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    Aamir Khan

    Aamir Khan

    Awards & Honours

    36

    Awards Won

    5

    Honours

    6

    Rankings

    3

    Covers

    3

    Records

    Aamir Khan's achievements are a testament to his unwavering commitment to excellence. He is one of the few actors to win National Film Awards for both acting and producing, highlighting his dual mastery of performance and storytelling. His film Lagaan remains the only Indian film to be nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in the 21st century, a feat that elevated Indian cinema on the world stage. With multiple Filmfare Awards and international honors, his record-breaking box office performances and critical acclaim solidify his legacy as a transformative figure in Bollywood.

    Aamir Khan receiving an award

    Awards

    Honours & Distinctions

    Padma Shri

    Government of India·2003

    Fourth highest civilian award for contributions to arts.

    Padma Bhushan

    Government of India·2010

    Third highest civilian award for distinguished service.

    Order of Merit

    Chinese Government·2017

    Special honor for contributions to Sino-Indian cultural exchange.

    Lifetime Achievement Award

    London Indian Film Festival·2015

    Recognized for lifetime contribution to cinema.

    Guinness World Record

    Guinness World Records·2016

    Highest-paid actor in Asia at the time.

    Rankings & Lists

    #100

    TIME 100 Most Influential People

    TIME Magazine·2014
    #Top 10

    Forbes World's Highest-Paid Actors

    Forbes·2016
    #2

    Most Famous Person in Pakistan

    iFANN Global Fame Rankings·2026
    #21

    Most Famous Person from India

    iFANN Global Fame Rankings·2026
    #23

    Most Famous Person in South Asia

    iFANN Global Fame Rankings·2026
    #7

    Most Famous Person in Bollywood

    iFANN Global Fame Rankings·2026

    Magazine Covers

    TIME Magazine

    April 2014

    100 Most Influential People

    Vogue India

    March 2018

    30 Years of Cinema

    GQ India

    December 2016

    Man of the Year

    Records & Feats

    First Indian Film to Cross ₹10 Billion

    Box Office·2014

    PK became the first Indian film to achieve this milestone domestically.

    Highest-Grossing Indian Film of All Time

    Box Office·2017

    Dangal held the record for highest-grossing Indian film for several years.

    Youngest Actor to Win National Film Award for Best Actor

    Awards·2017

    Won for Dangal at age 50, setting a benchmark for mature performances.