Aamir Khan is one of the most popular actors in Bollywood. He has been icon in this industry since Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak, his first blockbuster. He is also known for not attending award shows and doing very few films a year. He is a rebel and perfectionist. He made India’s one and only Oscar nominated film. He took up the nation’s social causes in Satyamev Jayate. He connected with today’s youth through ground breaking films like Dangal, Lagaan, Dhoom 3, Rang De Basanti, 3 Idiots and Taare Zameen Par.
As Aamir Khan turns 54 this year let’s explore few interesting things about Aamir Khan which isn’t afraid to do on screen!
1. Aamir is not afraid to be a tapori
Ghulam, Mela and Rangeela are prime examples why Aamir makes a fantastic tapori. That yellow pant-suit clad Munna from Rangeela is forever branded onto out retinas and our hearts. His dialogue- Aye kya bolti tu? Became all time famous.
2. Aamir is not afraid to go bald
Aamir Khan is meticulously dedicated to his craft. He went bald and built an eight pack for his character in Ghajini! The film went on to create the Rs 100 crore club!
3. Aamir is not afraid to go all out for a film
He has done this time and again but Dhoom 3 deserves a special mention simply because he coloured his blonde for it!
4. Aamir is not afraid to showcase facial hair
In a time where facial hairs are considered to be tricky, Aamir boldly grows moustaches and soul patches!
5. Aamir is not afraid to cross-dress
Aamir has dressed up as a woman on so many occasions, we can no longer keep count! All we can say is, Dude Looks Like a Lady!
6. Aamir is not afraid to take risks
He can take risk for his films as he does in his movie PK. His films show his courageous acts.
7. Meeting with the PM of India!
Aamir Khan has good relationship with people from every sphere. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also has good relations with him.
8. Aamir is not afraid to play a character half his age
Just to reiterate – he’s turning 54 this year and he still pulls off the role of a college student!
9. Aamir is not afraid to kiss on-screen
Get in line Emraan Hashmi because Aamir Khan is the original serial kisser. If you doubt our word, google it. Qayamat Se Qayamt Tak, Ishq, Mela and Raja Hindustani are just few of the films in which Aamir has kissed his co-star! And rumour has it that his kiss with Anushka Sharma in P.K. is Bollywood’s longest one yet!
10. Aamir is not afraid to carry sport hats
Way before Dhoom 3’s bowler hat made the headlines; Aamir Khan flaunted far less cool head gear on screen!