Happy Birthday Aamir Khan! 5 Surprising facts about Bollywood’s Mr. Perfectionist

On Aamir Khan’s 61st birthday, we take a closer look at some lesser-known facts about Bollywood’s Mr. Perfectionist.

Acting wasn’t something Aamir’s parents supported. They were hesitant about him in showbiz due to uncertainty and were worried it might not pay off.

When offered a wax figure at Madame Tussauds, Aamir turned it down, feeling it wasn’t a priority in his life.

Aamir comes from a family of freedom fighters. His great-granduncle was Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, leader of the Khilafat Movement.

Bathing isn’t Aamir Khan’s favourite pastime. On Koffee With Karan, his ex-wife Kiran Rao mentioned that he only takes a shower when absolutely unavoidable.

Not many people know that Aamir Khan is an avid sports enthusiast. While many have seen his love for indoor games, he’s also a former Maharashtra state tennis champion.

While celebrities often splurge on international real estate, Aamir remains rooted and has not bought any property outside India.