Top 10 Best Aamir Khan Movie Performances Till 2025
May 24, 2025, 01:41 IST
Often called the "Mr Perfectionist" in Bollywood, Aamir Khan has shaken up Indian cinema by choosing special roles and committing entirely to his films. No matter if it’s a big-budget film or a story-driven movie, Khan proves his versatility in all his work. Beginning in 2025, here are the 10 performances that he is most proud of.
1. Lagaan (2001): The Game-Changer
Playing Bhuvan, a villager and his people’s leader in a cricket challenge against the British, Aamir showed strength and fun. Because of the film’s Oscar nod for Best Foreign Language Film, we know the film had a wide audience outside Spain.
2. Dangal (2016): Power, Passion, Patriarchy
For his role as Mahavir Singh Phogat, Khan had to change his body a lot. Seeing him play a strict father pushing his girls to win in wrestling was both touching and encouraging.
3. Taare Zameen Par (2007): A Teacher's Touch
As teacher Ram Shankar Nikumbh, Aamir won acclaim for helping explain dyslexia from a caring and emotional perspective, something new for children’s films.
4. PK (2014): Alien With a Message
Wearing a look of genuine surprise and confusion, Aamir connected with the audience, even while sharing heavy-handed social observations.
5. Rang De Basanti (2006): Patriotism Reimagined
Aamir’s portrayal of DJ made this former college student who grew into a revolutionary one of his most complex characters. Because of his actions, more young Indians choose to advocate for change.
6. Sarfarosh (1999): Duty Meets Drama
As a true cop fighting forces beyond India, Aamir showed both intensity and pride in his country, and the movie won many rewards.
7. 3 Idiots (2009): Learning Beyond Books
Rancho, played by Khan, made people laugh, made them cry, and got them to question their educational systems. Everyone recognizes his acting in classic Indian films.
8. Dil Chahta Hai (2001): Modern Millennial Maverick
Through Akash’s fun, gentle character, Aamir introduced the hopes and confusions of young city-dwellers and changed the way movies about friendship were told in Bollywood.
9. Ghajini (2008): The Man With the Memory
Many people were surprised by how well Khan portrayed a suffering, aging man seeking justice in the action-thriller.
10. Laal Singh Chaddha (2022): A Tale Retold
People were divided over the film, but Aamir showed in his version how wide-eyed silence is his unique way of observing India’s changes.
Final Thoughts
From the heat of action to the sensitivity of emotion, Aamir is always ready to accept tough projects. The performances on this list remind us how great a filmmaker he was in India. Now that he is always adding to his achievements, people are very interested in what he does next.
