Top 10 Aamir Khan Movies

From commencing his career as a kid performer in 1973 to establishing himself as one of the greatest actors in the history of Indian cinema, Aamir Khan has come a long way. Mr Perfectionist is well-known for displaying complete dedication towards his project. He has also become very selective about his roles. That’s why we see him appearing in only one movie throughout a year.

Aamir has made a name in the Bollywood industry for taking challenging roles. He also prepares himself according to the requirements of the chosen character. We have watched him testing his physical and mental abilities in various prominent projects. And his fans patiently wait for the release of his film.

Here are the top 10 Aamir Khan movies! Enjoy!

Sarfarosh

Sarfarosh (1999)

The tensions between India and Pakistan were at the peak during the release of this film. However, it was immensely appreciated by the audience. It received special praise for the accurate portrayal of various important elements. Do you know that the makers took more than seven years for their research for this movie? Yes, it is true! But their hard work definitely paid off. The cast performed brilliantly. Naseeruddin Shah’s performance was also one of the standouts in this film.

Ghajini

Ghajini (2008)

This movie might have released as a remake of the original Tamil movie (2005), but it widely received by the Indian audience. Fans especially praised his look and performance in the film. Many recent rumours have informed that Priyanka Chopra was the original choice for the role of Kalpana. But Aamir insisted on getting Asin as she played her in the original film. And she did a fantastic job as well. Her brutal death scene was enough to bring out our tears.

PK

PK (2014)

After the gigantic success of 3 Idiots, PK was the most anticipated movie of 2014. Every Indian moviegoer was excited to watch the collaboration of Aamir Khan and Rajkumar Hirani once again in the cinemas. And they did not disappoint us at all. Yes, there were some minor flaws this time. But thanks to Aamir’s scene-stealing moments for covering all the shortcomings of this movie. It also received some criticism for its satire on several religious superstitions. Nevertheless, it earned more than 800 crores at the box office.

Dangal

Dangal (2016)

A lot of people wondered why Aamir did not release any movie in 2015? Well, the answer lies here. He was busy preparing and filming for this outstanding project during that time. He gained more than 30 kgs for playing the older version of Mahavir Singh Phogat. Even his crew was unable to recognize him after such a massive transformation. But his hard work definitely paid off. The alliance of Aamir and director Nitesh Tiwari turned out to be a record-breaking success by collecting more than 2000 crores globally. It still stands as the highest-grossing Indian film of all time. It was also well received in China.

Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikander

Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar (1992)

This movie is probably one of the most popular movies of 1992. Aamir was already known as a talented actor before its release. But this movie cemented him as one of the top leading actors in Bollywood at that time. It was praised for its cast, storyline, performances,  and a perfect balance between competitive and emotional tone. And how can we forget its memorable songs? It also bagged the prestigious Filmfare Award in the category of best picture.

Taare Zameen Par

Taare Zameen Par (2007)

After fabricating an illustrious career in acting, Khan debuted as a director with a bang with this beautiful little film! It excelled at displaying the realistic portrayal of dyslexia and the parental pressure on Indian kids. Darsheel Safary became an overnight sensation. His emotional and touching performance impressed everyone. And he was largely supported by the enigmatic Aamir Khan. The latter proved that he was a force to be reckoned with in the field of directing. But he has never returned to direct another project. We do not know the reason behind this, folks!

Dil Chahta Hai

Dil Chahta Hai (2001)

The movie that brought a fresh wave of change in the orthodox Bollywood ways of filming… Dil Chahta Hai! Its modern storyline, cast performances, mature take on the characters, and songs received critical acclaim. However, many critics also raised some concerns regarding its modern-day tone. It did not fare well in the small cities as it was a bit ahead of their culture. But it was seen as a revolution in the Indian film industry for touching topics like over age relationships, western lifestyle, evolved characters, and many more. Farhan Akhtar made a directional debut with this project.

Rang De Basanti

Rang De Basanti (2006)

Aamir Khan’s previous instalment, Mangal Pandey: The Rising (2005), might have worked well with the critics. But it was bombed at the box office. He returned to the movies with this one after taking a hiatus of nearly four years. Just when everyone began to think that his career was over, he landed a masterpiece, Rang De Basanti, the following year. It is still considered Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra’s best project to date. Its corruption based story, patriotic tone, performances, and Rahman’s score were among the top highlights of the movie. It even received a BAFTA nomination for Best Foreign Language Film.

3 Idiots

3 Idiots (2009)

You are looking at a movie that literally shook the foundation of all the engineering colleges in India. There is no movie in the history of Indian cinema that has impacted the education status of our country like this one. The moment we start watching this beauty, we know that we are watching something special! It was immensely praised for taking a satirical tone on the societal and parental pressure on the young students. Aamir Khan performed outstandingly well in this movie. It also marked his first collaboration with Hirani. The supporting cast consisting of R. Madhavan, Sharman Joshi, Kareena Kapoor, Boman Irani, and others gave astounding performances.

Lagaan

Lagaan (2001)

The third movie in the history of Bollywood to be nominated at Oscars for Best Foreign Language Film… Lagaan! It literally changed everything for Aamir and especially for its director Ashutosh Gowariker. It might have fared decently in terms of collections. But it received rave reviews from the fans and the critics. It was hailed for its unique and artistic plot, unforgettable songs, compelling performances, and breathtaking climax! It is one of those rare movies that earned its runtime of over three hours.