---
name: "Aamir Khan"
canonical: "https://film.one/person/aamir-khan"
fi1m_id: "aamir-khan"
imdb_id: "nm0451148"
tmdb_id: 52763
wikidata_id: "Q9557"
roles: ["Actor","Producer","Director"]
born: "14 March 1965"
reviewed_on_fi1m: 4
average_fi1m_score: 78
average_as: "actor"
average_over: 4
updated: "2026-10-01T19:17:15.358454+00:00"
licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL."
---

# Aamir Khan

## Identity

Aamir Khan

- **Canonical:** https://film.one/person/aamir-khan
- **Type:** Person
- **Fi1m ID:** aamir-khan
- **IMDb ID:** nm0451148
- **TMDB ID:** 52763
- **Wikidata ID:** Q9557
- **Same entity:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aamir_Khan, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q9557, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0451148/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/52763

Actor and producer. Born 14 March 1965 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

## Details

- **Work:** Actor, Producer, Director
- **Born:** 14 March 1965, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- **Active:** 2006–2016
- **Also known as:** Mohammed Aamir Hussain Khan, Âmir Han
- **Frequently works with:** [Abhijat Joshi](https://film.one/person/abhijat-joshi.md), [Boman Irani](https://film.one/person/boman-irani.md), [Rajkumar Hirani](https://film.one/person/rajkumar-hirani.md), [Sharman Joshi](https://film.one/person/sharman-joshi.md), [Siddharth Roy Kapur](https://film.one/person/siddharth-roy-kapur.md), [Vidhu Vinod Chopra](https://film.one/person/vidhu-vinod-chopra.md)
- **Average Fi1m score:** 78, as actor, over 4 titles
- **Fi1m score by decade:** 2000s 77 (2), 2010s 78 (2)
- **Score spread:** 0 at 80+, 4 at 60–79, 0 under 60
- **Lead roles:** 4 of 4 acting credits billed first or second
- **Genres:** Comedy 4, Drama 4, Family 1, History 1, Romance 1, Science Fiction 1
- **Screen time:** 11 hours of reviewed films
- **Box office:** $502m across 4 films with figures
- **Elsewhere:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aamir_Khan, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q9557, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0451148/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/52763

## Streaming the US now

- **Netflix:** [*Dangal*](https://film.one/film/dangal.md) (78), [*PK*](https://film.one/film/pk.md) (78)

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## Fi1m on Aamir Khan

> Aamir Khan can make a man delivering a lesson seem worth listening to. We like the humour and warmth he brings to socially minded stories, though his characters can seem too sure of the answers.

In *PK* (2014), Aamir Khan keeps trying to understand religious rules that make little sense to his alien visitor. The joke depends on his confusion, and he makes the wish to understand matter as much as the comic disruption. We laughed at his puzzled enquiries, then felt protective of him because he seemed entitled to a sensible answer. C.K. Muraleedharan’s cinematography keeps attention on Khan as he tries to understand ordinary human surroundings.

The romantic lead of *Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak* (1988) later produced and starred in *Lagaan* (2001). From the mid-2000s, his approach favoured one film at a time and stories about social problems. Directing *Taare Zameen Par* (2007), about dyslexia and educational pressure, made that interest explicit. Those choices help explain the teacherly streak in the performances, though the acting is generally more engaging than the lessons.

Rajkumar Hirani gets particularly good results from him in *3 Idiots* (2009), where Khan’s Rancho makes enthusiasm for engineering feel companionable. With R. Madhavan’s Farhan and Sharman Joshi’s Raju, his advice has friends to help rather than just a point to prove. His assurance is also the limitation: Rancho too often seems equipped with the correct answer before anyone has asked the question. The music by Shantanu Moitra, Sanjay Wandrekar and Atul Raninga can underline feelings Khan has already made clear. We would rather hear less encouragement to be moved and let the actors get on with it.

*Dangal* (2016) gives that certainty a more troubling use. As Mahavir Singh Phogat, Khan makes a father’s commitment to his daughters’ wrestling convincing without making his authority comfortable. Nitesh Tiwari’s film gives the father’s determination more attention than the daughters’ freedom to choose. Fatima Sana Shaikh and Sanya Malhotra, playing the older sisters, have to work against that imbalance. Khan makes Mahavir interesting enough to question; we wish the film questioned him more closely.

We like Khan most when his characters have something left to learn. His warmth makes instruction enjoyable, but certainty can wear thin over an evening. Start with *PK*, allowing for a wandering plot and more time than its questions need.

## Biography

Aamir Khan is an Indian actor, director and producer who works primarily in Hindi cinema. He was born on 14 March 1965 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

Khan is known for his lead roles as Ranchoddas "Rancho" Chanchad in *3 Idiots* (2009), Mahavir Singh Phogat in *Dangal* (2016), which he also produced, PK in *PK* (2014), and Ram Shankar Nikumbh in *Like Stars on Earth* (2007), which he directed and produced. Other notable credits include *Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India* (2001), *Rang De Basanti* (2006) and *Ghajini* (2008).

*Sources: en.wikipedia.org, imdb.com.*

## On Fi1m (4)

- *Dangal* (2016), Fi1m 78, as Mahavir Singh Phogat — [page](https://film.one/film/dangal.md)
- *PK* (2014), Fi1m 78, as PK — [page](https://film.one/film/pk.md)
- *3 Idiots* (2009), Fi1m 78, as Ranchoddas "Rancho" Chanchad — [page](https://film.one/film/3-idiots.md)
- *Rang De Basanti* (2006), Fi1m 76, as Daljit 'DJ' Singh — [page](https://film.one/film/rang-de-basanti.md)

## Complete filmography (70)

Every credit, newest first. Titles without a page can be requested for review on the HTML page.

- *Batwara 1947* (2026), Producer
- *Ek Din* (2026), Producer
- *Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos* (2026), as Jimmy Mario · Producer
- *Sitaaron Ke Sitaare* (2025), Producer
- *The Ba***ds of Bollywood* (2025), series, as Aamir Khan
- *Coolie* (2025), as Dahaa
- *Sitaare Zameen Par* (2025), as Gulshan Arora · Producer
- *Lost Ladies* (2024), Producer
- *Salaam Venky* (2022), as The man
- *Laal Singh Chaddha* (2022), as Laal Singh Chaddha · Producer
- *Koi Jaane Na* (2021), as Special appearance in the song "Har Funn Maula"
- *Unbroken* (2019), Producer
- *Thugs of Hindostan* (2018), as Firangi Mallah
- *Secret Superstar* (2017), as Shakti Kumar · Producer
- *Dangal* (2016), as Mahavir Singh Phogat · Producer, Playback Singer — Fi1m 78, [page](https://film.one/film/dangal.md)
- *Dil Dhadakne Do* (2015), as Pluto Mehra / Narrator (voice)
- *PK* (2014), as PK — Fi1m 78, [page](https://film.one/film/pk.md)
- *Dhoom 3* (2013), as Sahir/Samar
- *Talaash* (2012), as Surjan Singh Sekhawat · Producer
- *Delhi Belly* (2011), as Disco Fighter · Producer
- *Peepli Live* (2010), Producer
- *Dhobi Ghat* (2010), as Arun · Producer
- *3 Idiots* (2009), as Ranchoddas "Rancho" Chanchad — Fi1m 78, [page](https://film.one/film/3-idiots.md)
- *Ghajini* (2008), as Sanjay Singhania
- *Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na* (2008), Producer
- *Like Stars on Earth* (2007), as Ram Shankar Nikumbh · Director, Producer
- *Fanaa* (2006), as Rehan Qadri
- *Rang De Basanti* (2006), as Daljit 'DJ' Singh — Fi1m 76, [page](https://film.one/film/rang-de-basanti.md)
- *Mangal Pandey - The Rising* (2005), as Mangal Pandey
- *Dil Chahta Hai* (2001), as Akash Malhotra
- *Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India* (2001), as Bhuvan · Producer
- *Mela* (2000), as Kishen Pyare
- *Mann* (1999), as Dev Karan Singh
- *Sarfarosh* (1999), as ACP Ajay Singh Rathore
- *Earth* (1998), as Dil Navaz
- *Ghulam* (1998), as Siddharth Marathe
- *Ishq* (1997), as Raja
- *Raja Hindustani* (1996), as Raja Hindustani
- *Akele Hum Akele Tum* (1995), as Rohit Kumar
- *Rangeela* (1995), as Munna
- *Aatank Hi Aatank* (1995), as Rohan
- *Baazi* (1995), as Inspector Amar Damjee
- *Andaz Apna Apna* (1994), as Amar Manohar
- *Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke* (1993), as Rahul Malhotra
- *Parampara* (1993), as Ranvir Prithvi Singh
- *Isi Ka Naam Zindagi* (1992), as Chhotu
- *Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar* (1992), as Sanjay Lal Sharma a.k.a Sanju
- *Daulat Ki Jung* (1992), as Rajesh Chaudhry
- *Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin* (1991), as Raghu Jetley
- *Afsana Pyar Ka* (1991), as Raj
- *Jumma Chumma In London* (1991), Actor
- *Deewana Mujh Sa Nahin* (1990), as Ajay Sharma
- *Jawani Zindabad* (1990), as Shashi Sharma
- *Dil* (1990), as Raja Prasad
- *Tum Mere Ho* (1990), as Shiva
- *Awwal Number* (1990), as Sunny
- *Love Love Love* (1989), as Amit Verma
- *Raakh* (1989), as Amir Hussein
- *Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak* (1988), as Raj
- *Holi* (1984), as Madan Sharma
- *Subah Subah* (1983), Actor
- *Paranoia* (1983), Actor
- *Madhosh* (1974), as Child artist
- *Yaadon Ki Baaraat* (1973), as Young Ratan
- *Lalkaara*, as Lala Amarnath · Producer
- *Untitled Droupadi Murmu Documentary*, Producer
- *Untitled Aamir Khan/Zoya Akhtar Project*, Producer
- *4 Idiots - 2028 TBC*, as Ranchoddas "Rancho" Chanchad
- *Untitled Dadasaheb Phalke Biopic*, Actor
- *Doglapan*, Producer

## Gallery

- ![Aamir Khan](https://film.one/media/person/102747/gallery-03993c5df589.jpg) Aamir Khan — Siebbi, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/0c/Aamir_Khan_%28Berlin_Film_Festival_2011%29.jpg/1280px-Aamir_Khan_%28Berlin_Film_Festival_2011%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Aamir Khan at Illuminati, Mood Indigo 2013](https://film.one/media/person/102747/gallery-d3cc860d633f.jpg) Aamir Khan at Illuminati, Mood Indigo 2013 — Shardul Vaidya, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/4b/Aamir_Khan_at_Mood_Indigo_2013.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled)
- ![Anthony de Sa with Aamir Khan](https://film.one/media/person/102747/gallery-bf332144e893.jpg) Anthony de Sa with Aamir Khan — Rohit de Sa, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1f/Anthony_and_Aamir.JPG/1280px-Anthony_and_Aamir.JPG?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Real Awards 2012 given by the Reliance Foundation and CNN_IBN](https://film.one/media/person/102747/gallery-f5d4fc62a024.jpg) Real Awards 2012 given by the Reliance Foundation and CNN_IBN — own work, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d4/Honouring_the_Real_Heroes.jpg/1280px-Honouring_the_Real_Heroes.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Aamir Khan](https://film.one/media/person/102747/gallery-c56d9d3cdf37.jpg) Aamir Khan — Image via TMDB
- ![Aamir Khan](https://film.one/media/person/102747/gallery-ffd02884813e.jpg) Aamir Khan — Image via TMDB
- ![Aamir Khan](https://film.one/media/person/102747/gallery-1eb9bacebf2d.jpg) Aamir Khan — Image via TMDB
- ![Sai Pallavi-Junaid Khan attend the Ek-Din musical-event (2026)](https://film.one/media/person/102747/gallery-fdd9068e38b8.jpg) Sai Pallavi-Junaid Khan attend the Ek-Din musical-event (2026) — Bollywood Hungama, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/76/Sai_Pallavi_-_Junaid_Khan.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled)
- ![Winners of the Real Heroes Awards, 2012 given for their contribution towards the betterment of the Society. This is an Indian Award.](https://film.one/media/person/102747/gallery-b4fe7dd82d28.jpg) Winners of the Real Heroes Awards, 2012 given for their contribution towards the betterment of the Society. This is an Indian Award. — own work, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/7a/Winners_of_Real_Hero_Awards_2012.jpg/1280px-Winners_of_Real_Hero_Awards_2012.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)

## Awards

### Other awards — 4 won

- Padma Bhushan 2010: Padma Bhushan (won)
- CNN-News18 Indian of the Year 2008: CNN-News18 Indian of the Year (won)
- Filmfare Award for Best Director 2008: Filmfare Award for Best Director (won), for *Taare Zameen Par*
- Padma Shri in arts 2003: Padma Shri in arts (won)

*From Wikidata, which records wins more completely than nominations.*

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