Aamir Khan turns 61 on March 14, marking another milestone in a career that has spanned more than five decades in Hindi cinema. Known for carefully chosen roles and genre-defining performances, Aamir has built one of Bollywood’s most diverse filmographies. Over the years, he has appeared in romances, comedies, social dramas, and historical films that have shaped modern Hindi cinema. The actor was last seen in a special appearance in Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos and is currently backing upcoming projects, including Ek Din and Lahore 1947.
Aamir began his journey in the industry as a child artist in Yaadon Ki Baaraat before rising to become one of Bollywood’s most bankable stars. His ability to experiment with storytelling and performance has earned him widespread acclaim. As fans celebrate his birthday, several of his films remain popular choices for weekend viewing, showcasing his range across themes such as education, social reform, patriotism, and human relationships.
Among his most celebrated films is PK, directed by Rajkumar Hirani, where Aamir portrays an alien trying to understand human behaviour. The film combines humour with commentary on blind faith and social beliefs. Another widely loved title is 3 Idiots, a campus drama that explores the pressures of the education system and features memorable performances by R. Madhavan and Sharman Joshi alongside Aamir.
The romantic thriller Fanaa paired Aamir with Kajol, while the crime drama Sarfarosh saw him play an intelligence officer confronting cross-border crime. In the action thriller Ghajini, Aamir delivered a physically demanding performance as a man with short-term memory loss seeking revenge. His transformation and the film’s unique narrative structure made it a major commercial success.
Historical drama Mangal Pandey: The Rising explored the story of the freedom fighter who played a key role in the 1857 uprising. Meanwhile, the epic sports drama Lagaan remains one of Bollywood’s most ambitious productions, blending cricket with themes of colonial resistance. The film, which tells the story of villagers challenging British officers to a cricket match, was widely praised for its storytelling and scale.
Aamir’s filmography also includes the romantic hit Raja Hindustani; the cult comedy Andaz Apna Apna, co-starring Salman; and the sports biographical drama Dangal. In Dangal, Aamir portrayed wrestler Mahavir Singh Phogat and underwent a dramatic body transformation for the role. The film went on to become one of the highest-grossing Indian movies globally and remains one of Aamir’s most celebrated performances.