Aamir Khan, with his penchant for perfection and professionalism, is one of the few method actors in Bollywood, who has taken acting to a whole new level. Outwardly, his hairstyles from Dil Chahta Hai to Ghajini, are served as appetizers for cinephiles. An actor, director, producer, playback singer, a state tennis champion and mentor to his nephew – he’s all that and more.
A Step Back In Time
Aamir Khan celebrates his birthday on the 14th March. He was born on 1965 in Mumbai to Tahir and Zeenat Hussain. He has three siblings Faisal, Farhat and Nikhat. The film industry was part of his life growing up as many members of his family were part of it like his father, his late uncle Nasir Hussain and his cousin Mansoor Khan. It was Mansoor Khan’s Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak that brought him success.
Aamir’s family roots can be traced back to Afghanistan. He is said to be a descendant of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad who was a scholar and political leader; Dr.Zakir Hussain, the former President of India. Dr.Najma Heptullah, who was a Chairperson in the Rajya Sabha is his second cousin.

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Have you seen Imran Khan lately? Long, dishevelled hair, a stubble, he’s even lost weight. All for a role. The film in question? Uncle Aamir Khan’s DELHI BELLY. “I am on a strict diet, having one meal a day. That’s the demand of the character. He has to look lean. Aamir Uncle has asked me to follow a regime, you know how particular he is about everything,” Imran tells me.

Talking of DELHI BELLY, Imran feels the film holds tremendous appeal for the international audiences. “It should prove to be that breakthrough film in the international markets. Aamir knows better, he must’ve done a lot of homework before plunging headlong into this film,” he adds. I endorse this viewpoint!

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