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On Aamir Khan’s birthday today, here is recapping his cinematic journey in photos and via his films. The actor, who turns 56 today, is known for experimenting with his looks quite often on screens. Through his career spanning over 30 years in Hindi films, Aamir has earned the title of "Mr. Perfectionist", and that extends to the looks he sports in his films. From an alien (PK) to a college student (Rang De Basanti), from a cop (Talaash) to a wrestler (Dangal), the actor has covered a fair amount of cinematic spectrum in his almost three-decade career. Today, let's go down memory lane and see the visual transformations Aamir went through for his films.
Aamir Khan first appeared on screen as a child actor (he is the kid in the middle) in uncle Nasir Hussain's film Yaadon Ki Baaraat (1973).
Aamir Khan played a college student in Ketan Mehta’s 1984 film Holi. His fans would find it hard to recognise him in the film.
Aamir Khan's acting career as a leading actor began with Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak. The blockbuster is remembered to the day for its lead pair and melodious music.(Photo: Express Archive)
Aamir Khan's next was an off-beat film Raakh, which was shot before QSQT. The film gave Aamir a National Film Award Special Mention. (Photo: Express Archive)
Aamir played a cricketer in Dev Anand's 1990 film Awwal Number. (Photo: Express Archive)
Post Awwal Number, in the year 1990, Aamir did four more films Tum Mere Ho, Deewana Mujh Sa Nahin, Jawani Zindabad and Dil. While Dil, directed by Indra Kumar was a major success, others turned out to be failures. (Photo: Express Archive)
Aamir's next was Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin. (Photo: Express Archive)
Aamir became a shining star by now. Here's a still from his next Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar (1992). (Photo: Express Archive)
Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke (1993) had Aamir as a strict uncle. He also wrote the screenplay for this film. (Photo: Express Archive)
In 1993, Aamir also appeared in Parampara which failed badly despite having an ensemble cast that included Sunil Dutt, Vinod Khanna, Raveena Tandon, and Saif Ali Khan. (Photo: Express Archive)
Aamir's Andaz Apna Apna was also a big hit. Yes, that is Aamir with Salman and Raveena Tandon. (Photo: Express Archive)
Rangeela (1995) had Aamir as a street-toughened orphan Munna. (Photo: Express Archive)
Aamir's only release in 1996 was the blockbuster Raja Hindustani. The film gave Aamir his first Filmfare Award for Best Actor. (Photo: Express Archive)
In 1997, Aamir's Ishq also performed well at the box office. The film had Ajay Devgn, Juhi Chawla and Kajol too. (Photo: Express Archive)
In 1998, Aamir was seen in Ghulam, in which he also debuted as a playback singer. (Photo: Express Archive)
1947: Earth was also released in the year 1998 and it was highly appreciated by movie critics. (Photo: Express Archive)
Sarfarosh was Aamir's most talked-about film which was released in the year 1999. (Photo: Express Archive)
In the year 2000, Mela had Aamir working with brother Faisal Khan. (Photo: Express Archive)
In 2001, Aamir starred in Lagaan and also produced it. The film received a nomination for Best Foreign Language Film at the 74th Academy Awards. Aamir Khan won his second Filmfare Award for Best Actor. (Photo: Express Archive)
2001's Dil Chahta Hai changed the narrative in Hindi cinema. Aamir took a four-year break after the film from Bollywood, following his divorce from his first wife Reena Dutta. (Photo: Express Archive)
Aamir's comeback film in 2005 was Mangal Pandey: The Rising. The film even had a screening at the Cannes Film Festival that year. (Photo: Express Archive)
Aamir was then seen in Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra's Rang De Basanti in 2006. (Photo: Express Archive)
The same year he was seen in Fanaa where he played a terrorist. (Photo: Express Archive)
Taare Zameen Par (2007) was Aamir’s directorial venture. The film told the story of a young boy who is trying to overcome dyslexia.
2008’s Ghajini hit the headlines for the transformation Aamir went through for the role.
In 3 Idiots, Aamir Khan played a college student.
Talaash (2012) saw Aamir Khan playing a cop.
Aamir Khan was then seen in Dhoom 3.
PK (2014) has Aamir Khan playing the role of an alien and the films' poster became the talk of the town.
Aamir Khan underwent a major transformation for Dangal (2016). The actor played the character from the age of 20 to 60.
In Secret Superstar (2017), Aamir Khan played a special role to support the young actor Zaira Wasim. Well, his look was quite different from what we saw in the past. The film was his production.
In 2018, Aamir shared the screen with Amitabh Bachchan in the film Thugs of Hindostan. The film received negative reviews from critics.
In March 2019, on his 54th birthday, Aamir confirmed that he will be seen next in Laal Singh Chaddha but the film's release got postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. "Sat Sri Akaal ji, myself Laal...Laal Singh Chaddha.🙏," shared Aamir. The film also stars Kareena Kapoor Khan. (Photo: Aamir Khan/Instagram)
Aamir Khan agreed to feature in the special song from the upcoming film Koi Jaane Na, to support his friend Amin Hajee. The song, “Har Funn Maula” got release recently and Aamir Khan can be seen grooving with Elli AvrRam. (Photo: Elli AvrRam/Instagram)
