Aamir Khan Net Worth

What is Aamir Khan's Net Worth?

Aamir Khan is an Indian actor, director, producer, and writer who has a net worth of $200 million.

Aamir Khan is best known as one of the most influential and commercially powerful figures in Indian cinema. Over a career spanning more than four decades, he has moved from child actor to teen idol, dramatic leading man, filmmaker, producer, television host, and one of the rare Indian stars with major box-office power outside India. Khan became a romantic star with "Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak," reached a new commercial level with "Raja Hindustani," earned international acclaim with "Lagaan," and later helped redefine mainstream Hindi cinema with films such as "Dil Chahta Hai," "Rang De Basanti," "Taare Zameen Par," "Ghajini," "3 Idiots," "PK," "Dangal," and "Secret Superstar." Known for taking fewer roles than many Bollywood stars and focusing intensely on each project, Khan earned the nickname "Mr. Perfectionist." His production company, Aamir Khan Productions, has also backed socially conscious and commercially successful films, including "Lagaan," "Taare Zameen Par," "Dangal," "Secret Superstar," "Laapataa Ladies," and "Sitaare Zameen Par."

Early Life

Aamir Khan was born Mohammed Aamir Hussain Khan on March 14, 1965, in Bombay, India. His father, Tahir Hussain, was a film producer, and his mother, Zeenat Hussain, came from a family with deep ties to the Hindi film industry. Several of Khan's relatives also worked in film, including his uncle Nasir Hussain, a successful producer and director.

Khan grew up with his brother Faisal and sisters Farhat and Nikhat. Although he was surrounded by the movie business, his childhood was not simply glamorous. His father's production career had financial ups and downs, and Khan later said those struggles made his family cautious about him entering the industry.

As a child, Khan appeared in the films "Yaadon Ki Baaraat" and "Madhosh." He attended J.B. Petit School, St. Anne's High School, and Bombay Scottish School. He was also a strong tennis player and competed at the state level. After finishing high school, Khan chose not to continue formal studies and instead worked behind the scenes as an assistant director.

Early Career and Breakthrough

Khan began his adult film career by working as an assistant director and appearing in student and experimental films. Director Ketan Mehta noticed him and cast him in the 1984 film "Holi." The film was not a major commercial success, but it helped introduce Khan as a young actor with serious potential.

His true breakthrough came in 1988 with "Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak," a tragic romantic drama directed by Mansoor Khan. The film became a major success and turned Aamir into a national star. It also won several Filmfare Awards, including Best Male Debut for Khan. His youthful image, emotional restraint, and chemistry with Juhi Chawla made him one of the defining romantic heroes of the late 1980s.

Khan followed that breakthrough with "Raakh," a darker crime drama that earned him a National Film Award Special Mention. The contrast between "Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak" and "Raakh" hinted at the range that would later become a major part of his reputation.

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1990s Stardom

During the 1990s, Khan built one of the most consistent careers in Hindi cinema. Unlike many leading men of the era, he appeared in relatively few films each year and became increasingly selective about scripts.

His early-1990s hits included "Dil," "Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin," "Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar," and "Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke." These films established him as a charming, intelligent romantic lead, but he also continued taking on more varied material.

In 1995, Khan starred with Salman Khan in the comedy "Andaz Apna Apna," which was not a massive hit on release but later became one of the most beloved cult comedies in Hindi cinema. In 1996, he starred opposite Karisma Kapoor in "Raja Hindustani," one of the biggest Indian box-office successes of the decade. His performance earned him the Filmfare Award for Best Actor.

Khan closed the decade with a strong run that included "Ishq," "Ghulam," "Earth," and "Sarfarosh." By the end of the 1990s, he was recognized as one of India's biggest stars, but his next phase would make him something rarer: a major actor-producer with global reach.

"Lagaan" and Aamir Khan Productions

In 2001, Khan starred in and produced "Lagaan," directed by Ashutosh Gowariker. The film told the story of villagers in colonial India who challenge British officers to a cricket match in order to avoid a harsh tax. It was an enormous creative risk, combining period drama, sports, music, nationalism, and a long running time.

"Lagaan" became a landmark film. It received an Academy Award nomination for Best Foreign Language Film and won major awards in India. Khan's work as both actor and producer established Aamir Khan Productions as a serious force.

That same year, he appeared in "Dil Chahta Hai," Farhan Akhtar's modern coming-of-age film about friendship, love, and urban youth. Together, "Lagaan" and "Dil Chahta Hai" marked one of the most important years of Khan's career.

Hiatus and Reinvention

After his divorce from Reena Dutta, Khan took a break from acting. He returned in 2005 with "Mangal Pandey: The Rising," then followed with one of his most important films, "Rang De Basanti," in 2006. The film became a major commercial and critical success and was selected as India's official entry for the Academy Awards.

In 2007, Khan made his directorial debut with "Taare Zameen Par," in which he also acted. The film focused on a child with dyslexia and became one of the most emotionally influential Hindi films of its era. Khan won major awards as a director and producer, and the film reinforced his image as a star willing to take on socially relevant subjects.

Blockbusters and Global Reach

Khan's late-2000s and 2010s run made him one of the most bankable actors in Indian cinema. In 2008, he starred in "Ghajini," which became the first Hindi film to cross the ₹100 crore mark domestically, setting a new benchmark for Bollywood box office performance.

In 2009, he starred in "3 Idiots," a comedy-drama about India's education system. The film became a massive success in India and abroad and helped expand Khan's audience across East Asia.

He followed with major hits including "Talaash," "Dhoom 3," and "PK." In 2016, he starred in and produced "Dangal," the biographical sports drama about wrestler Mahavir Singh Phogat and his daughters Geeta and Babita Phogat. "Dangal" became one of the highest-grossing Indian films ever and was especially successful in China, where Khan developed an unusually strong following for an Indian actor.

He also produced and appeared in "Secret Superstar," another film that connected strongly with audiences in China and reinforced his reputation for backing emotionally accessible, socially conscious stories.

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Later Career

Khan's later career included a high-profile setback with "Thugs of Hindostan" and the ambitious "Forrest Gump" adaptation "Laal Singh Chaddha." While "Laal Singh Chaddha" had been in development for years and featured Kareena Kapoor Khan, it underperformed commercially and led Khan to reassess his pace.

As a producer, he remained active. He co-produced "Laapataa Ladies," directed by Kiran Rao, which was released internationally as "Lost Ladies" and selected as India's official entry for the Best International Feature Film category at the Academy Awards.

Khan returned as an actor with "Sitaare Zameen Par," a 2025 sports comedy-drama and spiritual successor to "Taare Zameen Par." The film, directed by R. S. Prasanna, starred Khan as a basketball coach working with players with intellectual disabilities and continued his interest in accessible mainstream films built around social themes.

Television, Philanthropy, and Public Work

Khan expanded his public role through the television series "Satyamev Jayate," which addressed social issues including female foeticide, child abuse, domestic violence, caste discrimination, medical ethics, and water conservation. The show was widely discussed because it used Khan's celebrity to bring difficult social topics into mainstream family viewing.

He has also supported humanitarian and educational causes. In 2011, he was appointed a UNICEF national ambassador to promote child nutrition. Khan and Kiran Rao also helped establish the Paani Foundation, which has worked on drought prevention and water conservation in Maharashtra.

Personal Life

Khan married Reena Dutta in 1986. They had two children together, Junaid and Ira, before divorcing in 2002.

In 2005, Khan married filmmaker Kiran Rao, who had worked as an assistant director on "Lagaan." They welcomed a son, Azad Rao Khan, through surrogacy in 2011. Khan and Rao announced their separation in 2021 but continued to collaborate professionally, including on "Laapataa Ladies."

Khan is a practicing Muslim and has performed the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca. He has also spoken publicly about health, diet, family, and the importance of balancing work with personal relationships.

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