Aamir Khan This article discusses Aamir Khan, an actor. Amir Khan is also a boxer. Aamir Khan (born Aamir Hussain Khan, March 14, 1965, in India), is one of the most prominent actors on the Bollywood scene. He rose to stardom with the film Qayamat se Qayamat tak. Aamir was born in Mumbai into a family with a history of film production. His father Tahir Hussain is a producer and his uncle Nasir Hussain is a director. He has acted in a few films directed by his cousin Mansoor Khan. Aamir's brother Faizal has also acted in films. Aamir began his career as a child-actor in the film Yaadon Ki Baraat (1973), when he was 8 years old. He acted and wrote the screenplay for the film Hum Hain Rahi Pyaar Ke (1993). He has also done playback singing for himself in the film Ghulam which went on to become a success. Aamir is known for his efforts to create believable characters, rather than just playing himself in film after film. He will go to great lengths to give a convincing portrayal -- including, it is said, drinking heavily in order to play a drunken scene in Raja Hindustani, even though he doesn't drink in real life. His memorable characters include: Amar (Andaaz Apna Apna), Aakash (Dil Chahta Hai), Munna (Rangeela), Bhuvan (Lagaan) and ACP Rathod (Sarfarosh). Aamir is also known for working on only one film at a time, unusual in the Bollywood film industry, because he wants to give his best to each film. Detractors say that his penchant for perfection sometimes leads to clashes with directors who don't listen to his objections or let him re-shoot a scene he thinks sub-par. Aamir's reputed perfectionism seems to have paid off for Aamir's first foray into film-production, Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India. This film was a big box-office success in India and was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, 2001. Aamir is currently working on a project called "The Rising" which is being made in 2 languages. Apart from "Rang De Basanti" and "The Raising", he recently signed a deal for one more movie with director Kunal Kohli. Filmography Rang De Basanti (2004) Rising, The (2004) Dil Chahta Hai (2001) Lagaan (2001) Mela (2000) Mann (1999) Sarfarosh (1999) Earth (1998) Ghulam (1998) Ishq (1997) Raja Hindustani (1996) Aatank Hi Aatank (1995) Akele Hum Akele Tum (1995) Rangeela (1995) Baazi (1995) Andaz Apna Apna (1994) Hum Hain Rahi Pyaar Ke (1993) Parampara (1993) Daulat Ki Jung (1992) Isi Ka Naam Zindagi (1992) Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar (1992) Afsana Pyaar Ka (1991) Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahin (1991) Awwal Number (1990) Deewana Mujh Sa Nahin (1990) Jawani Zindabad (1990) Dil (1990) Tum Mere Ho (1990) Love Love Love (1989) Raakh (1989) Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak (1988) Holi (1984) Yaadon Ki Baaraat (1973) External link IMDb information Most Popular Articles: Music    Musical Instruments    Guitar    Classical Music    History    Music Definition    Country Music    Rock Music    Pop Music    Hip Hop    Rap    DJ    Video Games    Casino Games    Poker    Blackjack    Casinos    Real Estate    Loan    Auction    eBay    Marketing    Search Engine Optimization    File Sharing    MP3    Music Industry    Kazaa    Internet    Supermodel    Fashion    Fashion Designers    Erotica    Modeling    Clothing    Boots    Shoes    Diamond Engagement Rings    Diamond    Rugs    Gospel Music    Affiliate    E-Commerce    Radio This article is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License at http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html You may copy and modify it as long as the entire work (including additions) remains under this license. You must provide a link to http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html To view or edit this article at Wikipedia go to http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aamir_Khan