Aamir Khan nickname AK born Aamir Hussain Khan on March 14, 1965 is a National Award and Filmfare Award winning Indian actor, film director and film producer. Aamir Khan worked in a number of commercially successful films and has established himself as one of the Superstar of Bollywood, delivering a number of highly acclaimed performances.
Aamir Khan was born in Bandra’s Holy Family Hospital, Mumbai, India in a Muslim family that has been actively involved in the Bollywood for several decades. His father, Tahir Hussain, is a film producer while his deceased uncle, Nasir Hussain, was a film producer as well as a director. He is a descendant of the Muslim scholar and politician Maulana Abul Kalam Azad. He is also a descendant of former President of India Dr. Zakir Hussain and a second cousin to former Chairperson of Rajya Sabha Dr Najma Heptullah.
Aamir Khan marriage
During the release of his debut film Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak, Aamir married Reena Dutta. His parents did not approve of their marriage because of her not being a Muslim. As a result, Aamir’s marriage stayed a secret both from his parents and the media for a while. Reena made a brief appearance in the popular song sequence Papa Kehte Hain in Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak. They had two children, a son named Junaid and a daughter, Ira, and led a quiet family life away from the public eye.
Aamir Khan Divorce
In December 2002, Aamir filed for divorce, ending the 15-year marriage, with Reena taking the custody of both their children. On December 28, 2005, Aamir married Kiran Rao who had been an assistant director to Ashutosh Gowariker during the filming of Lagaan.
Although Aamir has received numerous Indian awards, he rarely attends Indian award functions, and says that he does not believe in the authenticity of the selection and winning process. He made an exception when he attended the Oscars for the nomination of Lagaan. In 2007, Aamir was invited to have a wax imitation of himself put on display at Madame Tussauds in London. For more information see here
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