamirs-satyamev-jayte-impact-raj-govt-to-check-female-foeticide-3233642.html|title=Aamir's Satyamev Jayate impact: Raj govt to check female foeticide|date=8 May 2012|work=Dailybhaskar.com|access-date=8 May 2012|agency=PTI}}</ref> Khan met Gehlot over the issue, who accepted the request to expedite court processes to deal the case of the [[sting operation]] featured on the show.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/aamir-rajasthan-cm-vow-to-fight-female-foeticide/256315-3.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120511011436/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/aamir-rajasthan-cm-vow-to-fight-female-foeticide/256315-3.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=11 May 2012|title=Satyamev Jayate: Aamir Khan, Rajasthan CM vow to fight female foeticide|date=9 May 2012|work=[[IBNLive]]|access-date=9 May 2012|agency=CNN-IBN}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tv/Satyamev-Jayate-Aamir-Khan-Gehlot-to-fight-female-feticide/articleshow/13067497.cms|title=Satyamev Jayate: Aamir Khan, Gehlot to fight female feticide|date=9 May 2012|work=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=9 May 2012|agency=IANS}}</ref> Following the second episode, the helpline for children received an increased number of calls from across the country, reporting child abuse.<ref name="toi ganguly may16">{{cite news|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-05-16/bhopal/31726093_1_national-helpline-girl-child-welfare-committee|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120517211222/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-05-16/bhopal/31726093_1_national-helpline-girl-child-welfare-committee|url-status=dead|archive-date=17 May 2012| title='Satyamev Jayate' impact: childline flooded with calls|last=Ganguly| first=Rageshri|date=16 May 2012|access-date=16 May 2012|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|agency=TNN}}</ref> The legislation to protect children below 18 years of age from sexual abuse became a reality with the [[Lok Sabha]] passing the bill.<ref name="toi 23 may">{{cite news|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-05-23/india/31826039_1_children-from-sexual-offences-sexual-abuse-courts-for-speedy-trial|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130716185030/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-05-23/india/31826039_1_children-from-sexual-offences-sexual-abuse-courts-for-speedy-trial|url-status=dead|archive-date=16 July 2013|title='Satyamev Jayate' impact: Parliament clears the legislation to child abuse|date=23 May 2012|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=23 May 2012}}</ref> After exposing medical malpractice in another episode, Khan became the first non-[[Member of Parliament|MP]] to be invited to the [[Indian parliament]], where he and his creative team presented research on the subject and discussed core issues related to the medical fraternity.<ref name="sify">{{cite news|title=Aamir Khan's Parliament visit a success|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/aamir-khan-s-parliament-visit-a-success-imagegallery-bollywood-mgvwJXfbafisi.html|access-date=6 February 2018|work=[[Sify]]|year=2012|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Aamir Khan to address parliamentary panel on medical issues|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/entertainment-others/aamir-khan-to-address-parliamentary-panel-on-medical-issues/|work=[[The Indian Express]]|date=19 June 2012}}</ref>
 
Khan has made a number of appearances on other TV shows. In October 2013, Khan appeared as a guest celebrity contestant in the show ''[[Kaun Banega Crorepati]]'' for the promotion of his film ''Dhoom 3''.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://movies.ndtv.com/bollywood/aamir-khan-kajol-on-kaun-banega-crorepati-sets-614555 | title=Aamir Khan, Kajol on Kaun Banega Crorepati sets | publisher=[[NDTV]] | work=IANS | date=26 October 2013 | access-date=28 November 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-photo-aamir-khan-promotes-dhoom-3-on-kbc/20131028.htm | title=Photo: Aamir Khan promotes Dhoom 3 on Kaun Banega Crorepati | publisher=[[Rediff]] | work=Rediff Desk | date=28 October 2013 | access-date=28 November 2015}}</ref> In early 2016, following the [[#Political controversies|intolerance controversy]], he made an appearance on ''[[Aap Ki Adalat]]'', where he clarified his remarks and views.<ref>{{cite web|title=Aamir Khan in Aap Ki Adalat (Full Interview)|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wG33lH2l41E |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211211/wG33lH2l41E| archive-date=2021-12-11 |url-status=live|website=[[YouTube]]|publisher=[[India TV]]|date=9 March 2016}}{{cbignore}}</ref> In 2017, he was the subject of an episode of the [[Al Jazeera]] documentary series ''Witness'' entitled "The Snake Charmer", focusing on his work on ''Satyamev Jayate'' as well as ''Dangal''.<ref>{{cite news|title=Aamir Khan: The Snake Charmer|url=http://www.aljazeera.com/programmes/witness/2017/11/aamir-khan-snake-charmer-171103081738587.html|work=[[Al Jazeera]]|date=15 November 2017}}</ref>
 
== In the media ==
[[File:Aamir Khan at Satyamev Jayate press conference 13.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Khan at ''[[Satyamev Jayate (TV series)|Satyamev Jayate]]'' press conference]]
In a 2009 interview, Khan stated that he tends to take an independent approach to the world of filmmaking, noting that he does not "do different things; I try to do it in a different manner. I think every person should follow his/her dream and try and make it possible to create an ability to achieve it backed by its practicality." He also said that he is more interested in the process of filmmaking than in the result: "For me, the process is more important, more joyful. I would like to have my entire concentration on the process right from the first step."
 
Khan has a reputation for avoiding award ceremonies and not accepting any popular Indian film awards. Although he has been nominated many times, Khan has not attended any Indian film award ceremonies and has stated that "Indian film awards lack credibility".<ref>{{cite news|url=http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/film/bollywood/article3445727.ece|title=Aamir Khan's defiant stand against Bollywood awards|author=Anil Sinanan|date=27 February 2008|work=The Times |access-date=26 January 2010|location=London}}</ref> When asked about the selection procedure and authenticity of popular Indian film awards, he replied, "Fact is that I have no objections to film awards. I just feel that if I don't value a particular film award, then I won't attend it either. Apart from the [[National Film Awards]], I don't see any other award ceremony that I should give value to. My personal experience about these award ceremonies is that I don't trust them. I have no faith in them so I would prefer to stay away."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.koimoi.com/actor/aamir-khan/|title= Aamir Khan-Biography|publisher=[[Koimoi]]|access-date=8 March 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Aamir-Khan|title= Aamir Khan|work=The Times of India|access-date=8 March 2008}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/aamir-khan-national-awards-peepli-live-anusha-rizvi/1/141790.html|title= Aamir Khan says no even to national awards!|work=India Today|access-date=8 March 2012}}</ref>
 
In 2007, Khan was invited to have a wax imitation of himself put on display at [[Madame Tussauds]] in London.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://movies.indiatimes.com/articleshow/2561771.cms|title=Aamir declines Madame Tussauds|date=22 November 2007|work=The Times of India|access-date=26 January 2009|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081224122255/http://movies.indiatimes.com/articleshow/2561771.cms|archive-date=24 December 2008}}</ref> Khan declined, saying, "It's not important to me&nbsp;... people will see my films if they want to. Also, I cannot deal with so many things, I have bandwidth only for that much."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ibosnetwork.com/newsmanager/templates/template1.aspx?a=21052&z=4 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130111065228/http://www.ibosnetwork.com/newsmanager/templates/template1.aspx?a=21052&z=4 |url-status=dead |archive-date=11 January 2013 |title=Aamir Khan turns down Madam Tussauds |date=26 November 2007 |publisher=IBOS |access-date=26 January 2010 }}</ref> Khan also endorsed brands including [[Coca-Cola]],<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.rediff.com/money/special/profile/20030505.htm | title=Prasoon Joshi: The 'Thanda matlab Coca-Cola' man | publisher=[[Rediff]] | work=Rediff site desk | date=5 May 2003 | access-date=27 November 2015}}</ref> [[Godrej Group|Godrej]],<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/godrej-ropes-in-aamir-khan-to-increase-visibility-during-ipl-113032500273_1.html | title=Godrej ropes in Aamir Khan to increase visibility during IPL | publisher=Business Standard | work=Viveat Susan Pinto | date=26 March 2013 | access-date=27 November 2015| last1=Pinto | first1=Viveat Susan }}</ref> [[Titan Company|Titan Watches]],<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.rediff.com/money/2004/oct/15titan.htm | title=Aamir Khan is Titan brand ambassador | publisher=[[Rediff]] | work=Rediff desk | date=15 October 2014 | access-date=27 November 2015}}</ref> [[Tata Sky]],<ref>{{cite web | url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2008-07-10/news/27717613_1_brand-ambassador-direct-to-home-operator-dth-operator | title=TataSky ropes in Aamir Khan as brand ambassador | newspaper=[[The Economic Times]] |date=10 July 2008 | access-date=27 November 2015}}</ref> [[Toyota Innova]],<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.rediff.com/money/2005/aug/17look.htm | title=Aamir Khan endorses Innova | publisher=[[Rediff]] | work=Rediff desk | date=17 August 2005 | access-date=27 November 2015}}</ref> [[Samsung]],<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.samsung.com/in/news/local/samsung-appoints-aamir-khan-as-its-brand-ambassador-for-mobile-phones | title=Samsung Appoints Aamir Khan As Its Brand Ambassador for Mobile Phones | publisher=[[Samsung]] | work=Samsung desk | date=5 September 2008 | access-date=27 November 2015}}</ref> [[Parle Products#Brands|Monaco Biscuits]],<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.afaqs.com/news/story/25651_Parle-Monacos-smart-route-to-health | title=Parle Monaco's smart route to health | publisher=Afaqs | date=2 December 2009 | access-date=27 November 2015 | last=Biposhree | first=Das}}</ref> and [[Snapdeal]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/iworld/e-commerce/snapdeal-ropes-in-aamir-khan-as-brand-ambassador-150324 | title=Snapdeal ropes in Aamir Khan as brand ambassador | publisher=Indian Television | work=IT Team | date=24 March 2015 | access-date=27 November 2015}}</ref>
 
In April 2013, he was among Time magazine's list of the [[Time 100|100 Most Influential People in the World]].<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/p.-chidambaram-aamir-khan-in-times-100-most-influential-global-list/1104424/ | work=The Indian Express | title=P. Chidambaram, Aamir Khan in Time's 100 most influential global list | date=18 April 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.indiatimes.com/news/more-from-india/aamir-khan-in-times-100-most-influential-people-in-the-world-list-72827.html | work=The Times of India | title=Aamir Khan in Time's 100 Most Influential People in the World List | date=18 April 2013}}</ref> Khan was featured on the cover of ''[[TIME|Time]]''<nowiki/>'s Asia edition in the September 2012 issue with the title "Khan's Quest" – "He is breaking the Bollywood mold by tackling India's social evils. Can an actor change a nation?"<ref>{{cite news|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-08-31/news-interviews/33520190_1_aamir-khan-social-evils-satyamev-jayate|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120902032512/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-08-31/news-interviews/33520190_1_aamir-khan-social-evils-satyamev-jayate|url-status=dead|archive-date=2 September 2012|title=Aamir Khan graces cover of Time magazine|date=31 August 2012|work=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=5 September 2012}}</ref> In addition to being highly popular in India, he is also highly popular overseas, particularly in China,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/dangal-wins-china-why-aamir-is-truly-the-alpha-khan-of-bollywood-1717537|title=Dangal Wins China: Why Aamir Is Truly The Alpha Khan Of Bollywood|website=Ndtv.com|access-date=17 September 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/robcain/2017/06/11/how-to-become-a-foreign-movie-star-in-china-aamir-khans-5-point-formula-for-success/|title=How To Become A Foreign Movie Star In China: Aamir Khan's 5-Point Formula For Success|first=Rob|last=Cain|website=Forbes.com|access-date=17 September 2017}}</ref> the second largest movie market.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://in.reuters.com/article/india-bollywood-aamir-khan-dangal-interv/qa-aamir-khan-on-what-it-takes-to-crack-chinas-box-office-idINKBN18R0RQ|title=Q&A: Aamir Khan on what it takes to crack China's box office|last=Jamkhandikar|first=Shilpa|date=31 May 2017|access-date=22 September 2017|work=Reuters}}<!-- original link, now dead, was https://reuters.com/article/india-bollywood-aamir-khan-dangal-interv-idUKKBN18R0RQ --></ref> He is the most followed Indian national on Chinese [[social media]] site [[Sina Weibo]], above Indian prime minister [[Narendra Modi]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Tan|first=Yvette|title=This Bollywood superstar has become the most followed Indian national on Weibo|url=http://mashable.com/2017/05/22/aamir-khan-china/|website=[[Mashable]]|date=22 May 2017|language=en}}</ref> Khan is also popular in Turkey,<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.dailysabah.com/cinema/2017/10/04/popular-indian-actor-aamir-khan-welcomed-by-fans-in-turkey|title=Popular Indian actor Aamir Khan welcomed by fans in Turkey|work=DailySabah|access-date=21 October 2017}}</ref> [[Hong Kong]],<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/more-lifestyle/want-to-know-what-s-the-most-popular-indian-spice-in-hong-kong-it-s-turmeric/story-xzS0wxCKwtHhR6XcqhUoxI.html|title=Want to know what's the most popular Indian spice in Hong Kong? It's turmeric|date=4 September 2017|work=hindustantimes.com/|access-date=21 October 2017|language=en}}</ref> and [[Singapore]],<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/lifestyle/aamir-khan-bollywood-megastar-singapore-interview-9279548|title=Aamir Khan, a different kind of Bollywood megastar|work=Channel NewsAsia|access-date=21 October 2017|language=en-US}}</ref> among many other countries.
 
In February 2015, Khan stated his views on a popular online comedy group [[All India Bakchod]] for its celebrity roast episode. He said, "I completely believe in freedom of speech, no issues. But we have to understand that we all have a certain responsibility. When I heard what was being described to me I felt it was a violent event." He further said violence is not just physical but it has verbal aspects to it. He called the roast a shameless act, and even called out his friends from the film industry—Karan, Ranveer, and Arjun.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.abplive.in/india/2015/02/10/article498644.ece/Aamir-Khan-lashes-out-at-AIB-roast|title=Aamir Khan lashes out at AIB roast|date=10 February 2015|work=ABP News|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150211122954/http://www.abplive.in/india/2015/02/10/article498644.ece/Aamir-Khan-lashes-out-at-AIB-roast|archive-date=11 February 2015}}</ref>
 
In [[Indian media]], he is often referred to as "Mr. Perfectionist" for his dedication to his work.<ref>{{cite news|title=People call Aamir Khan Mr Perfectionist, but I call him Mr Passionate: Secret Superstar Zaira Wasim|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/people-call-aamir-khan-mr-perfectionist-but-i-call-him-mr-passionate-secret-superstar-zaira-wasim/story-T8zwX5tCIYpOYzJY8kefoI.html|work=[[Hindustan Times]]|date=29 October 2017|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://m.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/21-things-you-probably-didn-t-know-about-bollywood-s-mr-perfectionist-aamir-khan-251953.html|title=21 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Bollywood's 'Mr. Perfectionist' Aamir Khan|work=indiatimes.com|access-date=22 October 2017|language=en}}</ref> In [[Chinese media]], he is often referred to as a "national treasure of India" or "conscience of India", due to much of his work tackling various social issues that are pervasive in [[Culture of India|Indian society]], some of which are also relevant to [[Chinese society]], in a way that domestic [[Cinema of China|Chinese films]] often do not portray. His work is highly regarded in China, with films such as ''Taare Zameen Par'' (2007), ''3 Idiots'' (2009) and ''Dangal'' (2016), as well as his television show ''[[Satyamev Jayate (TV series)|Satyamev Jayate]]'' (2012{{ndash}}2014), being some of the highest-rated productions on Douban.<ref>{{cite news|title=印度的良心阿米尔·汗如何用电影改变国家|url=http://ent.sina.com.cn/zl/bagua/blog/2017-05-19/10105939/350163497/14df122910102wywr.shtml|work=[[Sina Corp|Sina]]|date=19 May 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=《摔跤吧！爸爸》主演阿米尔·汗被誉为"印度刘德华"-中新网|url=http://www.chinanews.com/yl/2017/05-11/8220929.shtml|work=[[China News Service]]|date=11 May 2017}}</ref> In China, Khan is known for being associated with quality cinema and committed to social causes,<ref name="screendaily">{{cite web|title=What the West can learn from the surprise success of 'Dangal' in China|url=https://www.screendaily.com/features/what-the-west-can-learn-from-the-surprise-success-of-dangal-in-china/5120116.article|website=[[Screen Daily]]|date=19 July 2017|language=en}}</ref> and is often seen as an activist-actor.<ref name="mishu">{{cite news|title=Mishu magic|url=http://www.ecns.cn/2018/02-01/290967.shtml|work=[[China Daily]]|date=1 February 2018}}</ref> In the past, Chinese media used to refer to him as "India's [[Andy Lau]]", but as Khan gained more familiarity with mainstream Chinese audiences, younger fans have often referred to him by the moniker "Uncle Aamir”<ref>{{cite news|title=Aamir Khan scores another big hit in China with Secret Superstar|url=http://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/entertainment/aamir-khan-scores-another-big-hit-in-china-with-secret-superstar|work=[[The Straits Times]]|date=25 January 2018|language=en}}</ref> or "Mishu".<ref name="mishu" /> He has become a household name in China,<ref>{{cite news|title=5 big stories from the week gone by|url=https://www.filmfare.com/features/5-big-stories-from-the-week-gone-by-26308-3.html|work=[[Filmfare]]|date=29 January 2018|language=en}}</ref> where he is currently{{Update inline|date=January 2021|reason=}} the most famous Indian.<ref name="diplomat">{{cite news|last=Gao|first=Charlotte|title=Aamir Khan: India's Soft Power in China|url=https://thediplomat.com/2018/01/aamir-khan-indias-soft-power-in-china/|work=[[The Diplomat]]}}</ref> His book ''I'll Do it My Way'' is commonly found in bookstores across China, while Chinese retailers sell merchandise ranging from "Uncle Aamir" [[smartphone]] cases to ''Dhoom 3''-style black hats.<ref name="scmp" /> His effect in China has drawn comparisons with previous Indian cultural icons in the country, including the [[Buddha]], Bengali writer [[Rabindranath Tagore]], and actors [[Raj Kapoor]] and [[Nargis]].<ref name="tagore">{{cite news|title=Aamir Khan: the second coming of Tagore?|url=http://www.scmp.com/week-asia/society/article/2130794/chinas-secret-superstar-aamir-khan-second-coming-indias-tagore|work=[[South China Morning Post]]|date=28 January 2018}}</ref>
 
=== Political controversies ===
====Gujarat====
 
In 2006, Aamir Khan lent his support to the [[Narmada Bachao Andolan]] movement, led by activist [[Medha Patkar]], in their actions against raising the height of the [[Sardar Sarovar Dam]].<ref>{{cite news|title=5 examples that prove why Shah Rukh Khan and Aamir Khan can't be blamed for their 'silence' over Padmavati row|url=http://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment/article/shah-rukh-khan-aamir-khan-shatrughan-sinha-amitabh-bachchan-padmavati/130759|work=[[Times Now]]|date=22 November 2017}}</ref> While promoting his film ''[[Fanaa (2006 film)|Fanaa]]'' in [[Gujarat]], he made some comments regarding the [[Bharatiya Janata Party]] (BJP) Gujarat chief minister [[Narendra Modi]]'s handling of the [[Narmada Dam]] and the necessity to rehabilitate the displaced villagers.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://ia.rediff.com/news/2006/may/14aamir.htm |title= Aamir Khan slams Narendra Modi |access-date=15 December 2008 |date= 14 June 2006 |publisher= [[Rediff]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/news/world/asia/article2612165.ece |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20150517161826/http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/news/world/asia/article2612165.ece |url-status= dead |archive-date= 17 May 2015 |title= Film banned over star's dam protest |access-date= 15 December 2008 |last= Prasad |first= Raekha |date= 26 May 2006 |work= [[The Times]] |location= London }}</ref> These comments were met with outrage from the BJP, with the government of Gujarat demanding an apology from Khan. He refused to apologise, saying "I am saying exactly what the Supreme Court has said. I only asked for rehabilitation of poor farmers. I never spoke against the construction of the dam. I will not apologise for my comments on the issue."<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.rediff.com/movies/2006/may/25aamir1.htm |title=Aamir on Narmada: I won't apologise |access-date=15 December 2008 |last= Singh |first= Ankar |date= 25 May 2006 |work= [[Rediff]] }}</ref> An unofficial ban of ''Fanaa'' was put in place for the entire state of Gujarat. Protests occurred against the film and Khan, which included burning posters of him. As a result, several multiplex owners stated that they could not provide security to customers, and all theatre owners in Gujarat refused to screen the film.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1577182.cms |title= Gujarat left out as world sees Fanaa |access-date=15 December 2008 |date= 27 May 2006 |work= [[The Times of India]] }}</ref>
 
====Comments on intolerance (2013{{ndash}}2016)====
 
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In November 2015, Khan expressed the feelings that he and Rao had about rising intolerance in India at an event in [[New Delhi]] hosted by ''[[The Indian Express]]'' newspaper<ref>{{cite web|title = The Intolerant Response to Aamir Khan's Intolerance Comments|url = https://blogs.wsj.com/indiarealtime/2015/11/24/the-intolerant-response-to-aamir-khans-intolerance-comments/|website = WSJ Blogs|access-date = 25 November 2015|first = Joanna|last = Sugden|date = 24 November 2015}}</ref> in response to political events in India that included [[Cow vigilante violence in India since 2014|violent attacks]] against [[Muslim]]s and [[intellectual]]s, and the absence of swift or strong condemnation from the country's ruling BJP Modi government.<ref name="independent">{{cite news|title=Muslim actor rounds on the 'obscenities' of Hindu critics|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/asia/aamir-khan-muslim-bollywood-actor-rounds-on-the-obscenities-of-hindu-critics-a6753686.html|work=[[The Independent]]|date=29 November 2015}}</ref> Khan remarked that Rao, fearing for her family, suggested to "move out of India".<ref name=":0">{{cite news|title = Bollywood Star Aamir Khan Faces Religious Backlash|url = http://time.com/4126743/aamir-khan-intolerance-backlash-snapdeal-india/|website = time.com|access-date = 25 November 2015|first = Rishi|last = Iyengar}}</ref> His remarks sparked political controversy, are referred to as the "intolerance row" in the [[Indian media]],<ref>{{cite news|title=Aamir Khan intolerance row: Who said what?|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-aamir-khan-intolerance-row-who-said-what-2149012|access-date=25 March 2021|work=[[Daily News and Analysis]]|date=25 November 2015}}</ref> and started a debate on [[social media]].<ref name=":0" /> Khan faced intense backlash for his comments, with certain sections of society branding him "[[anti-national]]",<ref>{{cite news|title=Aamir Khan's family disturbed over intolerance row – Celebrities' boldest and most interesting statements!|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/celebrities-boldest-and-most-interesting-statements/Aamir-Khans-family-disturbed-over-intolerance-row/photostory/51682567.cms|access-date=25 March 2021|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=10 November 2017}}</ref> while others voiced their agreement about his concerns<ref name=":0" /> and supported him.<ref name="qz">{{cite web|title = Aamir Khan took on religious intolerance, and Snapdeal got caught in the crossfire|url = http://qz.com/558447/bollywood-actor-aamir-khan-took-on-religious-intolerance-and-snapdeal-got-caught-in-the-crossfire/|website = Quartz|access-date = 25 November 2015|language = en-US}}</ref>
 
Much of the backlash against Khan, an [[Indian Muslim]] with a [[Hindu]] wife, came from [[Hindu nationalist]] groups.<ref name="independent" /><ref name="Alibhai-Brown">{{cite news|last=Alibhai-Brown|first=Yasmin|title=Muslim or Hindu, Bollywood transcends religious tension in India|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/muslim-hindu-bollywood-transcends-religious-tension-india-1622303|work=[[International Business Times]]|date=19 May 2017|language=en}}</ref> The far-right political party [[Shiv Sena]] sharply criticised Khan's statement, labelling it "the language of treachery",<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.newsnation.in/article/99483-aamir-speaking-language-treachery-shiv-sena.html | title='Ranchhoddas' Aamir can leave India if he wishes to, says Shiv Sena | publisher=[[News Nation]] | work=PTI | date=25 November 2015 | access-date=25 November 2015}}</ref> and the BJP condemned the incident as a "Moral Offence".<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/aamir-khan-committed-a-moral-offence-with-his-intolerance-remarks-bjp/article7916149.ece | title=Aamir committed a 'moral offence': BJP | publisher=[[The Hindu]] | work=PTI | date=25 November 2015 | access-date=27 November 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-people-across-india-offended-by-aamir-khan-s-statement-bjp-2148990 | title=People across India offended by Aamir Khan's statement: BJP | publisher=[[Daily News and Analysis]] | work=PTI | date=25 November 2015 | access-date=27 November 2015}}</ref> In the wake of the controversy, burning of posters took place in [[Ludhiana]] by Shiv Sena.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.ibnlive.com/news/india/hindu-sena-activists-protest-outside-aamir-khans-house-security-tightened-1168274.html | title=Hindu Sena activists protest outside Aamir Khan's house, security tightened | publisher=[[CNN-IBN]] | work=PTI | date=24 November 2015 | access-date=27 November 2015}}</ref> [[Punjab, India|Punjab]]'s Shiv Sena chief Rajeev Tandon also made a violent threat, offering a {{INRConvert|1|l|lk=l}} reward to anyone who slaps Khan.<ref>{{cite news|title=Sena leader offers Rs 1 lakh to slap Aamir, party says not official view|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/india/shiv-sena-announces-cash-reward-of-rs-1-lakh-for-slapping-aamir-khan/story-nIwnMn0NEchY2sgjtk4erL.html|work=[[Hindustan Times]]|date=26 November 2015|language=en|access-date=25 March 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Site to slap Aamir Khan now showers kisses on the actor|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/To-slap-Aamir-log-on-to-this-site/articleshow/49977503.cms|access-date=25 March 2021|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=30 November 2015}}</ref> As a result, the Khans were given additional police protection.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.deccanherald.com/content/513725/aamir-khan-provided-adequate-security.html | title=Aamir Khan provided 'adequate' security: Police | publisher=[[Deccan Herald]] | work=PTI | date=24 November 2015 | access-date=27 November 2015}}</ref> Khan responded to the backlash and threats by stating, "it saddens me to say you are only proving my point".<ref name="indianexpress" />
 
In response to the backlash, Khan received support from a number of celebrities and public figures,<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/aamir-khan-says-neither-he-nor-his-wife-have-any-intention-of-leaving-the-country/article7915958.ece | title=I have no intention of leaving India: Aamir Khan | newspaper=[[The Hindu]] | date=26 November 2015 | access-date=27 November 2015 | last=Alok Deshpande | first=Satish Nandgaonkar}}</ref> including [[Indian National Congress]] leader [[Rahul Gandhi]],<ref name="independent" /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://m.ibnlive.com/news/politics/rahul-gandhi-backs-aamir-khan-on-intolerance-issue-again-says-bullying-is-unpleasant-1168645.html|title=Rahul Gandhi backs Aamir Khan on intolerance issue again, says bullying is unpleasant|date=25 November 2015|work=IBNlive|access-date=6 April 2016}}</ref> [[Hrithik Roshan]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://m.ibnlive.com/news/movies/hrithik-roshan-lauds-aamirs-response-to-criticism-1169081.html|title=Hrithik Roshan lauds Aamir's response to criticism|date=26 November 2015|work=IBNlive|access-date=6 April 2016}}</ref> [[Shah Rukh Khan]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://m.ibnlive.com/news/india/shahrukh-khan-defends-aamir-khan-over-intolerance-row-says-there-is-no-need-for-anyone-to-prove-his-patriotism-1170798.html|title=Shah Rukh Khan defends Aamir Khan over intolerance row, says there is no need for anyone to prove his patriotism|date=1 December 2015|work=IBNlive|access-date=6 April 2016}}</ref> [[Mamata Banerjee]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/mamata-backs-aamir-khan-over-intolerance-remark/|title=No one can ask Aamir to leave India, says West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee|date=27 November 2015|work=The Indian Express|access-date=6 April 2016}}</ref> [[Rajkumar Hirani]],<ref>{{cite news | url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/aamir-khans-answer-at-rng-awards-an-innocent-one-pk-director-rajkumar-hirani/ | title=Aamir Khan's answer at RNG awards an innocent one: PK director Rajkumar Hirani | newspaper=[[The Indian Express]] | date=27 November 2015 | access-date=27 November 2015}}</ref> [[Kabir Khan (director)|Kabir Khan]],<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.deccanherald.com/videos/watch/12341/kabir-khan-backs-aamir-khan.html | title=Kabir Khan backs Aamir Khan, agrees 'intolerance' is on the rise in the country | newspaper=[[Deccan Herald]] | date=26 November 2015 | access-date=27 November 2015}}</ref> [[Farah Khan]],<ref>{{cite magazine | url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/now-farah-khan-extends-her-support-to-aamir/1/531359.html | title=Farah Khan says #IStandWithAamirKhan | magazine=[[India Today]] | date=25 November 2015 | access-date=27 November 2015 | last=Liu | first=Chuen Chen}}</ref> [[A. R. Rahman]],<ref name="newsnation" /> and [[Priyanka Chopra]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Intolerance Debate: Priyanka Chopra backs Shah Rukh Khan and Aamir Khan |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-intolerance-debate-priyanka-chopra-backs-shah-rukh-khan-and-aamir-khan-2150130|work=[[DNA India]]|date=29 November 2015}}</ref> On the other hand, some criticised Khan's remark about intolerance, including [[Shatrughan Sinha]],<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/shatrughan-sinha-disapproves-of-aamir-khans-intolerance-remarks-1247899 | title=Aamir Khan's PK Wouldn't Have Been a Success if India Was Intolerant: Shatrughan Sinha | publisher=[[NDTV]] | work=Press Trust of India | date=26 November 2015 | access-date=27 November 2015}}</ref> [[Anupam Kher]],<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.huffingtonpost.in/2015/11/24/kher-aamir-khan-intoleran_n_8634606.html | title=Anupam Kher Lashes Out At Aamir Khan, Asks Him To 'Spread Hope Not Fear' | publisher=The Huffington Post (India) | work=ANI | date=24 November 2015 | access-date=27 November 2015}}</ref> [[Raveena Tandon]],<ref name="newsnation">{{cite web | url=http://www.newsnation.in/article/99471--aamir-khan-intolerance-remark-raveena-tandon-oppose-ar-rahman-supports-mr-prfec.html | title=Aamir Khan Intolerance remark: Raveena Tandon opposes; AR Rahman supports Mr. Perfectionist | publisher=[[News Nation]] | work=NN Bureau | date=25 November 2015 | access-date=27 November 2015}}</ref> and [[Vivek Oberoi]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://movies.ndtv.com/bollywood/respect-aamir-khan-but-india-is-most-tolerant-country-says-vivek-oberoi-1247744 | title=Respect Aamir Khan But India is Most Tolerant Country, Says Vivek Oberoi | publisher=[[NDTV]] | work=PTI | date=26 November 2015 | access-date=27 November 2015}}</ref>
 
Khan later stated that he was not leaving the country.<ref name="indianexpress">{{cite news|title=To all people shouting obscenities at me... you're only proving my point: Aamir Khan|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/aamir-khan-neither-me-nor-my-wife-have-any-intention-to-leave-india/|date=26 November 2015|access-date=28 November 2015|newspaper=The Indian Express}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.huffingtonpost.in/2015/11/25/aamir-khan-controversy_n_8646044.html | title=Aamir Khan Has No Intention Of Leaving India | publisher=The Huffington Post | work=HF Staff | date=25 November 2015 | access-date=27 November 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/celebrity/intolerance-issue-aamir-khan-proud-to-be-indian-says-no-intention-of-leaving-india_1826206.html | title=Intolerance issue: Proud to be Indian, won't leave country, says Aamir Khan | publisher=[[Zee News]] | work=Zee Media Bureau | date=26 November 2015 | access-date=26 November 2015}}</ref> A [[lawsuit]] was filed against Khan and Rao at Jaunpur in ACJM II court.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jagran.com/uttar-pradesh/lucknow-city-13217142.html|title=now on trial to Aamir and his wife for treason in Jaunpur|publisher=[[Dainik Jagran]]|work=DJ Desk|date=26 November 2015}}</ref> Khan was dropped as brand ambassador of the government's official [[Incredible India]] tourism campaign.<ref name="independent" /> A company that Khan was endorsing, [[Snapdeal]], faced backlash from Khan's critics for being associated with him, before the company distanced themselves from his comments.<ref name="qz" />
 
Khan later clarified his comments in January 2016, saying that he never said India was intolerant or that he thought about leaving the country, saying he was "born in India and will die in India". He said that his comments were taken out of context and the media was responsible for it to some extent.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/never-said-india-is-intolerant-i-was-born-here-and-will-die-here-aamir-khan/|title=Aamir Khan: Never thought of leaving India... was born here, will die here|date=26 January 2015|newspaper=[[The Indian Express]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/mumbai/i-was-born-here-and-will-die-here-aamir-khan/article8152701.ece|title=I was born here and will die here: Aamir Khan|publisher=[[The Hindu]]|work=[[Press Trust of India]]|date=26 January 2015}}</ref> Despite this, he continued to face backlash later in the year, with calls for protests and boycotts against ''Dangal''. In October 2016, the [[Vishva Hindu Parishad]] called for protests against the film.<ref>{{cite news|title=VHP to protest against Aamir, Fawad Khan films|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/vhp-bengal-protest-pakistani-actors-fawad-aamir-khan-dangal-ban-mns-3079545/|work=[[The Indian Express]]|date=13 October 2016}}</ref> Following its release in December 2016, #BoycottDangal trended on [[Twitter]],<ref>{{cite news|title=Aamir Khan facing Dangal trouble? #BoycottDangal trends on&nbsp;Twitter|url=http://www.financialexpress.com/entertainment/aamir-khan-facing-dangal-trouble-boycottdangal-trends-on-twitter/484178/|work=[[The Financial Express (India)|The Financial Express]]|date=23 December 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Twitter wants to boycott Aamir Khan's Dangal because of THIS shocking reason!|url=https://www.inuth.com/trends/social-virals/twitter-wants-to-boycott-aamir-khans-dangal-because-of-this-shocking-reason/|work=InUth|date=23 December 2016}}</ref> and BJP general secretary [[Kailash Vijayvargiya]] called for protests against the film.<ref>{{cite news|title=Aamir Khan's film 'Dangal' deserves 'treatment': BJP leader – Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Aamir-Khans-film-Dangal-deserves-treatment-BJP-leader/articleshow/50600524.cms|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=27 January 2017}}</ref> Despite calls to boycott the film, ''Dangal'' turned out to be a massive hit,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/aamir-khans-massive-following-india-china-makes-him-worlds-biggest-superstar-763654 |title=Aamir Khan's massive following in India, China makes him world's biggest superstar|date=14 March 2018}}</ref> grossing more than {{INRConvert|500|c}} in India.<ref>{{cite web|title=Dangal collections: After Baahubali 2, Aamir Khan's movie crosses Rs 1,000 cr mark|url=http://www.financialexpress.com/entertainment/dangal-collections-after-baahubali-2-aamir-khans-movie-crosses-rs-1000-cr-mark/667971/|work=The Financial Express|access-date=21 May 2017|date=14 May 2017}}</ref>
 
== Humanitarian, social, and political causes ==
[[File:Secretary Clinton and Bollywood Star Aamir Khan.jpg|thumb|left|Khan with [[United States Secretary of State]] [[Hillary Clinton]] in 2009]]
In April 2006, Khan participated in the demonstrations put up by the [[Narmada Bachao Andolan]] committee after the [[Gujarat]] government's decision to raise the height of the Narmada dam. He was quoted to support [[adivasis]] (tribes), who might be displaced from their homes.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bollywoodmantra.com/news/aamir-khan-lends-his-support-for-the-narmada-bachao-andolan/1135/|title=Aamir Khan lends his support for the Narmada Bachao Andolan|date=15 April 2006|access-date=29 April 2012|work=Bollywood Mantra}}</ref> Later he faced protests and a partial ban on his film ''Fanaa'', but the [[Prime Minister of India]], [[Manmohan Singh]], supported him by saying, "Everyone has the freedom of expression. If someone says something on a particular subject, that doesn't mean you should start protesting."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2006/may/25aamir1.htm|title=Aamir on Narmada: I won't apologise|date=25 May 2006|access-date=29 April 2012|work=[[Rediff.com]]}}</ref> Aamir also lent his support to the [[2012 Indian anti-corruption movement|Janlokpal Bill Movement]] led by [[Anna Hazare]] in August 2011.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-08-29/india/29941151_1_mps-team-anna-strong-anti-corruption|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111107055333/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-08-29/india/29941151_1_mps-team-anna-strong-anti-corruption|url-status=dead|archive-date=7 November 2011|title=Everyone lobbies for bills, what is wrong if people put pressure? Aamir Khan questions|date=29 August 2011|access-date=29 April 2012|work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref>
 
He has been supporting common causes; when asked about views on the entertainment tax in the [[Union budget of India|2012 budget]], Khan said, "I don't want any reduction in that, all I expect is focus on education and nutrition."<ref>{{cite news|url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2012-03-14/news/31169050_1_union-budget-aamir-khan-nutrition|title=Aamir Khan urges government to focus on education, nutrition in Union Budget 2012|access-date=29 April 2012|work=[[The Economic Times]]|date=14 March 2012}}</ref> He quit the [[Government of India|GOI]]'s copyrights panels in February 2010 after facing sharp differences with other members.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.hindu.com/2010/02/18/stories/2010021852622200.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100222232710/http://www.hindu.com/2010/02/18/stories/2010021852622200.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=22 February 2010|title=Aamir Khan quits copyright panel|date=18 February 2010|access-date=29 April 2012|work=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref> During the promotion of ''3 Idiots'', he journeyed to diverse parts of India, mostly to small towns, noting that "filmmakers from Mumbai don't understand small-town India".<ref>{{cite news|url=http://forbesindia.com/article/real-issue/why-aamir-khan-is-a-marketing-genius/9662/0|title=Why Aamir Khan is a Marketing Genius|date=2 February 2010|access-date=29 April 2012|work=[[Forbes]], India}}</ref> This experience of reaching out to "regional India" was extended in ''Satyamev Jayate''. On 16 July 2012, Khan met the prime minister and the minister for social justice and empowerment, and discussed the plight of manual scavengers and sought eradication of manual scavenging in the country.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.khaleejtimes.com/displayarticle.asp?xfile=data/international/2012/July/international_July353.xml&section=international&col= | title= Aamir meets PM, wants manual scavenging to be scrapped | date= 17 July 2012}}</ref>
 
On 30 November 2011, Khan was appointed national brand ambassador of [[UNICEF]] to promote child nutrition.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-industry/et-cetera/Aamir-Khan-appointed-UNICEFs-national-ambassador/articleshow/10933496.cms |title=Aamir Khan appointed UNICEF's national ambassador |work= The Economic Times |access-date=30 November 2011 |date=30 November 2011}}</ref> He is part of the government-organised IEC campaign to raise awareness about malnutrition.<ref>{{cite news| url= http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-06-06/tv/32057066_1_malnutrition-publicity-campaign-actor-aamir-khan| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20130702030950/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-06-06/tv/32057066_1_malnutrition-publicity-campaign-actor-aamir-khan| url-status= dead| archive-date= 2 July 2013| work= [[The Times of India]]| title=Aamir Khan to pitch in for nutrition campaign | date=6 June 2012 }}</ref> He is also known for supporting causes such as [[feminism]]<ref name="newsweek"/> and improved [[education in India]], which are themes in several of his films.<ref>{{cite news|title=I shouldn't have acted in 3 Idiots: Aamir Khan|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/i-shouldn-t-have-acted-in-3-idiots-aamir-khan/story-kNh3B1IzTxMCcDGnvG5RFP.html|work=[[Hindustan Times]]|date=23 February 2011|language=en}}</ref> His crossover success in China has been described as a form of Indian [[soft power]],<ref name="theweek"/><ref name="diplomat" /><ref>{{cite news|last=Aneja|first=Atul|title=Uncle Aamir's charm offensive on millennials|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/international/uncle-aamirs-charm-offensive-on-millennials/article22716336.ece|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=10 February 2018|language=en-IN}}</ref> helping to improve [[China–India relations]], despite political tensions between the two nations (such as [[Doklam]] and [[2018 Maldives political crisis|the Maldives]]), with Khan stating he wants to help "improve India-China ties".<ref name="scmp" /><ref name="theweek" /><ref name="tagore" /> Due to Khan being a household name in China, he has been considered to be India's brand ambassador to China by the [[Ministry of Commerce and Industry (India)|Indian commerce ministry]], which may contribute to reducing the [[trade deficit]] with China.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Mishra|first1=Asit Ranjan|title=India may tap Aamir Khan to boost trade with China|url=https://www.livemint.com/Politics/WNFg7BkwAp7BVpMkKhbZ6N/India-may-tap-Aamir-Khan-to-boost-trade-with-China.html|work=[[Mint (newspaper)|Mint]]|date=1 April 2018}}</ref>
 
In 2016, Khan came up with the [[Maharashtra]] government to make the state drought-free in the next five years. He has been doing ''shramdaan'' for the last 3 years. He asked people to come to join him in this cause and become a Jal Mitra by doing ''shramdaan''. While explaining to journalists, Khan said, "the reason why popular TV show Satyamev Jayate did not go on air was not because of Court's verdict, but because all the producers, directors and talents working on this show were busy in this water project. For us, the water conservation project in the State is the most important initiative."{{Citation needed|date=January 2021}} Khan is a co-founder of [[Paani Foundation]] with Rao. The foundation is a [[non-profit]], [[non-governmental organisation]] which is active in the area of drought prevention and watershed management in the Maharashtra, India.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Joshi |first1=Namrata |title=Aamir's Paani makes a splash |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/mumbai/aamirs-initiative-to-educate-people-on-water-conservation/article8249492.ece |access-date=17 August 2019 |work=The Hindu |date=18 February 2016 |language=en-IN}}</ref>
 
== Personal life ==
[[File:Aamir Khan with his wife Kiran Rao at Karan Johar's 40th birthday bash at Taj Lands End (27).jpg|thumb|right|150px| Khan with his wife [[Kiran Rao]] at an event in 2012]]
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.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://celebrity.psyphil.com/aamir-khan-kiran-rao-wedding-amir-khan-wife-reena-dutta-divorce/ |title=Aamir Khan Kiran Rao Wedding Marriage Amir Wife Reena Dutta Divorce |access-date=3 August 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100804023140/http://celebrity.psyphil.com/aamir-khan-kiran-rao-wedding-amir-khan-wife-reena-dutta-divorce/ |archive-date=4 August 2010 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
 
On 28 December 2005, Khan married [[Kiran Rao]], who had been an assistant director to Gowariker on the set of ''[[Lagaan]]''.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.expressindia.com/fullstory.php?newsid=60745 |title=Grand reception for Aamir Khan-Kiran Rao wedding |agency=Press Trust of India |work=The Indian Express |date=1 January 2006 |access-date=26 January 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070222235106/http://www.expressindia.com/fullstory.php?newsid=60745 |archive-date=22 February 2007 }}</ref> On 5 December 2011, they announced the birth of their son, Azad Rao Khan,<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.ibnlive.com/news/india/aamir-names-newborn-son-azad-rao-khan-427057.html | title=Aamir names son Azad Rao Khan | date=10 December 2011 | work=[[CNN-IBN]] | access-date=11 December 2011}}</ref> through a [[Surrogacy|surrogate]] mother.<ref>{{cite news|title=Baby boy for Aamir Khan, Kiran Rao|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/baby-boy-for-aamir-kiran/story-sD6ftV8MeLtmMiupDvNoUP.html|access-date=5 December 2011|newspaper=Hindustan Times}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/aamir-khan-azad-kiran-rao-surrogacy/1/291020.html|title=We never felt defensive about having a surrogate|date=12 July 2013|access-date=5 December 2011}}</ref> In 2007, Khan lost a custody battle for his younger brother Faisal to their father, Tahir Hussain,<ref>{{cite news|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2007-11-02/india/27986582_1_tahir-husain-tahir-hussain-faisal-khan|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130909004138/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2007-11-02/india/27986582_1_tahir-husain-tahir-hussain-faisal-khan|url-status=dead|archive-date=9 September 2013|title=Aamir's family supports him against father|agency=Press Trust of India|date=2 November 2007|work=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=26 January 2010}}</ref> who died on 2 February 2010.<ref>{{cite web|author=Bollywood Hungama |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/2010/02/02/13730/index.html |title=Bollywood News |publisher=Bollywoodhungama.com |date= 2 April 2011|access-date=11 August 2014}}</ref> In July 2021, the couple announced their separation and told they would raise their son Azad as co-parents.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/breaking-aamir-khan-and-kiran-rao-announce-their-separation-to-co-parent-their-son-azad/|title=BREAKING: Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao announce their separation; to co-parent their son Azad|work=Bollywood Hungama|date=3 July 2021|access-date=3 July 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-07-03|title=Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao announce divorce after 15 years of marriage|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/aamir-khan-and-kiran-rao-announce-divorce-after-15-years-of-marriage-101625292317408.html|access-date=2021-07-03|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref>
 
As a practising [[Muslim]], Khan along with his mother Zeenat, performed [[Hajj]], an annual Islamic pilgrimage to [[Mecca]], Saudi Arabia, and a [[Fard|mandatory religious duty]] for Muslims, in 2013.<ref name="Swarup" /> 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.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.mumbaimirror.com/entertainment/bollywood/Aamir-goes-the-vegan-way/articleshow/46522429.cms|title=Aamir Goes the Vegan Way!|work=Mumbai Mirror|date=11 March 2015|access-date=26 March 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.in/2015/03/11/aamir-khan-vegan-masterch_n_6848652.html|title=Recently Turned Vegan Aamir Khan To Judge 'MasterChef India 4' Finale?|agency=IANS|work=The Huffington Post|date=15 March 2015|access-date=26 March 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/aamir-khan-quits-non-vegetarian-food-turns-vegan/|title=Aamir Khan quits non-vegetarian food, turns vegan|agency=Express News Service|work=The Indian Express|date=11 March 2015|access-date=26 March 2015}}</ref>
 
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.<ref name="school" /><ref name="timesofindia" /> 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]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Adajania|first=Kayezad|title=Of tennis, noise, Federer and Khan|url=http://www.livemint.com/Leisure/DebKDe77qGQiCfGOss8aBL/Of-tennis-noise-Federer-and-Khan.html|work=[[Mint (newspaper)|Mint]]|date=9 December 2014}}</ref>
 
Aamir Khan considers [[B. R. Ambedkar|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.<ref>{{cite news|title=डॉ. बाबासाहेब आंबेडकर हेच प्रेरणास्थान – आमीर खान|url=http://zeenews.india.com/marathi/news/mumbai/aamir-khan-on-dr-babasaheb-ambedkar/309642|access-date=25 February 2018|work=24taas.com|date=10 April 2016|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=डॉ. बाबासाहेब आंबेडकर हेच प्रेरणास्थान – आमीर खान – Lokmat {{!}} DailyHunt|url=https://m.dailyhunt.in/news/india/marathi/lokmat-epaper-lokmat/do+babasaheb+aambedakar+hech+preranasthan+aamir+khan-newsid-51880855|website=DailyHunt|access-date=25 February 2018|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=डॉ. बाबासाहेब आंबेडकर हेच प्रेरणास्थान – आमीर खान|url=http://m.lokmat.com/maharashtra/dr-inspiration-babasaheb-ambedkar-aamir-khan/|access-date=25 February 2018|work=Lokmat|date=10 April 2016|language=mr}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Aamir Khan Speech on Dr. Bababsahab Ambedkar|url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=l-BxVr2B-Ho |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211211/l-BxVr2B-Ho| archive-date=2021-12-11 |url-status=live|access-date=25 February 2018|date=10 April 2016}}{{cbignore}}</ref>
 
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 (play)|Medea]].''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/aamir-khans-daughter-iras-directorial-debut-goes-on-floors-first-poster-unveiled-2297747.html|title=Aamir Khan's Daughter Ira's Directorial Debut Goes on Floors, First Poster Unveiled|website=News18|access-date=7 September 2019}}</ref> Veteran actress [[Sarika]], ex-wife of [[Kamal Haasan]], and her daughter [[Akshara Haasan]] produced the play,<ref>: {{Cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/B2GbJl2AEIg/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/B2GbJl2AEIg |archive-date=2021-12-23 |url-access=subscription|title=Euripides' Medea on Instagram: "Meet our dream team! Can't wait to see them work together! . . . #introducing #coreteam #dreamteam #directedby #producedby #presentedby…"|website=Instagram|language=en|access-date=7 September 2019}}{{cbignore}}</ref> and Khan's sister Farhat Dutta had painted a poster for its promotion.
 
== Filmography ==
{{Main|Aamir Khan filmography}}
 
== Awards and honours ==
{{Main|List of awards and nominations received by Aamir Khan}}
 
Khan won 9 [[Filmfare Awards]], out of 32 nominations,{{efn|name=ffan|Awards in certain categories come without a prior nomination.}} including the [[Filmfare Award for Best Actor|Best Actor]] award<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.indicine.com/movies/bollywood/history-filmfare-best-actor-awards/ | title=History: Filmfare Best Actor Awards | publisher=Indicine | work=Indicine Desk | date=27 November 2012 | access-date=27 November 2015}}</ref> for ''Raja Hindustani'' (1996),<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.awardsandshows.com/features/filmfare-awards-1997-197.html | title=Filmfare Awards 1997 | publisher=Awards & Shows | access-date=27 November 2015}}</ref> ''Lagaan'' (2001), and ''Dangal'' (2016);<ref name="lgn1">{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Filmfare-gives-Lagaan-a-7-star-salute/articleshow/1196162.cms|title=Filmfare gives Lagaan a 7-star salute|first1=Rekha|last1=Dixit|first2=Anshika|last2=Misra|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=16 February 2002|access-date=7 October 2015}}</ref> the [[Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor|Best Actor (Critics)]] award for ''Rang De Basanti'' (2006); the Best Film award for ''Lagaan'', ''[[Taare Zameen Par]]'' (2007), and ''Dangal''; and the [[Filmfare Award for Best Director|Best Director]] award for ''Taare Zameen Par''. He also won four [[National Film Awards]]: as an actor in ''Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak'' (1988) and ''Raakh'' (1989), as the producer of ''Lagaan'' and ''Madness in the Desert'' (2004), and as the director and producer of ''Taare Zameen Par''.
 
Overseas, ''Lagaan''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://zeenews.india.com/bollywood/lagaan-a-memorable-beautiful-journey-aamir-khan-2212021.html |title='Lagaan' a memorable, beautiful journey: Aamir Khan|date=16 June 2019}}</ref> earned an [[Academy Awards|Oscar]] nomination for [[Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film|Best Foreign Language Film]] at the [[74th Academy Awards]] in 2002.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.oscars.org/oscars/ceremonies/2002 |title=The 74th Academy Awards (2002) Nominees and Winners |access-date=19 November 2011 |publisher=[[Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences]] |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141109213431/http://www.oscars.org/oscars/ceremonies/2002 |archive-date= 9 November 2014 }}</ref> Khan later commented on the loss of ''Lagaan'' at the Oscars: "Certainly we were disappointed. But the thing that really kept us in our spirits was that the entire country was behind us".<ref>{{cite news|title=Newsmaker: Aamir Khan, the thinking man's hero|url=https://www.thenational.ae/arts-culture/newsmaker-aamir-khan-the-thinking-man-s-hero-1.73803|work=[[The National (Abu Dhabi)|The National]]|date=26 November 2015|language=en}}</ref> In addition to an Oscar nomination, ''Lagaan'' received a [[European Film Awards|European Film Award]] nomination for [[European Film Award for Best Non-European Film|Best Non-European Film]],<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/movies/movie/250526/Lagaan-Once-Upon-a-Time-in-India/details |title=Lagaan: Once Upon a Time In India (2001) |access-date=13 January 2008 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160307012424/http://www.nytimes.com/movies/movie/250526/Lagaan-Once-Upon-a-Time-in-India/details |work=[[The New York Times]] |date=2016 |archive-date= 7 March 2016 }}</ref> and won awards at a number of international [[film festival]]s, including the [[Bergen International Film Festival]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.biff.no/2001/index.php3?ID3=Eng|title=Bergen International Film Festival: The Norwegian Film Institute's award for Import|publisher=[[Bergen International Film Festival]]|access-date=12 January 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080119045450/http://www.biff.no/2001/index.php3?ID3=Eng|archive-date = 19 January 2008}}</ref> [[Leeds International Film Festival]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/1602604.stm |title=Indian film scoops top Leeds award |work=BBC |date=16 October 2001 |access-date=12 January 2008 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150427111656/http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/1602604.stm |archive-date=27 April 2015 }}</ref> [[Locarno International Film Festival]],<ref>{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/Lagaan-wins-Audience-Award-at-Locarno/articleshow/1283912159.cms?referral=PM |title=Lagaan wins Audience Award at Locarno |last=Cunha |first=Uma Da |work=The Times of India |date=13 August 2001 |access-date=15 February 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170110144018/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/Lagaan-wins-Audience-Award-at-Locarno/articleshow/1283912159.cms?referral=PM |archive-date=10 January 2017 }}</ref> [[NatFilm Festival]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.screendaily.com/danish-fest-audience-awards-lagaan-distribution-cash/408914.article |title=Danish fest audience awards Lagaan distribution cash |last=Neiiendam |first=Jacob |work=[[Screen International]] |date=17 April 2002 |access-date=7 October 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151227110936/http://www.screendaily.com/danish-fest-audience-awards-lagaan-distribution-cash/408914.article |archive-date=27 December 2015 }}</ref> and [[Northwest Film Center|Portland International Film Festival]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nwfilm.org/archives/piff/25/index.html |title=Portland International Film Festival 2002 |publisher=[[Northwest Film Center]] |access-date=12 January 2008 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080509081434/http://www.nwfilm.org/archives/piff/25/index.html |archive-date= 9 May 2008 }}</ref> ''Taare Zameen Par'' was also [[List of Indian submissions for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film|India's submission to the Oscars]], but did not receive a nomination.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/why-cant-indian-films-crack-the-oscar-code/86058-8.html |title=Why can't Indian films crack the Oscar code? |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121012162642/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/why-cant-indian-films-crack-the-oscar-code/86058-8.html |archive-date=12 October 2012 |access-date=22 July 2010 |last=Mishra |first=Somen |date=23 February 2009 |publisher=CNN-IBN |url-status=dead }}</ref> Another Khan production, ''Peepli Live'' (2010), was India's submission to the Oscars,<ref name="hroscars">{{cite news|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/asia/news/e3i59a76af7935531187507f3a963f29fa0|title= 'Peepli Live' is India's Oscar entry|access-date=4 October 2010|work= The Hollywood Reporter|first=Nyay|last=Bhushan|date=24 September 2010}}</ref><ref name="rtoscars">{{cite news|url=http://in.reuters.com/article/entertainmentNews/idINIndia-35580920080921?sp=true|title= 'Peepli Live' is India's official entry for Oscars 2011|access-date=24 September 2010|date= 24 September 2010|publisher= NDTV}}</ref> while ''Dhobi Ghat'' (2011) was longlisted for the [[BAFTA Award for Best Film Not in the English Language]],<ref name="theguardian">{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/film/2012/jan/06/baftas-2012-longlist |title=Baftas 2012 longlist |work=The Guardian |access-date=3 July 2013 |location=London |date=6 January 2012}}</ref> though neither were nominated. In 2017, ''Dangal'' won Khan the inaugural Best Asian Film award at Australia's [[7th AACTA Awards]],<ref name="aacta-news18">{{cite web|title=Aamir Khan's Dangal Wins Best Asian Film at Australian Gala|url=http://www.news18.com/news/movies/aamir-khans-dangal-wins-best-asian-film-at-australian-gala-1596697.html|website=[[CNN-News18]]|access-date=6 December 2017}}</ref><ref name="aacta-variety">{{cite web|last=Frater|first=Patrick|title='Lion' and Nicole Kidman Dominate Australia's AACTA Awards|url=https://variety.com/2017/film/asia/lion-nicole-kidman-dominate-australias-aacta-awards-1202631609/|website=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|date=6 December 2017}}</ref> as well as Movie of the Year and Top Foreign Actor from China's [[Douban]] Film Awards,<ref name="douban2017">{{cite web|title=【豆瓣2017年度电影榜单】|url=https://movie.douban.com/annual/2017|website=[[Douban]]|access-date=7 January 2018|language=zh-cmn-Hans}}</ref><ref name="douban-awards">{{cite web|title=第4届豆瓣电影年度榜单 (2017)|url=https://movie.douban.com/awards/doubanfilm_annual/4/|website=[[Douban]]|access-date=19 January 2018|language=zh-cmn-Hans}}</ref> and it was an award nominee for the [[68th Berlin International Film Festival]].<ref name="berlin">{{cite news|title=Berlin: Asian Brilliant Stars Unveils Nominees for Expanded Second Edition|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/berlin-asian-brilliant-stars-unveils-nominees-expanded-second-edition-1069164|work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|date=19 December 2017}}</ref>
 
Khan has received honorary accolades, including the [[Government of India]]'s [[Padma Shri]] in 2003<ref>{{cite web|url=http://bluegape.com/celebrities-and-people/anirudh_mishra/20-bollywood-stars-who-are-padma-shri-winners |title=20 Bollywood Stars Who Are Padma Shri Winners |publisher=Blugape |date=27 April 2015 |access-date=27 November 2015 |last=Anirudh |first=Mishra |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151208160827/http://bluegape.com/celebrities-and-people/anirudh_mishra/20-bollywood-stars-who-are-padma-shri-winners |archive-date=8 December 2015 }}</ref> and [[Padma Bhushan]] in 2010,<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.filmibeat.com/bollywood/news/2010/aamir-padma-bhushan-250110.html | title=Aamir awarded Padma Bhushan, Saif Padma Shri | publisher=Filmibeat | date=25 January 2010 | access-date=27 November 2015 | last=Subhadeep | first=Bhattacharjee}}</ref> and an Honorary Doctorate by the [[Maulana Azad National Urdu University]] (MANUU) for his distinguished contributions to the Indian cinema and entertainment industry.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-08-17/hyderabad/41420185_1_convocation-ceremony-honorary-doctorate-azad-national-urdu-university| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130820124728/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-08-17/hyderabad/41420185_1_convocation-ceremony-honorary-doctorate-azad-national-urdu-university| url-status=dead| archive-date=20 August 2013| website=[[The Times of India]]| title=Doctorate for actor Aamir Khan| date=17 August 2013}}</ref> In 2011, he accepted an invitation from the [[Berlin Film Festival]] to be a member of the jury, after having previously turned down their offer three times since 2008.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Kotwani |first1=Hiren |title=Aamir refused to be on Berlin jury thrice! |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/aamir-refused-to-be-on-berlin-jury-thrice/story-sHaKFQbkmVAbBPsgI2BigL.html |access-date=25 March 2021 |work=Hindustan Times |date=30 January 2011 |language=en}}</ref> In 2012, he appeared on the ''Time'' 100 list of most influential people in the world.<ref name="time">{{cite journal|last=Rahman|first=A. R.|author-link=A. R. Rahman|title=The 2013 TIME 100: Aamir Khan|url=http://time100.time.com/2013/04/18/time-100/slide/aamir-khan/|journal=[[Time (magazine)|Time]]|access-date=18 April 2013}}</ref> In 2017, the [[Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences]] invited Khan to be a member,<ref>{{cite web | title =Academy invites record 774 new members; 39 percent female, 30 percent people color |work=The Hollywood Reporter| url = https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/academy-invites-record-774-new-members-39-percent-female-30-percent-people-color-1017318 |date=29 June 2017|access-date = 29 June 2017}}</ref> and he received an award for "National Treasure of India" from the Government of China.<ref name="afternoondc">[http://www.afternoondc.in/bollywood/aamir-khan-the-chinese-heartthrob/article_194948?fromNewsdog=1 Aamir Khan: The Chinese heartthrob] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171107222453/http://www.afternoondc.in/bollywood/aamir-khan-the-chinese-heartthrob/article_194948?fromNewsdog=1 |date=7 November 2017 }}, ''[[The Afternoon Despatch & Courier]]'', 16 May 2017</ref>
 
Despite having won numerous awards and honors, Aamir Khan is known for refusing to attend, or accept awards from, Indian film award ceremonies. This has occasionally led to controversy, notably at the [[64th National Film Awards|2017 National Film Awards]], where Khan was snubbed from the [[National Award for Best Actor|Best Actor]] award for his performance in ''Dangal''. Committee member [[Priyadarshan]] explained that they did not want to award him because of his refusal to attend the award ceremony.<ref>{{cite news|title=National Film Awards complete winner list: Aamir Khan and Dangal face a royal snub!|url=http://www.catchnews.com/bollywood-news/national-film-awards-complete-winner-list-aamir-khan-and-dangal-face-a-royal-snub-57032.html|access-date=25 March 2021|work=Catch News|date=7 April 2017|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Chauhan|first1=Gaurang|title=3 revelations made by Priyadarshan on Akshay Kumar, Aamir Khan and National Film Awards that stumped us|url=http://www.bollywoodlife.com/news-gossip/akshay-kumar-win-aamir-khan-snub-three-revelations-made-by-priyadarshan-on-national-film-awards-that-stumped-us/|access-date=25 March 2021|work=Bollywood Life|date=7 April 2017}}</ref><ref name="hindustantimes">{{cite news |title=Priyadarshan on Akshay's National Award: Why honour Aamir when he doesn't accept it? |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/priyadarshan-on-akshay-s-national-award-why-give-it-to-aamir-when-he-doesn-t-attend-award-functions/story-qaqyrIKV2XcFb0xM9C2krL.html |access-date=25 March 2021 |work=Hindustan Times |date=8 April 2017 |language=en}}</ref> Despite avoiding Indian award ceremonies, he made an exception for the 2002 Academy Awards; his reasoning was that he saw it as an opportunity for his film ''Lagaan'' to reach a wider audience, but did not care much about the award itself.<ref name="ndtv">{{cite news |last1=IANS |title=Aamir Khan: Oscar nomination gets a film more viewers |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/aamir-khan-oscar-nomination-gets-a-film-more-viewers-615290 |access-date=25 March 2021 |work=NDTV |date=6 January 2014}}</ref>
 
== See also ==
{{Portal|Bollywood}}
* [[100 Crore Club]]
* [[1000 Crore Club]]
* [[Khans of Bollywood]]
* [[List of highest-grossing Indian films]]
* [[List of highest-grossing Indian films in overseas markets]]
*[[List of Indian film actors]]
*[[List of Bollywood actors]]
 
== Footnotes ==
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== References ==
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== Bibliography ==
* {{cite book |last=Khubchandani|first=Lata |year=2002 |title=Aamir Khan: Actor With a Difference |location=New Delhi |publisher=Rupa & Co |isbn=978-81-291-0046-7 }}
* {{cite book |last=Daniels |first=Christina |year=2011 |title=I'll Do it My Way: The Incredible Journey of Aamir Khan |location=New Delhi |publisher=Om Books International |isbn=978-93-80069-22-7 }}
* {{cite book |last=Chandra |first=Pradeep |year=2014 |title=Aamir Khan: Actor, Activist, Achiever |location=New Delhi |publisher=Niyogi Books |isbn=978-93-83098-29-3 }}


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Aamir Khan
Aamir Khan
Aamir Khan
Born
Mohammed Aamir Hussain Khan

(1965-03-14) 14 March 1965 (age 60)
Bombay, Maharashtra, India
NationalityIndian
Other namesMr Perfectionist
OccupationActor, Producer, Director
Years active1984–present
Height163 cm (5 ft 4 in)
Spouse(s)
Parent(s)Tahir Hussain (father)
Zeenat Hussain (mother)
RelativesFaisal Khan (brother)
See Khan-Hussain family

Aamir Khan (born March 14, 1965 in Mumbai) is a Bollywood actor. Khan first appeared in Yaadon Ki Baaraat (1973) as a child actor. His first big starring role was in Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak (1988).

Another of his best-known adult roles was starring in Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India (2001), which was nominated for an Oscar. Khan was credited as producer for the movie, with his first wife (1986-2002), Reena Datta, executive producer. Khan met his future second wife (2005-), Kiran Rao, on the set, where she was an assistant director.

Their first movie released in 2006 is Rang De Basanti after divorce with Reena.

Movies

Name of the Film Released year As the role of: Remarks
Dangal 2016 Mahavir Singh Phogat Winner of the Filmfare best actor Awards
PK 2014 PK (alien) Nominated for.Filmfare best actor Awards
Dhoom 3 2013 Sahir Khan/Samar Khan
Talaash 2012 Inspector Surjan Singh Shekhawat
3 Idiots 2009 Ranchoddas Shyamaldas Chanchad/Chhote/Phunsukh Wanglu
Ghajini 2008 Remake of Tamil Superhit movie, Ghajini
Taare Zameen Par 2007
Lajjo 2007 [1][1]
Fanaa 2006 Rehan Qadri
Rang De Basanti 2006 Daljeet (DJ)
The Rising 2005 Mangal Pandey Nominated, Filmfare Best Actor Award
Dil Chahta Hai 2001 Akash Malhotra Nominated, Filmfare Best Actor Award
Lagaan 2001 Bhuvan Winner, Filmfare Best Actor Award
Mela 2000 Kishan Pyare
Mann 1999 Karan Dev Singh
Sarfarosh 1999 Ajay Singh Rathod Nominated, Filmfare Best Actor Award
Earth 1998 Dil Navaz
Ghulam 1998 Siddharth Marathe Nominated, Filmfare Best Actor Award, Nominated, Filmfare Best Male Playback Award
Ishq 1997 Raja Nominated, Filmfare Best Actor Award
Raja Hindustani 1996 Raja Hindustani Winner, Filmfare Best Actor Award
Akele Hum Akele Tum 1995 Rohit Nominated, Filmfare Best Actor Award
Rangeela 1995 Munna
Aatank Hi Aatank 1995 Rohan
Baazi 1995 Inspector Amar Damjee
Andaz Apna Apna 1994 Amar Nominated, Filmfare Best Actor Award
Hum Hain Rahi Pyaar Ke 1993 Rahul Malhotra Nominated, Filmfare Best Actor Award
Parampara 1993 Ranbir Singh
Isi Ka Naam Zindagi 1992 Chotu
Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar 1992 Sanjaylal Verma Nominated, Filmfare Best Actor Award
Time Machine 1992 Was abandoned halfway during filming by Shekhar Kapur, and never completed due to financial problems
Daulat Ki Jung 1991 Rajesh Chaudhry
Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahin 1991 Raghu Jetley Nominated, Filmfare Best Actor Award
Afsana Pyaar Ka 1991 Raj
Jawani Zindabad 1990 Shashi
Deewana Mujh Sa Nahin 1990 Ajay Sharma
Dil 1990 Raja Nominated, Filmfare Best Actor Award
Tum Mere Ho 1990 Shiva
Awwal Number 1990 Sunny
Love Love Love 1989 Amit
Raakh 1989 Aamir Hussein Nominated, Filmfare Best Actor Award
Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak 1988 Raj Winner, Filmfare Best Debut Award
Holi 1984 Madan Sharma
Madhosh 1974 Child artist
Yaadon Ki Baaraat 1973 Child artist
Laal Singh Chaddha 2022 Laal Singh Chaddha

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Hungama, Bollywood. "Dinesh Anand Movies, News, Songs & Images". Bollywood Hungama.

External links

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