Aamir Khan

Leads the action in Lagaan, one of the few Bollywood movies to have made the cross-over to an international audience. This wonderful movie has been well received throughout the world and was also produced by Aamir Khan. An excellent actor from a well-known Bombay film family, he began his career in the movies by assisting his famous director/uncle Nasir Hussain. Aamir Khan was cast as a teenage lover in his cousin Mansur Khan's film Qayamat se Qayamat Tak in 1989 and became an instant hit with the Indian audience. He has worked with the best directors in Bollywood, including Ram Gopal Varma (Rangeela, 1997) and the young Farhan Akhtar (Dil Chahta Hai 2001). With his intelligence, charm and winning smile, his new releases invariably create a stir.