Aamir Khan, popularly known as “Mr. Perfectionist,” was born Mohammed Aamir Hussain Khan on 14 March 1965 in Mumbai. He first appeared on screen as a child artist in his uncle Nasir Hussain’s Yaadon Ki Baaraat (1973), and his first leading role came in Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak (1988). He became a 1990s romantic hero with Dil, Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar and Raja Hindustani, and then turned to producing and directing. As a producer he launched Aamir Khan Productions in 1999 with Lagaan, which was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. He directed Taare Zameen Par (2007), which won the National Film Award for Best Film on Family Welfare. His biggest films include Ghajini, 3 Idiots, Dhoom 3, PK and Dangal, and Dangal remains his highest-grossing film. He received the Padma Shri in 2003 and the Padma Bhushan in 2010.
Aamir Khan Quick Profile
Detail Information Real Name Mohammed Aamir Hussain Khan Born 14 March 1965, Mumbai, India Profession Actor, Producer, Director, Screenwriter, Playback Singer Debut (Child Artist) Yaadon Ki Baaraat (1973) Lead Debut Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak (1988) Production House Aamir Khan Productions (founded 1999) Civilian Honours Padma Shri (2003), Padma Bhushan (2010) Known For Lagaan, Dil Chahta Hai, Taare Zameen Par, Ghajini, 3 Idiots, Dhoom 3, PK, Dangal Latest Film Sitaare Zameen Par (2025) Upcoming Film Lalkaara (listed for 2028)
Aamir Khan Movies List (1973–1989): Early Years
Year Film Role Budget Box Office 1973 Yaadon Ki Baaraat Young Ratan (child artist) ₹1.00 Cr ₹5.50 Cr 1974 Madhosh Young Raj ₹0.40 Cr ₹0.80 Cr 1983 Paranoia Short film; also assistant director ₹0.05 Cr Short Film 1984 Holi Madan Sharma ₹0.20 Cr ₹0.50 Cr 1984 Manzil Manzil Assistant director ₹1.50 Cr ₹1.20 Cr 1988 Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak Rajveer “Raj” Singh ₹1.20 Cr ₹5.00 Cr 1989 Raakh Aamir Hussein ₹0.80 Cr ₹1.50 Cr 1989 Love Love Love Amit ₹1.10 Cr ₹2.20 Cr
Aamir Khan Movies List (1990–1999): Romance & Experiments
Year Film Role Budget Box Office 1990 Awwal Number Sunny ₹1.50 Cr ₹2.80 Cr 1990 Tum Mere Ho Shiva ₹1.40 Cr ₹3.20 Cr 1990 Dil Raja Prasad ₹2.00 Cr ₹11.00 Cr 1990 Deewana Mujh Sa Nahin Ajay Sharma ₹1.20 Cr ₹3.50 Cr 1990 Jawani Zindabad Shashi Sharma ₹1.30 Cr ₹2.90 Cr 1991 Afsana Pyaar Ka Raj ₹1.20 Cr ₹3.10 Cr 1991 Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin Raghu Jetley ₹1.50 Cr ₹6.50 Cr 1992 Daulat Ki Jung Rajesh Chaudhry ₹1.40 Cr ₹2.10 Cr 1992 Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar Sanjaylal “Sanju” Sharma ₹2.20 Cr ₹7.50 Cr 1992 Isi Ka Naam Zindagi Chotu ₹1.10 Cr ₹1.80 Cr 1993 Damini Himself (special appearance) ₹2.50 Cr ₹11.50 Cr 1993 Parampara Ranbir Prithvi Singh ₹3.00 Cr ₹3.80 Cr 1993 Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke Rahul Malhotra (also screenwriter) ₹2.00 Cr ₹9.00 Cr 1993 Pehla Nasha Himself (special appearance) ₹1.00 Cr ₹1.50 Cr 1994 Andaz Apna Apna Amar Manohar ₹2.80 Cr ₹5.30 Cr 1995 Baazi Amar Damjee ₹3.50 Cr ₹9.50 Cr 1995 Aatank Hi Aatank Rohan ₹3.00 Cr ₹4.20 Cr 1995 Rangeela Munna ₹4.50 Cr ₹21.00 Cr 1995 Akele Hum Akele Tum Rohit Kumar ₹4.00 Cr ₹7.50 Cr 1996 Raja Hindustani Raja Hindustani ₹5.75 Cr ₹48.00 Cr 1997 Ishq Raja Ahlawat ₹11.00 Cr ₹30.00 Cr 1998 Ghulam Siddharth “Siddhu” Marathe ₹7.00 Cr ₹13.50 Cr 1998 Earth Dil Navaz (Canadian–Indian film) ₹3.50 Cr ₹4.20 Cr 1999 Sarfarosh ACP Ajay Singh Rathod ₹8.00 Cr ₹18.50 Cr 1999 Mann Dev Karan Singh ₹13.00 Cr ₹14.50 Cr
Aamir Khan Movies List (2000–2009): Breakthrough & Mr. Perfectionist
Year Film Role Budget Box Office 2000 Mela Kishan Pyare ₹18.00 Cr ₹15.20 Cr 2001 Lagaan Bhuvan (also producer) ₹25 Cr Hit 2001 Dil Chahta Hai Akash Malhotra ₹14.00 Cr ₹20.20 Cr (Nett) / ₹39.7 Cr (Gross) 2004 Madness in the Desert Himself (documentary) ₹1.00 Cr Documentary 2005 Mangal Pandey: The Rising Mangal Pandey ₹34.00 Cr ₹27.80 Cr (Nett) / ₹54.0 Cr (Gross) 2006 Rang De Basanti Daljit “DJ” Singh and Chandra Shekhar Azad (dual role) ₹26.00 Cr ₹53.40 Cr (Nett) / ₹97.0 Cr (Gross) 2006 Fanaa Rehan Qadri ₹30.00 Cr ₹53.80 Cr (Nett) / ₹105.0 Cr (Gross) 2007 Taare Zameen Par Ram Shankar Nikumbh (also director and producer) ₹12.00 Cr ₹62.95 Cr 2008 Jaane Tu… Ya Jaane Na Producer ₹11.00 Cr ₹53.20 Cr 2008 Ghajini Sanjay Singhania (also screenwriter) ₹52.00 Cr ₹114 Cr 2009 Luck by Chance Himself (cameo) ₹15.00 Cr ₹12.80 Cr 2009 3 Idiots Rancho / Phunsukh Wangdu ₹55.00 Cr ₹202.47 Cr
Aamir Khan Movies List (2010–2019): Blockbusters & Franchise Films
Year Film Role Budget Box Office 2010 Dhobi Ghat Arun (also producer) ₹5.00 Cr ₹13.80 Cr 2010 Peepli Live Producer ₹10.00 Cr ₹29.50 Cr 2011 Big in Bollywood Himself (documentary) ₹0.50 Cr Documentary 2011 Delhi Belly Disco Fighter (guest appearance; also producer) ₹25.00 Cr ₹58.50 Cr 2012 Talaash: The Answer Lies Within Surjan Singh Shekhawat (also producer) ₹40.00 Cr ₹93.10 Cr (Nett) / ₹174.0 Cr (Gross) 2013 Bombay Talkies Himself (special appearance) ₹6.00 Cr ₹12.00 Cr 2013 Dhoom 3 Sahir Khan / Samar Khan (dual role) ₹100 Cr ₹284.27 Cr 2014 PK PK ₹85.00 Cr ₹340.8 Cr 2015 Dil Dhadakne Do Pluto Mehra (voiceover) ₹83.00 Cr ₹76.80 Cr 2016 Dangal Mahavir Singh Phogat (also producer) ₹90 Cr ₹387.38 Cr 2017 Secret Superstar Shakti Kumar ₹15.00 Cr ₹63.40 Cr (Nett) / ₹965 Cr (Gross) 2018 Thugs of Hindostan Firangi Mallah ₹250+ Cr ₹151.3 Cr
Aamir Khan Movies List (2020–2026): Comeback & Upcoming
Year Film Role Budget Box Office 2021 Koi Jaane Na Himself (special appearance) ₹15.00 Cr ₹1.80 Cr 2022 Laal Singh Chaddha Laal Singh Chaddha and other roles (also producer) ₹180 Cr ₹61.36 Cr 2022 Salaam Venky Cameo ₹18.00 Cr ₹4.20 Cr 2023 Laapataa Ladies Producer ₹10.00 Cr ₹25.00 Cr 2025 Sitaare Zameen Par Gulshan Arora (also producer) ₹90 Cr ₹161.25 Cr 2025 Coolie Dahaa (Tamil film; special appearance) ₹250.00 Cr ₹500.00 Cr+ 2026 Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos Jimmy Mario (producer; special appearance) ₹35.00 Cr Upcoming 2026 Ek Din Producer ₹40.00 Cr Upcoming 2026 Batwara 1947 Lead / Producer ₹120.00 Cr Upcoming 2028 Lalkaara Lala Amarnath ₹150.00 Cr Upcoming
Aamir Khan as Producer
Year Film Budget Box Office 2001 Lagaan ₹25 Cr Hit 2007 Taare Zameen Par ₹12 Cr ₹62.95 Cr 2008 Jaane Tu… Ya Jaane Na ₹11 Cr ₹53.20 Cr 2010 Dhobi Ghat ₹5 Cr ₹13.80 Cr 2010 Peepli Live ₹10 Cr ₹29.50 Cr 2011 Delhi Belly ₹25 Cr ₹58.50 Cr 2012 Talaash ₹40 Cr ₹93.10 Cr (Nett) / ₹174.0 Cr (Gross) 2016 Dangal ₹90 Cr ₹387.38 Cr 2022 Laal Singh Chaddha ₹180 Cr ₹61.36 Cr 2023 Laapataa Ladies ₹10 Cr ₹25 Cr 2025 Sitaare Zameen Par ₹90 Cr ₹161.25 Cr
Aamir Khan as Director
Year Film Budget Box Office 2007 Taare Zameen Par ₹12 Cr ₹62.95 Cr
Aamir Khan Television & Digital Work
Year Title Role 2012–2014 Satyamev Jayate Host (3 seasons) 2012 C.I.D. Surjan Singh Shekhawat (episode “Red Suitcase Murders”) 2017–2018 Toofan Alaya Guest (Marathi show, 2 seasons) 2019 Rubaru Roshni Narrator (documentary; also producer) 2023 The Romantics Himself (documentary on Yash Chopra) 2024 The Great Indian Kapil Show Guest 2024 Angry Young Men Himself (documentary on Salim–Javed) 2025 The Ba***ds of Bollywood Himself (episode “Movie Mafia”)
Aamir Khan Awards & Honours
Year Award Work 1989 National Film Award – Special Mention Raakh 2001 National Film Award for Best Popular Film Lagaan 2003 Padma Shri Contribution to Indian cinema 2007 National Film Award for Best Film on Family Welfare Taare Zameen Par 2010 Padma Bhushan Contribution to Indian cinema 2016 Filmfare Award for Best Actor Dangal (third Filmfare Best Actor award)
Khan Latest Box Office Performance
Film Release Date Budget Box Office (India Nett) Sitaare Zameen Par 20 June 2025 N/A ₹161.25 Cr Laal Singh Chaddha 11 August 2022 ₹180 Cr ₹61.36 Cr Thugs of Hindostan 8 November 2018 ₹250+ Cr ₹151.3 Cr
Aamir Khan Upcoming Movies
Film Status Lalkaara Lala Amarnath; listed for 2028 Ek Din Producer; release date to be announced Batwara 1947 Release date to be announced
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Aamir Khan Filmography FAQs
What was Aamir Khan’s first film? Yaadon Ki Baaraat (1973), as a child artist.
What was Aamir Khan’s first lead film? Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak (1988).
Which is Aamir Khan’s highest-grossing film? Dangal (2016), with ₹387.38 Cr India nett.
Which films did Aamir Khan direct? Taare Zameen Par (2007) is his only film as director.
What is Aamir Khan’s latest release? Sitaare Zameen Par (2025).
Which film made Aamir Khan a producer? Lagaan (2001) was the first film from Aamir Khan Productions.