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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.
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)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Snake
- Origin
- Mumbai, Bombay State, India
- Occupation
- film actor / film director / film producer / screenwriter / television presenter
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
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
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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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
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.