Aamir Khan Biography: Age, Family, Films

Key facts

Known for: Actor, filmmaker and producer
Born: 14 Mar 1965, Bombay (now Mumbai), Maharashtra
Age: 61 years (as of 9 Nov 2026)
Spouse: Gauri Spratt (m. 2026); previously Kiran Rao (2005–21), Reena Dutta (1986–2002)

Film family beginnings

Aamir Hussain Khan was born on 14 Mar 1965 in Bombay (now Mumbai) to the producer Tahir Hussain and Zeenat Hussain. He belongs to the wider Khan–Hussain film family; his uncle Nasir Hussain was a successful writer-director-producer. He appeared as a child in Yaadon Ki Baaraat (1973) and Madhosh (1974), then stepped away from acting to study. He briefly attended Narsee Monjee College and assisted on films before returning as an adult.

Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak and the 1990s

His lead debut was Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak (1988), a tragic romance directed by cousin Mansoor Khan and produced by Nasir Hussain. It made him and Juhi Chawla stars overnight and won him a Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut. Through the 1990s he mixed romances and action: Dil (1990), Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar (1992), Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke (1993), Rangeela (1995), Raja Hindustani (1996) — which won him Filmfare Best Actor — and Ghulam and Sarfarosh (both late 1990s).

He developed a reputation for taking long gaps between films, preparing heavily and avoiding the multi-film signing style common at the time. The press nicknamed him "Mr Perfectionist".

Career milestones

1988
Lead debut in Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak
2001
Lagaan earns an Oscar nomination
2007
Directs Taare Zameen Par
2009
3 Idiots becomes a massive hit
2016
Dangal, his biggest grosser
2025
Returns with Sitaare Zameen Par
2026
Marries Gauri Spratt

In 2001 he produced and starred in Ashutosh Gowariker's Lagaan, about villagers challenged to a cricket match by British officers. It was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. The same year Farhan Akhtar's Dil Chahta Hai reframed urban friendship films for a new audience.

Later critical and commercial peaks included Rang De Basanti (2006), Taare Zameen Par (2007) — which he directed and produced, playing a teacher who helps a dyslexic child — Ghajini (2008), 3 Idiots (2009), Dhoom 3 (2013), PK (2014) and Dangal (2016), in which he played wrestler Mahavir Singh Phogat. Dangal became one of the highest-grossing Indian films ever and was especially huge in China. He also produced Peepli Live, Dhobi Ghat, Delhi Belly, Secret Superstar and, later, Laapataa Ladies (2023).

Television, Paani Foundation and public voice

From 2012 to 2014 he hosted Satyamev Jayate, a talk show on social issues that widened his public image beyond films. He and Kiran Rao founded the Paani Foundation to work on drought and watershed projects in Maharashtra — a cause Ranbir Kapoor has also supported. Khan has spoken publicly on intolerance, education and farmers; those comments have drawn both praise and boycott calls over the years.

Setbacks and the 2020s return

Thugs of Hindostan (2018) flopped. Laal Singh Chaddha (2022), his adaptation of Forrest Gump, also failed at the box office amid a charged political climate. He returned in 2025 with Sitaare Zameen Par, a spiritual follow-up to Taare Zameen Par directed by R. S. Prasanna, and made a special appearance in Lokesh Kanagaraj's Tamil film Coolie opposite Rajinikanth.

As a producer, 2026 brought Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos (directed by Vir Das, released 16 Jan 2026), the Junaid Khan–Sai Pallavi film Ek Din, and Batwara 1947 (also referred to earlier as Lahore 1947), Rajkumar Santoshi's Partition drama with Sunny Deol, aimed at a 14 Aug 2026 release window.

Aamir Khan: selected films
Year	Film	Role / credit	Note
1988	Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak	Raj	Lead debut
2001	Lagaan	Bhuvan; producer	Oscar-nominated
2007	Taare Zameen Par	Nikumbh; director	National Award
2009	3 Idiots	Rancho	Major hit
2014	PK	PK	Satirical hit
2016	Dangal	Mahavir Phogat	Biggest grosser
2025	Sitaare Zameen Par	Gulshan Arora	Theatrical return
2026	Batwara 1947	Producer / actor credits per reports	Partition drama

Selected filmography notes

Besides the headline hits, Khan's filmography includes Andaz Apna Apna (1994), still quoted for its comedy timing; Mangal Pandey: The Rising (2005); Fanaa (2006) with Kajol; and the twin-role spectacle Dhoom 3 (2013). As a producer he backed unusual scripts — Peepli Live's satire on farmer suicides, Dhobi Ghat's Mumbai art-house mood, Delhi Belly's adult comedy — that other stars of his scale rarely touched.

He has said he prefers one film at a time so he can train, change his look and stay with the director through the edit. That habit explains both his long gaps and the "event film" marketing around each release. It also explains why a flop such as Laal Singh Chaddha hurt more publicly: when you release rarely, every release is judged as a statement.

Marriages and children

He married Reena Dutta on 18 Apr 1986. They have two children, actor Junaid Khan and Ira Khan, and divorced in 2002. On 28 Dec 2005 he married filmmaker Kiran Rao. Their son, Azad Rao Khan, was born on 5 Dec 2011 through surrogacy. They announced their separation in July 2021 and said they would continue to raise Azad together.

In March 2025 he publicly introduced Gauri Spratt as his partner at his 60th birthday gathering. They married on 5 Jul 2026 in a private ceremony. Spratt is a granddaughter of the British writer Philip Spratt.

Awards

Khan has won nine Filmfare Awards and four National Film Awards. The Government of India gave him the Padma Shri in 2003 and the Padma Bhushan in 2010. Credible single-number net-worth estimates vary widely by outlet, so we don't fix on one figure.

Legacy

Aamir Khan proved a Hindi star could treat each release like an event: few films, long prep, big ideas. From Lagaan's Oscar run to Dangal's China success, he kept pulling new audiences to Indian cinema. Even after commercial failures, the "perfectionist" label — fair or not — still shapes how the industry talks about craft.

Frequently asked questions

How old is Aamir Khan?

Aamir Khan was born on 14 Mar 1965, so he is 61 years old as of November 2026.

Who is Aamir Khan's wife?

Gauri Spratt, whom he married on 5 Jul 2026. He was earlier married to Reena Dutta (1986–2002) and Kiran Rao (2005–21).

How many children does Aamir Khan have?

Three: Junaid and Ira with Reena Dutta, and Azad Rao Khan with Kiran Rao.

What are Aamir Khan's most famous films?

Lagaan (2001), Taare Zameen Par (2007), 3 Idiots (2009), PK (2014) and Dangal (2016) are among the best known.

Did Aamir Khan win an Oscar?

No. Lagaan, which he produced and starred in, was nominated for Best Foreign Language Film at the Academy Awards but did not win.

What is Aamir Khan's next film?

As of late 2026 his production slate included Batwara 1947 and Ek Din. Check current listings for theatrical dates, which can move.

Sources

Facts checked against the sources above by Tulasiram Pemmadi on 9 Nov 2026 (IST). Where reliable sources disagree, the article says so. Spotted an error? See our corrections page or email contact@nextplayintel.com.