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Aamir Khan was born in Mumbai, Bombay State, India on March 14, 1965. Public records list Aamir Khan as a film actor, film director and film producer. That works out to 61 years old in 2026. Education on record includes St. Anne's High School, Bandra and Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics. Awards on record include Padma Bhushan (2010), Padma Shri in arts (2003), CNN-News18 Indian of the Year (2008) and 1 more.
My Take
Aamir Khan strikes me as the most deliberate superstar in world cinema. In an industry that rewards volume, he releases films sparingly, and the nickname Mr. Perfectionist feels earned rather than flattering. What I value most is how he folds social questions — education, gender, the lives of ordinary Indians — into mainstream entertainment without ever losing the audience, and his work as director, producer, and television host extends that same instinct. The Padma Bhushan recognizes a career that treats popularity as a responsibility. To me he is proof that a movie star can also be a public educator, and that the two roles can amplify each other.
This take was written by generative AI, one per person, from publicly reported facts (editorial policy). It is a reading of the record, not reporting.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Aamir Khan
- Name (Japanese)
- アーミル・カーン
- Reading
- あーみる・かーん
- Born
- March 14, 1965 (age 61)
- Origin
- Mumbai, Bombay State, India
- Occupation
- film actor / film director / film producer / screenwriter / television presenter
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Snake
2. Background
- High school
- St. Anne's High School, Bandra
- University
- Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics
Awards & achievements
- 2010 Padma Bhushan
- 2003 Padma Shri in arts
- 2008 CNN-News18 Indian of the Year
- 2008 Filmfare Award for Best Director
3. Links
4. About this entry
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Aamir Khan born?
Born March 14, 1965 (age 61).
Where is Aamir Khan from?
Aamir Khan is from Mumbai, Bombay State, India.
What does Aamir Khan do?
Aamir Khan works as film actor, film director, film producer, screenwriter, television presenter.
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