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Aamir Khan Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 4, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth14 March 1965

Age61 Years

BirthplaceMumbai, Maharashtra

ProfessionActor, Filmmaker

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

FamilyFather: Tahir Hussain; Mother: Zeenat Hussain; Children: 3; Siblings: Faisal, Farhat, Nikhat

Aamir Khan Biography

Aamir Khan is an Indian actor and filmmaker known for dramatic physical transformations, critically acclaimed performances, and contributions as a producer

Early life and background

Mohammed Aamir Hussain Khan was born on 14 March 1965 in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Raised in a family with film industry connections, his father Tahir Hussain worked as a film producer. Aamir grew up in Mumbai, attended several local schools including J.B. Petit (pre-primary), St. Anne's High School (until eighth grade) and Bombay Scottish School (ninth and tenth grade), and later studied at Narsee Monjee College. His formal educational qualification is listed as completion of the 12th standard.

From childhood he showed an early interest in performance and sport. He began acting as a child, appearing in films at age eight, and was also active in school tennis competitions, representing his state in the sport.

Career

Aamir Khan's film career began with child roles; his first recorded appearance was in the 1973 film Yaadon Ki Baaraat. As an adult actor he made his acting debut in Holi (1984) and rose to prominence with Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak, which earned him a Best Male Debut award at Filmfare. Over the decades he has established himself both in front of and behind the camera — acting, directing and producing films.

He has been involved in notable projects across genres. He produced Lagaan (2001), which received an Academy Award nomination for Best Foreign Language Film. His body of work includes award-winning performances in films such as Raja Hindustani, Rang De Basanti, Dangal and others for which he received multiple Filmfare Awards. He also directed Taare Zameen Par, which earned him a Filmfare Best Director award.

Aamir is known for dramatic physical transformations tailored to specific roles. Examples include building an eight-pack physique for Ghajini (2008), losing weight to play an alien in PK (2014), gaining weight and adopting an older wrestler’s look for Dangal (2016), and changing appearance substantially for Thugs of Hindostan (2018) and Laal Singh Chaddha (2020). These transformations have been widely noted as a defining aspect of his approach to characters.

On television he created and hosted the talk show Satyamev Jayate (2014), which ran for three seasons and was broadcast in multiple languages. Aamir's career has also included high-profile commercial successes and roles he was once considered for but did not take.

Public profile

Across his career Aamir Khan has received numerous honors. He has won multiple Filmfare Awards in categories including Best Actor and Best Director. Government recognitions include the Padma Shri (2003) and Padma Bhushan (2010). Internationally, he was named among Time magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in 2013. His filmography and public presence have earned him additional national and industry awards.

Aamir's public persona includes a reputation for meticulous preparation and a selective approach to projects, which has led to nicknames reflecting his craft. He has also been involved in occasional controversies that attracted media attention. He has discussed lifestyle choices publicly, including adopting vegetarianism at age 50. Personal interests cited for him include listening to older music, watching films, and playing chess, tennis and cricket.

Personal life

Aamir Khan is Indian by nationality and practices Islam; his family background is described as mixed, mainly Pathan. He has been married and divorced in the past; his marriages and family life have been part of his public narrative. He has three children: two sons and a daughter. His parents are Tahir Hussain and Zeenat Hussain, and he has siblings including his younger brother Faisal Khan and two younger sisters, Farhat and Nikhat.

Style and preferences

Physically, Aamir is listed at approximately 168 cm (5'6") in height, with brown eyes and black hair. He has been associated with an interest in specific foods and restaurants, cites a number of favorite actors and filmmakers, and maintains a notable car collection. He has played roles that required piercings and other physical changes to achieve authenticity.

Latest updates

Information in this profile includes career milestones up to and including mentions of films released through 2020 and public honors received through the 2010s. His television project Satyamev Jayate completed three seasons. Media reports have also recorded details of his public statements, choices, and occasional disputes that have appeared in press coverage.
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Recent Work

Laal Singh Chaddha

Aamir portrayed the title character in this adaptation of the 1994 American film Forrest Gump, undergoing a distinctive transformation for the role.

2020
Thugs of Hindostan

Aamir appeared in a heavily stylized avatar featuring distinctive facial hair and costume choices.

2018
Dangal

He played an older wrestler, gaining weight and adopting an aged, strong appearance for the role.

2016
PK

He lost significant weight and adapted a distinctive look to play an alien character.

2014
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Career Highlights

  1. Child actor debut in Yaadon Ki Baaraat (1973)
  2. Breakthrough with Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak and Filmfare Best Male Debut
  3. Produced Lagaan, nominated for Best Foreign Language Film at the Academy Awards
  4. Directed Taare Zameen Par and won Filmfare Best Director
  5. Hosted TV talk show Satyamev Jayate, three seasons in multiple languages
  6. Recipient of Padma Shri (2003) and Padma Bhushan (2010)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Aamir Khan born?

14 March 1965

What is Aamir Khan known for?

Actor, Filmmaker

What is Aamir Khan’s marital status?

Married