Saturday, July 12, 2008

ABOUT AMIR

Aamir Hussain Khan (born March 14, 1965) his NiCk NaMe-AK,HeIGht-5’5”[1.65m] in Mumbai, India, is a highly acclaimed and a prominent National Film Award-winning Indian film actor and producer.Being a part of several commercially successful movies and delivering highly acclaimed performances, he has established himself as one of the top and most successful leading actors of Hindi cinema.Aamir was born in Mumbai into a Shia Muslim family that has been actively involved in the Indian film-industry. He is a descendant of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad and is originally from Shahbaad, Uttar Pradesh.His father Tahir Hussain is a producer; his uncle Nasir Hussain was a director. He has acted in a few films directed by his cousin Mansoor Khan. His brother Faisal Khan is an actor, and they have co-starred in the 2000 film Mela. His cousin Tariq was an actor in the 1970s who notably appeared in "Yaadon Ki Baraat" and "Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin". He won acclaim for his role in the Academy Award nominated Lagaan. His performance in his next release, "Fanaa" (2006) was also acclaimed and the film went on to become one of the highest grossing films of 2006. Then in December 2002, Aamir filed for divorce. Reena took custody of the children. On December 28, 2005, Aamir married again, to Kiran Rao, who had been an assistant to director Ashutosh Gowariker during the filming of Lagaan.Some of his personal Quotes:-"There's a lot of talent both in India and Pakistan . I think the talent in both these two countries should come together and entertain the world audience. If the right offer and opportunity comes my way, I'd love to do a movie in Pakistan ."