Aamir Khan Siblings: Meet Faisal, Nikhat and Farhat Khan
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Mohammed Aamir Hussain Khan, born on 14 March 1965 in Bombay (now Mumbai), India, is a prominent Indian actor, filmmaker, and television personality who primarily works in Hindi cinema.
Often referred to as “Mr. Perfectionist” for his meticulous approach to filmmaking, he has established himself as one of the most influential figures in Bollywood over a career spanning more than three decades.
Born to film producer Tahir Hussain and Zeenat Hussain, he belongs to a well-connected film family that includes his late uncle, the noted producer-director Nasir Hussain, and cousin Mansoor Khan, among others.
His work frequently blends commercial appeal with socially relevant themes, and he has also hosted the television talk show Satyamev Jayate.
Siblings
Aamir is the second of four siblings in his family.
He has a younger brother, Faisal Khan, who is a former actor and appeared alongside Aamir in the 2000 film Mela.
The brothers have had a publicly turbulent relationship at times, involving family disputes and allegations in the past, though reports have indicated periods of reconciliation.
Aamir also has two sisters: Nikhat Khan, who is the elder sister and has worked as an actress and producer. She has appeared in films including a role in Pathaan and more recent projects such as Main Vaapas Aaunga.
Farhat Khan is the other sister.
She has largely stayed away from the film industry, is married to Rajeev Datta, and has lived outside the intense public spotlight of Bollywood.
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Career
Khan first appeared on screen as a child actor in his uncle Nasir Hussain’s film Yaadon Ki Baaraat in 1973.
His adult feature debut came with a supporting role in Ketan Mehta’s Holi in 1984.
He achieved major breakthrough success with the leading role in Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak (1988), directed by his cousin Mansoor Khan, which established him as a romantic hero and earned critical and commercial acclaim.
Throughout the 1990s he delivered a string of hits including Dil (1990), Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar (1992), Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke (1993), Rangeela (1995), Andaz Apna Apna (1994), and Raja Hindustani (1996).
The early 2000s marked a significant phase with Lagaan (2001), which he also produced under Aamir Khan Productions and which received an Academy Award nomination for Best Foreign Language Film, alongside Dil Chahta Hai the same year.
Subsequent notable films include Rang De Basanti (2006), Ghajini (2008), 3 Idiots (2009), Taare Zameen Par (2007, which he directed and produced), Dhoom 3 (2013), PK (2014), and Dangal (2016).
Several of these, including Ghajini, 3 Idiots, Dhoom 3, PK, and Dangal, successively held records as among the highest-grossing Indian films, with Dangal achieving massive international success particularly in China.
He is known for method acting and selecting diverse, often socially conscious roles while maintaining strong commercial performance.
Accolades
Khan has won nine Filmfare Awards, including three for Best Actor for Raja Hindustani (1996), Lagaan (2001), and Dangal (2016), along with Best Actor (Critics) for Rang De Basanti, Best Film awards for Lagaan, Taare Zameen Par, and Dangal, and Best Director for Taare Zameen Par.
He is a four-time National Film Award recipient, recognized for acting in Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak and Raakh, producing Lagaan and Madness in the Desert, and directing and producing Taare Zameen Par.
The Government of India honoured him with the Padma Shri in 2003 and the Padma Bhushan in 2010.
Lagaan earned an Academy Award nomination, and he has also received international recognition, including an AACTA Award and other honours for his body of work and social contributions.
