Bhubaneswar: Debuting as romantic actor with chocolate boy looks in Qayamat se Qayamat Tak in 1988, Aamir Khan, the methodical actor, was crowned with title of ‘Mr Prefectionist’ later.
After the QSQT’s mega success, brown-eyed Aamir Khan became an overnight star. Film making and acting runs in the actor’s DNA.
Born to famous film producer Tahir Hussain on March 14, 1965, Mohammad Aamir Hussain Khan comes from a family which has given memorable hit Hindi films froJab Jab Pyar Kisi se Hota hai, Caarvan, Yadon Ki Baarat to QSQT et al. Aamir’s uncle Nassir Hussain has been a well known director in Hindi cinema. His cousin Tariq Khan acted in many blockbuster films like Caravan, Yadon Ke Baarat to Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin. Aamir, infact, made debut in Bollywood as child artist in Yaadon Ki Baarat .
However, Aamir rose to stardom in the year 1992 – 4 years after his debut.
STAR AAMIR KHAN
The coming-of-age drama Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar , released in 1992, established Aamir as a star on the skyline of B-Town. The film’s slow motion visuals, sweet melody, especially the song “Pehla Nasha”, has an intoxicating influence on the cinephiles.
Aamir Khan in mid 90’s shows his versatility streak when he started donning roles in comic genre films like Andaz Apna Apna with Salman Khan. Though the film then failed to rule the box office, in later years the Aamir- Salman film emerged as the cult classic movie of Bollywood.
In 1998, Aamir delivered a blockbuster with Rangeela, where he sunk into the skin of a street-smart-boy (Tapori) well. In late 90s, Aamir keep rolling out bigger hits like Raj Hindustani et al
SUPERSTAR AAMIR KHAN
Aamir Khan was bestowed with the crown of Supestar in the 2000s. The star delivered blockbuster films that were not only successful commercially but also delivered a paradigm shift to film viewing and film making. Aamir delivered All Time Blockbusters like Lagaan, Dil Chahta Hai, Mangal Pandey, Rang De Basanti, 3 –Idiots, Dhoom 3, PK and Dangal.
ANDAZ APNA APNA
This comedy caper could earn 5.92cr in box office turning a big flop in the year 1994. The film has recorded a total footfall of 58.14 lakh only. Well known director of Damini fame, Raj Kumar Santhosi, has helmed the movie.
ANDAZ APNA APNA 2
Talking to media, Aamir Khan Thursday confirmed coming together of Salman Khan and himself again in the sequel – Andaz Apna Apna 2. The actor said, “Rajkumar Santoshi has started working on the script for the sequel of the cult classic.
