Sometimes he transformed into a chocolate boy and sometimes an alien and thus, every single time he left us surprised.

The Khans have always ruled Bollywood but Aamir is the one who never compromised and worked on his terms.

As we celebrate his 61st birthday people will talk about his hit films and big records but Aamir is more than just box office numbers. He is an unique and sometimes a bit strange personality whose habits can shock you. People call him 'Mr. Perfectionist, but behind this perfection lies a lot of madness and simplicity. (Aamir Khan 61st birthday special)

Who can forget Aamir's 12-day no-bath challenge? Let's start with a habit that might shock you. Aamir Khan actually finds bathing boring. His ex-wife Kiran Rao once revealed on 'Koffee with Karan' that Aamir often skips baths. But for him this is not just laziness it is a part of his work. Remember that famous climax fight in the 1998 film 'Ghulam'? Aamir did not bathe for 12 days during that shoot. The reason was that he wanted the continuity of the dust and blood on his face. He felt if he showered, the natural look of the makeup would disappear. That hard work made that scene one of the most memorable fight sequences in Hindi cinema.

Aamir's personal life has always been in the news. After his divorce from Reena Dutta and Kiran Rao there were many rumors. But on his 60th birthday Aamir surprised everyone by introducing Gauri Spratt as his girlfriend.

This shows he likes to live life on his own terms no matter what the world says. There is also an interesting story about his first marriage. Aamir married Reena Dutta in 1986 on the same day when Javed Miandad hit that famous last ball six against India in Sharjah.

Aamir has been a sports lover since childhood. Before films, he was a state-level tennis champion in Maharashtra and his father, Tahir Hussain once said Aamir even played at the national level.(Aamir Khan 12-day no-bath challenge)

Today thousands of people gather just to see him in the theatre but there was a time when he had to stick posters on the streets. His first big hit 'Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak' had such a low budget that there was no money left for promotion. So Aamir and his co-actor Raj Zutshi went out on the streets of Mumbai themselves. They stuck posters of their film behind buses and autos. For a superstar today this seems impossible but for Aamir his work was always more important than his ego.

We all remember his pan chewing style in the film 'PK'. To get that deep red color on his lips Aamir used to chew 100 pans every day. Chewing 100 pans in a day is not very easy for anybody but for Aamir, perfection is everything. The same happened during 'Dangal'. He increased his weight to 97 kg for the role of an senior wrestler. His belly was out. But then for the other part of the film he suddenly lost 20 kg and built a fit body. He did all this during the shoot and even doctors were shocked by his dedication.

Aamir is also very sharp minded. He can solve a Rubik's Cube in just 36 seconds. He even did this in front of a live audience once. Also he is a big fan of Chess. He says that when he retires he will spend all his time playing chess. (Aamir Khan dedication to acting)

While actors in Bollywood die for awards, Aamir has stayed away from award functions for decades. This started in 1990 when he expected to win Best Actor for 'Dil' but the award went to Sunny Deol for 'Ghayal. Aamir felt these awards were not transparent and he stopped going. He even turned down a wax statue at Madame Tussauds in London saying "People watch my films because they like my work and not to see my statue." He has received 'Padma Shri' and 'Padma Bhushan' but filmy awards mean nothing to him.

Aamir's innocence is also amazing. For the promotion of 'Ghajini' he got real tattoos on his body. There was a phone number innocently written on him in that film. By mistake that number turned out to be a real person's phone number. . As soon as the film released that poor man started getting thousands of calls and had to change his number.

Aamir also presented Mayapuri magazine and its journalism in such a way in 'Ghajini' that it was fun to watch.

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Another example of his simplicity was seen, when he attended Akshay Kumar and Twinkle Khanna's wedding. In their wedding Aamir was not just a guest but he was busy recording the whole wedding on a camera. (Aamir Khan unique habits and personality)

Very few people know that Aamir Khan belongs to the family of freedom fighter Maulana Abul Kalam Azad. He is his grand-nephew. His ancestors were originally from Afghanistan.

As a child Aamir was very quiet and cute. He was always surrounded by girls so his family nicknamed him 'Kanhaiyalal'. He is also a person who likes to stay away from mobile phones. For years he didn't have one, and even today he leaves his phone with his assistant.

Even though he is a star he is also a fan of other celebrities. He is a great fan of Lata Mangeshkar and listens to her songs every day. He was also a huge fan of the late actress Sridevi. Once during a magazine cover shoot, he had to pose with her. Aamir was so nervous that he couldn't look into her eyes. He was scared that if he looked at her she would find out about his crush. (Aamir Khan's transformation roles in films)

It was Aamir who suggested to Mahesh Bhatt to make a film like 'Roman Holiday' with him and Sridevi. That film didn't happen but that discussion led to the birth of the superhit 'Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin'.

The real king of cinema Aamir Khan, started the '100 crore', '200 crore' and '300 crore' clubs in Bollywood. His films like 'Lagaan', '3 Idiots', 'PK' and 'Dangal' made records not just in India but also in China. 'Lagaan' even reached the Oscars, giving Indian cinema a new identity. Time magazine has called him the Sean Penn of India.

Aamir is not just an actor but a visionary. He does only one film a year, but that film is remembered for years. Even today his hunger as an artist has not faded. He still works with the same passion as he did during his first film.

Happy Birthday Aamir Khan! Hindi cinema will always need your simplicity and your perfection.

FAQ

1. When is Aamir Khan's birthday?

Aamir Khan celebrates his birthday on March 14 every year.

2. Why is Aamir Khan called 'Mr. Perfectionist'?

Aamir Khan is known for his dedication to his roles, attention to detail, and willingness to transform himself for different characters, which earned him the nickname 'Mr. Perfectionist.'

3. What is the story behind Aamir Khan's 12-day no-bath challenge?

During the shooting of the climax fight scene in Ghulam, Aamir reportedly did not bathe for 12 days to maintain the natural look of dust and blood on his face for continuity in the scene.

4. Who revealed Aamir Khan's unusual bathing habit?

His former wife Kiran Rao mentioned this habit during an appearance on Koffee with Karan.

5. What makes Aamir Khan different from other Bollywood stars?

Aamir Khan is known for choosing scripts carefully, experimenting with different roles, and focusing more on quality and storytelling rather than just box office numbers.

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