Amir Khan Early Life and Bollywood Debut
Amir Khan was born on March 14, 1965, in Mumbai, India, into the Bollywood Khan family. He is the son of director Faisal Khan and nephew of actor Feroz Khan. Khan made his acting debut as a child in the film Yaadon Ki Baaraat (1973) and later starred in his first lead role in Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak (1988), which earned him the National Film Award for Best Male Debut and a Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut.
The film Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak is widely credited with reviving the romantic musical genre in Hindi cinema during the late 1980s. Khan went on to appear in films such as Raakh (1989), which won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film on National Integration, and Deewana (1992), where he played a supporting role that earned him a Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor.
Major Films, Box Office, and Production Work
Breakthrough and Commercial Hits
Khan's breakthrough as a lead actor came with Dil (1990), followed by Rangeela (1995) and Dil Chahta Hai (2001), which redefined the urban youth genre in Bollywood. His performance in Lagaan (2001) earned him a National Film Award for Best Popular Film and an Academy Award nomination for Best Foreign Language Film. Khan later starred in Fanaa (2006), Taare Zameen Par (2007), and Dhoom 3 (2013), which grossed over ₹5.5 billion worldwide.
In 2001, Khan founded Aamir Khan Productions, which produced Taare Zameen Par and later Dhobi Ghat (2011). He also starred in the social drama PK (2014), which grossed over ₹7.3 billion worldwide and became one of the highest-grossing Bollywood films at the time. His production company continues to focus on content-driven films with social themes.
Net Worth, Income Sources, and Recent Projects
Wealth and Earnings
Amir Khan's estimated net worth is around $300 million, making him one of the highest-paid actors in India. His income comes from film salaries, production, brand endorsements, and television hosting. Khan hosted the television show Satyamev Jayate from 2012 to 2014, which focused on social issues and aired on Star India channels.
Khan's recent projects include Laal Singh Chaddha (2022), a Bollywood adaptation of Forrest Gump, which was produced by Aamir Khan Productions and Viacom18 Studios. The film featured a screenplay adapted from the original novel and starred Khan alongside Kareena Kapoor Khan and Mona Singh. He continues to work on films through his production banner while maintaining a presence in both Hindi cinema and international projects.