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Aamir Khan birthday special: THESE lesser known facts about the superstar will BLOW your mind!
Hindi cinema`s one of the finest finds, Aamir Khan celebrates his birthday on March 14 and as the actor turns 52 today, we thought of digging some deeper into the person called Mr Perfectionist. Yes! Aamir`s craft is impeccable and his filmography is proof enough to validate the point.
New Delhi: Hindi cinema's one of the finest finds, Aamir Khan celebrates his birthday on March 14 and as the actor turns 52 today, we thought of digging some deeper into the person called Mr Perfectionist. Yes! Aamir's craft is impeccable and his filmography is proof enough to validate the point.
On his birthday, let's take a look at some of the lesser known facts about the 'Dangal' star which are bound to startle his fans:
Child artist
Aamir knew that one day he is going to be this huge superstar of Hindi cinema. How? Well, he made his debut pretty early. Mr Perfectionist had his focus rightly set on Bollywood even from a tender age of eight. He made his special appearance in a famous song from uncle Nasir Hussain-directed musical outing 'Yaadon Ki Baaraat' in 1973.
Early days
Aamir attended JB Petit School for his pre-primary education, and later moved to St. Anne's High School, Bandra till the eight grade, reportedly. He is said to have completed his ninth and tenth grade at the Bombay Scottish School, Mahim. He even attended Mumbai's famous Narsee Monjee College for higher education.
'Kalam' connection
Okay, now this bit of information will definitely bring a smile on your face and puzzle you at the same time. Not many are aware of the fact that Aamir Khan is related to the great Indian leader Abul Kalam Azad to his grandmother's side. Yes! We told you.
Stage actor
The actor inside Aamir was ready to take on the world, even before he himself realised it. It has been reported that Aamir joined a theatre group called 'Avantar' where he did the backstage stuff. It was this experience which enriched him as an actor. Aamir even performed at Prithvi Theatre in a Gujarati play called 'Kesar Bina'.
Sporty Khan
Not just acting, but Mr Khan was quite a champ in sports as well. He played tennis at various state level championships, reportedly. So now that we know a lot about the 'Dangal' star, the love for his immense talent is going to increase by leaps and bounds!