About the artist
Aamir Khan, born in 1965 in Bombay (Mumbai), is one of the most influential actors and filmmakers in Indian cinema, with a career spanning more than three decades in Hindi-language film. Known for his selective approach to roles and his intense method of preparation, he has built a reputation for choosing socially conscious, often boundary-pushing projects rather than churning out formulaic commercial fare, which has earned him both critical acclaim and enormous popularity across India and abroad, notably in China.
While primarily celebrated as an actor, director and producer, Khan is also connected to Hindi film music through the songs featured in his films, where soundtracks often function as central storytelling devices rather than mere interludes, a hallmark of mainstream Bollywood cinema. Tracks like «Mere Haath Mein» reflect this tradition of blending narrative, romance and musical spectacle within his film projects.
Khan has also stepped beyond acting into directing and hosting, using his public platform to engage with social issues through both film and television. His body of work is frequently cited as helping reshape the ambitions of mainstream Hindi cinema, pushing it toward more character-driven and issue-oriented storytelling while retaining broad commercial appeal.