Aamir Khan

This article discusses Aamir Khan, an actor. Amir Khan is 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 Rising", he recently signed a deal for one more movie with director Kunal Kohli.

Filmography

  • Rang De Basanti (2004)
  • The Rising (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 Rahin 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 Ke 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)

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Apart from "Rang De Basanti" and "The Rising", he recently signed a deal for one more movie with director Kunal Kohli. Q: What does Superman wear under his suit?
Lynde: A dickie. Aamir is currently working on a project called "The Rising" which is being made in 2 languages. What did he do while he was there?
Lynde: Negotiating for peace. This film was a big box-office success in India and was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, 2001. Q: Henry Kissinger once visited Japan and went into a geisha house. Aamir's reputed perfectionism seems to have paid off for Aamir's first foray into film-production, Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India. Q: Why do the Hells Angels wear leather?
Lynde: Because chiffon wrinkles so easily.

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. But I wouldn't recommend the cookies. 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. Q: What is a "dual purpose cow?"
Lynde: It gives milk and cookies. His memorable characters include: Amar (Andaaz Apna Apna), Aakash (Dil Chahta Hai), Munna (Rangeela), Bhuvan (Lagaan) and ACP Rathod (Sarfarosh). Lynde was gay but did not publicize the fact. 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. The coroner who examined Lynde's body said he had the heart of an 80-year old. This condition was brought on by years of extreme substance abuse.

Aamir is known for his efforts to create believable characters, rather than just playing himself in film after film. Lynde was found dead of a heart attack in bed in his Beverly Hills home. He has also done playback singing for himself in the film Ghulam which went on to become a success. He provided voices in a variety of animated cartoons, including that of "Templeton the Rat" in the film Charlotte's Web and "Sylvester Sneakly" (a/k/a "The Hooded Claw") in the animated television series The Perils Of Penelope Pitstop. He acted and wrote the screenplay for the film Hum Hain Rahi Pyaar Ke (1993). Lynde was the center square on the Hollywood Squares, played Uncle Arthur in Bewitched and was the befuddled father in Bye Bye Birdie. Aamir began his career as a child-actor in the film Yaadon Ki Baraat (1973), when he was 8 years old. He was born in Mount Vernon, Ohio.

Aamir's brother Faizal has also acted in films. Paul Lynde (full name Paul Edward Lynde) (June 13, 1926 – January 10, 1982) was an American comedian and actor. He has acted in a few films directed by his cousin Mansoor Khan. His father Tahir Hussain is a producer and his uncle Nasir Hussain is a director. Aamir was born in Mumbai into a family with a history of film production.

He rose to stardom with the film Qayamat se Qayamat tak. Aamir Khan (born Aamir Hussain Khan, March 14, 1965, in India), is one of the most prominent actors on the Bollywood scene. Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak (1988). Raakh (1989).

Love Love Love (1989). Tum Mere Ho (1990). Dil (1990). Jawani Zindabad (1990).

Deewana Mujh Sa Nahin (1990). Awwal Number (1990). Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin (1991). Afsana Pyaar Ka (1991).

Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar (1992). Isi Ka Naam Zindagi (1992). Daulat Ki Jung (1992). Parampara (1993).

Hum Hain Rahin Pyaar Ke (1993). Andaz Apna Apna (1994). Baazi (1995). Rangeela (1995).

Akele Hum Akele Tum (1995). Aatank Hi Aatank (1995). Raja Hindustani (1996). Ishq (1997).

Ghulam (1998). Earth (1998). Sarfarosh (1999). Mann (1999).

Mela (2000). Lagaan (2001). Dil Chahta Hai (2001). The Rising (2004).

Rang De Basanti (2004).