Aamir Khan filmography

Aamir Khan filmography

Khan in 2017

Indian actor Aamir Khan first appeared on screen at the age of eight in a minor role in his uncle Nasir Hussain's film Yaadon Ki Baaraat (1978). In 1983, he acted in and worked as an assistant director on Paranoia, a short film directed by Aditya Bhattacharya, following which he assisted Hussain on two of his directorial ventures—Manzil Manzil (1984) and Zabardast (1985). As an adult, Khan's first acting project was a brief role in the 1984 experimental social drama Holi.

Khan's first leading role came opposite Juhi Chawla in the highly successful tragic romance Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak (1988). His performance in the film and in the thriller Raakh (1989) earned him a National Film Award – Special Mention. He went on to establish himself with roles in several lucrative films of the 1990s, including the romantic drama Dil (1990), the comedy-drama Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke (1993), and the romance Raja Hindustani (1996). He also played against type in the Deepa Mehta-directed Canadian-Indian co-production Earth (1998). In 1999, Khan launched a production company, Aamir Khan Productions, whose first release Lagaan (2001) was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, and earned him the National Film Award for Best Popular Film. Also in 2001, he starred alongside Saif Ali Khan and Akshaye Khanna in the acclaimed coming-of-age drama Dil Chahta Hai. Lagaan and Dil Chahta Hai are cited in the media as defining films of Hindi cinema. After a three-year hiatus, Khan portrayed the eponymous lead in Mangal Pandey: The Rising (2005), a period film that underperformed at the box office, after which he played leading roles in two top-grossing films of 2006—Fanaa and Rang De Basanti.

Khan made his directorial debut with Taare Zameen Par in 2007, a drama on dyslexia starring Darsheel Safary, in which Khan also played a supporting role. The film proved to be a critical and commercial success, winning him the National Film Award for Best Film on Family Welfare. Khan played a man with anterograde amnesia in the 2008 thriller Ghajini, after which he portrayed an engineering student in the comedy-drama 3 Idiots (2009), and a reclusive artist in the drama Dhobi Ghat (2010), which he also produced. During this period, Khan developed and featured as the host of the television talk show Satyamev Jayate (2012–2014).

Further success came when Khan played the antagonist of the adventure film Dhoom 3 (2013) and starred as the titular alien in the ₹7.4 billion (US$88 million)-grossing satire PK (2014). In 2016, Khan played the father of two young female wrestlers in the sports biopic Dangal, which earned over ₹20 billion (US$240 million) worldwide. Five of Khan's films—Ghajini, 3 Idiots, Dhoom 3, PK, and Dangal— have held records for being the highest-grossing Indian film of all time. Khan's two subsequent releases—the period adventure film Thugs of Hindostan (2018) and the Forrest Gump remake, Laal Singh Chaddha (2022)—emerged as box-office bombs. He made a comeback in 2025 with Sitaare Zameen Par which emerged a major commercial success.

Films

Aamir Khan filmography

<table><thead><tr><th>Year</th><th>Title</th><th>Role</th><th>Notes</th><th>Ref.</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1973</td><td>Yaadon Ki Baaraat</td><td>Young Ratan</td><td>Child artist</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>1974</td><td>Madhosh</td><td>Young Raj</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>1983</td><td>Paranoia</td><td></td><td>Also assistant director; silent short film</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>1984</td><td>Holi</td><td>Madan Sharma</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Manzil Manzil</td><td>—N/a</td><td>Assistant director</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>1988</td><td>Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak</td><td>Rajveer "Raj" Singh</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>1989</td><td>Raakh</td><td>Aamir Hussein</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Love Love Love</td><td>Amit</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>1990</td><td>Awwal Number</td><td>Sunny</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Tum Mere Ho</td><td>Shiva</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Dil</td><td>Raja Prasad</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Deewana Mujh Sa Nahin</td><td>Ajay Sharma</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Jawani Zindabad</td><td>Shashi Sharma</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>1991</td><td>Afsana Pyaar Ka</td><td>Raj</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin</td><td>Raghu Jetley</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>1992</td><td>Daulat Ki Jung</td><td>Rajesh Chaudhry</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar</td><td>Sanjaylal "Sanju" Sharma</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Isi Ka Naam Zindagi</td><td>Chotu</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>1993</td><td>Damini</td><td>Himself</td><td>Special appearance</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Parampara</td><td>Ranbir Prithvi Singh</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke</td><td>Rahul Malhotra</td><td>Also screenwriter</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Pehla Nasha</td><td>Himself</td><td>Special appearance</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>1994</td><td>Andaz Apna Apna</td><td>Amar Manohar</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>1995</td><td>Baazi</td><td>Amar Damjee</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Aatank Hi Aatank</td><td>Rohan</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Rangeela</td><td>Munna</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Akele Hum Akele Tum</td><td>Rohit Kumar</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>1996</td><td>Raja Hindustani</td><td>Raja Hindustani</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>1997</td><td>Ishq</td><td>Raja Ahlawat</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>1998</td><td>Ghulam</td><td>Siddharth "Siddhu" Marathe</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Earth</td><td>Dil Navaz</td><td>Canadian–Indian film</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>1999</td><td>Sarfarosh</td><td>ACP Ajay Singh Rathod</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Mann</td><td>Dev Karan Singh</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2000</td><td>Mela</td><td>Kishan Pyare</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2001</td><td>Lagaan</td><td>Bhuvan</td><td>Also producer</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Dil Chahta Hai</td><td>Akash Malhotra</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2004</td><td>Madness in the Desert</td><td>Himself</td><td>Documentary</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2005</td><td>Mangal Pandey: The Rising</td><td>Mangal Pandey</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2006</td><td>Rang De Basanti</td><td>Daljit "DJ" Singh / Chandra Shekhar Azad[IV]</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Fanaa</td><td>Rehan Qadri</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2007</td><td>Taare Zameen Par</td><td>Ram Shankar Nikumbh</td><td>Also director and producer</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2008</td><td>Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na</td><td>—N/a</td><td>Producer</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Ghajini</td><td>Sanjay Singhania</td><td>Also screenwriter</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2009</td><td>Luck by Chance</td><td>Himself</td><td>Cameo</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>3 Idiots</td><td>Ranchhoddas "Rancho" Shamaldas Chanchad / Phunsukh Wangdu[V]</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2010</td><td>Dhobi Ghat</td><td>Arun</td><td>Also producer</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Peepli Live</td><td>—N/a</td><td>Producer</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2011</td><td>Big in Bollywood</td><td>Himself</td><td>Documentary</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Delhi Belly</td><td>Disco Fighter</td><td>Guest appearance in song "I Hate You (Like I Love You)"; also producer</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2012</td><td>Talaash: The Answer Lies Within</td><td>Surjan Singh Shekhawat</td><td>Also producer</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2013</td><td>Bombay Talkies</td><td>Himself</td><td>Special appearance in song "Apna Bombay Talkies"</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Dhoom 3</td><td>Sahir Khan / Samar Khan[VI]</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2014</td><td>PK</td><td>PK</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2015</td><td>Dil Dhadakne Do</td><td>Pluto Mehra</td><td>Voiceover</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2016</td><td>Dangal</td><td>Mahavir Singh Phogat</td><td>Also producer</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2017</td><td>Secret Superstar</td><td>Shakti Kumar</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2018</td><td>Thugs of Hindostan</td><td>Firangi Mallah</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2021</td><td>Koi Jaane Na</td><td>Himself</td><td>Special appearance in song "Har Funn Maula"</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2022</td><td>Laal Singh Chaddha</td><td>Laal Singh Chaddha</td><td>Also producer</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Salaam Venky</td><td>Sujata's illusion</td><td>Cameo</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2023</td><td>Laapataa Ladies</td><td>—N/a</td><td>Producer</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2025</td><td>Sitaare Zameen Par</td><td>Gulshan Arora</td><td>Also producer</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Coolie</td><td>Dahaa</td><td>Tamil film; Special appearance</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2026</td><td>Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos</td><td>Jimmy Mario</td><td>Producer; Special appearance</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Ek Din †</td><td>—N/a</td><td>Producer</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Lahore 1947 †</td><td>—N/a</td><td>Producer</td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>

Television

Aamir Khan filmography

<table><thead><tr><th>Year</th><th>Title</th><th>Role</th><th>Creator(s)</th><th>Episode(s)</th><th>Notes</th><th>Ref.</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>2012–2014</td><td>Satyamev Jayate</td><td>Host</td><td>Himself</td><td>3 seasons</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2012</td><td>C.I.D.</td><td>Surjan Singh Shekhawat</td><td>B. P. Singh</td><td>"Red Suitcase Murders"</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2017–2018</td><td>Toofan Alaya</td><td>Guest</td><td>Himself</td><td>Season 1 and Season 2</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2019</td><td>Rubaru Roshni</td><td>Narrator</td><td>Svati Chakravarty</td><td></td><td>Documentary; also producer</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2023</td><td>The Romantics</td><td>Himself</td><td>Smriti Mundhra</td><td></td><td>Documentary</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2024</td><td>The Great Indian Kapil Show</td><td>Guest</td><td>Kapil Sharma</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2024</td><td>Angry Young Men</td><td>Himself</td><td>Namrata Rao</td><td></td><td>Documentary</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2025</td><td>The Bads of Bollywood</td><td>Himself</td><td>Aryan Khan</td><td>"Movie Mafia"</td><td></td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>

Music video

Aamir Khan filmography

<table><thead><tr><th>Year</th><th>Title</th><th>Performer(s)</th><th>Director(s)</th><th>Album</th><th>Ref.</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>2003</td><td>"Jab Bhi Chum Leta Hoon"</td><td>Roop Kumar Rathod</td><td>Ashok Mehra</td><td>Pyar Ka Jashn</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2010</td><td>"Phir Mile Sur Mera Tumhara"</td><td>Various</td><td>—</td><td>—</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2022</td><td>"Rishi Kapoor Tribute Song"</td><td>Various</td><td>—</td><td>—</td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>