Aamir Khan’s Boldest Characters
Munna – Rangeela
A tapori with a golden heart, Aamir ditched glamour to play a lovable, street-smart best friend.
ACP Ajay Singh Rathod – Sarfarosh
As a no-nonsense cop battling cross-border terrorism, Aamir blended toughness with restraint.
Dil Nawaz – 1947: Earth
A haunting portrayal of a man torn by love, religion, and the horrors of Partition.
Mangal Pandey – Mangal Pandey
He brought to life the conflicted revolutionary who sparked the 1857 uprising.
Arun – Dhobi Ghat
In this quiet, indie role, Aamir played a reclusive painter observing life’s passing moments.
Mahavir Singh Phogat – Dangal
A powerful yet grounded father figure who challenged gender norms in rural India.
Shakti Kumar – Secret Superstar
A self-absorbed, over-the-top music composer with surprising depth and warmth.