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Box Office: Aamir Khan & Two Bollywood Superstars Own 3 Rare China Bo Records (Photo Credit – Prime Video)

Aamir Khan is generating a lot of buzz with his new arrival at the box office – Sitaare Zameen Par. The actor brought the 100 crore club to Bollywood with Ghajini and has been the leader for most of the most significant box office achievements of Indian Cinema! One of the strongest moves of the actor is said to be tapping the China Box Office!

Aamir Khan Rules The China Box Office!

Most people think that Aamir Khan is the first Indian actor to rule the China box office with Dangal. In fact, one of the film’s most significant achievements was earning 100 crore in a single day in the territory, a feat no Hindi film has ever achieved!

Bollywood’s First China Record!

However, what if we tell you that it was not Aamir Khan but his father,...

Bollywood Beats Hollywood Records(Photo Credit –Hotstar)

When one thinks of Indian films that have left a lasting impression globally, titles like Sholay, Awaara, Baahubali, or Rrr usually spring to mind. These blockbusters boasted unforgettable performances and soundtracks. Over time, these films cemented their place in the pantheon of iconic Indian cinema, both at home and abroad. And yet, hidden in plain sight, there’s one film that quietly outpaced some of Bollywood’s biggest giants in one key metric: ticket sales.

This isn’t about box office collections but about the sheer number of people who actually went out and bought a ticket. And what’s even more surprising? The film in question isn’t often mentioned in typical lists of all-time Indian greats. It didn’t spawn a franchise, it wasn’t driven by megastar power, and it didn’t rely on visual effects wizardry.

1971 Caravan sold more than 300 million tickets in Asia,...

Bappi Lahiri, a celebrated Bollywood singer, composer and politician, died Wednesday in CritiCare in Breach Candy. He was 69.

Lahiri had been ailing from various health issues, including sleep apnea.

Lahiri’s music popularized disco in India in the 1980s and ’90s, long after it had left the West, with his music used in films such as “Namak Halal,” “Disco Dancer” and “Commando.”

Dressed in his trademark gold chains and glasses, Lahiri was an instantly recognizable figure around Mumbai. Born Alokesh Lahiri to a family of classical music singers in West Bengal, he relocated to Mumbai after composing music for Bengali films. His maternal uncle, Kishore Kumar, was a famous Bollywood singer and Lahiri arrived in Bombay, as it was known then in the 1970’s, with some existing Hindi film connections. After composing music for 1973’s “Nanha Shikari,” Lahiri broke out in 1975’s “Zakhmee,” directed by Tahir Hussain. The hit songs...

Bollywood musical classic Carvan gets special screening in 2019 Spring Screening Gems Of Asia - Spot Light On India as a part of Hainan Island International Film Festival (Hiiff) Spring 19. In a step towards making relationship stronger between India and China through movies Nasir Husain's yesteryears musical classic film Carvan will be screened exclusively at the Hainan Island International Film Festival (Hiiff) 2019. The festival would be held from 23 March to April 16 2019 at Sanya City in Hainan province of China. 1971's musical blockbuster Caravan starred veteran Indian actors, Jeetendra and Asha Parekh. It was directed by legendary filmmaker, Nasir Hussain and was produced by Tahir Hussain (Aamir Khan's father). The film was released in China and its music by the Mozart of Bollywood R D Burman had become very popular then.

Jeetendra, the Bollywood legend and the leading actor in the film Caravan said, ?I am extremely happy and honoured to...

Kolkata, Jan 8: Actor Aamir Khan Wednesday revealed he might not have been a superstar if it weren't for the advice 'do what your heart says' by his great grand uncle, Muslim scholar and nationalist Maulana Abul Kalam Azad.

During his opening address at the 2014 Apeejay Kolkata Literary Festival (Aklf) here, Aamir recalled the leader had instilled confidence in Aamir's uncle, producer Nasir Hussain, to join the film industry, in the wake of family protests.

This had spurred Hussain and Aamir's father, producer Tahir Hussain, to join showbiz.

"He (Nasir Hussain) mentioned to me ... when he was a young boy and came.

The body of Jiah Khan has been laid to rest at the Santa Cruz graveyard in Mumbai. Many celebrities came to bid last respect to the actress at her Juhu residence and among them were her ‘Ghajini’ star Aamir Khan with wife Kiran Rao. Aamir Khan’s mother Zeenat is very close to Jiah’s mom Rabiya Amin Khan. Rabiya starred in Aamir's father Tahir Hussain's film Dulha Bikta Nahin. Other celebrities who paid their last respect to Jiah is Kingfisher scion Sidhartha Mallya and actors Riteish Deshmukh, Naghma and Urvashi Dholakia. Raza Murad also visited Jiah Khan. Filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt was also there. Soon after the funeral procession, Ad...

Aamir Khan is one of the mega stars that Bollywood has today. He is a really talented actor, a brilliant human being and also a successful producer and director. He was born on 14 March 1965. On the occasion of his birthday, let us trace back his early career and some of the biggest hits that he has given to Bollywood. He was born in a family that was very much attached to films. His dad was Tahir Khan, one of a major film producer of his time. Moreoever, his uncle Nasir Hussain was a leading actor, director as well as a producer. Hence, it was obvious that Aamir too would be tracing the path of films following his uncle and his father. Hi...

Keeping his promise Bollywood actor Aamir khan accompanied his mother Zeenat Hussain on a pilgrimage to Hajj. His mother had a long time desire to visit Mecca and Aamir being a family person and an obedient son fulfilled his promise. Despite of busy schedule the actor took time off to give priority to his mother's wish of going on a pilgrimage. Aamir has always mentioned in his interviews about his closeness with mom and after the demise of his father Tahir Hussain in February...

The first thing Aamir Khan will do after wrapping up his shooting schedule in the USA is to take his mother, Zeenat Hussain, for Haj. Aamir is extremely close to his mother and has become extra-protective of her after the death of his father, Tahir Hussain, in February 2010.He has even got his mother to shift from Pune to an apartment in the same building where he resides and he actually spends more time in his mum's house than he does in his own. He recently asked her if he...

Acting flows in Aamir Khan’s blood as he hails from a family of filmmaking. His father Tahir Hussain was a film producer while his uncle Nasir Hussain was also a filmmaker and an actor. Aamir whose original name is Aamir Hussain Khan was born at Bandra’s Holy Family Hospital on March 14 1965. Aamir is a cute chocolate tee boy. He was the heartthrob of many young girls and still he possesses the charm of making girls fall week at his knees. His journey from a cutie charming actor from a perfectionist is commendable. Over the years, he has grown as...

With 10 years of Lagaan, Aamir Khan Productions completes a decade of existence too. The actor-producer-director admits time flew, and before he knew, his company had created over six titles, besides Act Of Murder (tentatively titled) the co-production with Excel Entertainment that’s currently being shot on the city streets. The actor once stated that he’d never venture into film production after seeing the end of his late father, producer Tahir Husain’s company from close quarters. Today, he’s happy to have been wronged: “ The journey has been fulfilling and exciting because I’ve made films that were unusual and challenging.” Here ...

With 10 years of Lagaan, Aamir Khan Productions completes a decade of existence too. The actor-producer-director admits time flew, and before he knew, his company had created over six titles, besides Act Of Murder (tentatively titled) the co-production with Excel Entertainment that’s currently being shot on the city streets. The actor once stated that he’d never venture into film production after seeing the end of his late father, producer Tahir Husain’s company from close quarters. Today, he’s happy to have been wronged: “ The journey has been fulfilling and exciting because I’ve made films that were unusual and challenging.” Here ...

After Tahir Hussain’s demise last year on February 2, Aamir Khan’s mother Zeenat relocated to Bandra to stay with her son last Tuesday, December 28. She had shifted with her husband to Pune almost 15 years ago. It’s learnt that for quite a few years, Khan had been coaxing his mother to relocate back to Mumbai but she preferred to stay back, closer to her married daughter and family. Our well-placed source states that Khan was worried about his mother staying alone after his father’s demise although his sister Nikhat stays a few minutes’ drive away. Eventually, ...

Iffi, 2010 while celebrating the Cinema from across the world also remembered and paid tributes to the filmmakers, actors and artists who bid goodbye to this world.As a tribute to them, Iffi celebrated their works, which made them unforgettable chapters of Indian cinema. The 11 artists and film makers which Iffi saluted by showcasing their works are Ravi Baswani, Pamela Rooks, Debu Deodhar, Tahir Hussain, K. Ashwath, Keshu Ramsay, Abrar Alvi, Sujit Kumkar, Bina Rai, Nirmal Pandey and Vishnuvardhan.Actor Nirmal Pandey, a graduate from the ...

Mumbai, Sep 3 – Versatile actor Farooque Sheikh has been roped in to select candidates for the second edition of Cid Gallantry Awards.

The 62-year-old is part of a jury that comprises of Air Marshal Padma Bandhopadhyay, Sabrina Lall and crime journalist Shams Tahir Khan.

‘It’s an extraordinary effort and extraordinary people’s extraordinary deeds are going to be highlighted, praised, awarded and brought to the notice of the people in the country. It’s a very special effort and I’m very happy and proud to be.

The actor's perfectionist streak is apparently taking a toll on his family life. That's probably why Aamir Khan has decided to take up less work to spend time with his family. Aamir Khan feels that his father’s (Tahir Hussain) death has got him reflective. He tells DNA, “That’s how I’m built. That’s what is in my DNA. That’s a constant struggle. I continuously feel that I’m not spending time with people whom I love — my family and friends." "I felt that more sharply when my father passed away. Since then I have been thinking about it more seriously. People jump when I ...

Actor Aamir Khan, who turns 45 today, is in Delhi to meet with Hollywood filmmaker James Cameron. “Yes, I am going to meet with Cameron,” said the actor. They plan to discuss the future of global cinema, he said. The actor confirmed that he will not celebrate his birthday this year. A source close to the actor reveals: “His dad (filmmaker Tahir Hussain) passed away last month, that’s why Aamir is keeping a low profile .” ...

Aamir Khan, the perfectionist superstar of bollywood who made box office record with his latest blockbuster .3 Idiots. collecting around Rs 400 from all over the world, has decided not to indulge in merrymaking on his 45th birthday(Sunday, 14th March) and instead go to Delhi to meet James Cameron, the iconic director of Hollywood flick .Avatar.. Sources close to Aamir Khan says that the actor was very depressed due to death of his father Tahir Hussain last month and does not want to indulge in any kind of bash. In fact, the perfectionist Khan of bollywood is emerging as one of the top most intelligent brains of bollywood who likes to discuss serious business rather than indulging in such frivolities of life. For example, Aamir Khan will be discussing with James Cameron the future of cinema and other topics related to his field of activity. The discussion becomes important in the...

Aamir Khan, the perfectionist superstar of bollywood who made box office record with his latest blockbuster .3 Idiots. collecting around Rs 400 from all over the world, has decided not to indulge in merrymaking on his 45th birthday(Sunday, 14th March) and instead go to Delhi to meet James Cameron, the iconic director of Hollywood flick .Avatar.. Sources close to Aamir Khan says that the actor was very depressed due to death of his father Tahir Hussain last month and does not want to indulge in any kind of bash. In fact, the perfectionist Khan of bollywood is emerging as one of the top most intelligent brains of bollywood who likes to discuss serious business rather than indulging in such frivolities of life. For example, Aamir Khan will be discussing with James Cameron the future of cinema and other topics related to his field of activity. The discussion becomes important in the...

<span style="font-weight: bold;">Best Film: Vidhu Vinod Chopra for 3 Idiots</span>Vidhu Vinod Chopra received the Best Film Award for 3 Idiots<span style="font-weight: bold;">Best Director: Rajkumar Hirani for 3 idiots</span><br style="font-weight: bold;" />Rajkumar Hirani, expectedly, won the Best Director Award for 3 Idiots<span style="font-weight: bold;">Best Actor: Amitabh Bachchan for Paa</span><br style="font-weight: bold;" />Amitabh bachchan won the Best Actor Award for Paa. In his absence, Vidya Balan took the award.<span style="font-weight: bold;">Best Actress: Vidya Balan for Paa</span>Sri Devi and Boney kapoor presented the Best Actress Award to Vidya balan for Paa. Vidya Balan said, &quot;From nariyal to this Black lady, it.s been a great journey at the Filmfare. I thank Balki, my parents, Arundhati Nag. Also I would like to add that motherhood is a rewarding feeling, so I am greatly thankful to my son Auro who made me a mother..<span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Egg-head Saif</span><br style="font-weight: bold;" />In a gag, Saif had an egg hatched on his head. When he and Shah Rukh went to meet Rekha,...

Aamir Khan, who is undergoing one of the tough phases in his life after the demise of his father Tahir Hussain recently has decided to stop his professional commitments for the time being. It's learnt that Aamir is spending time with his mother and siblings at his Panchgini resort. According to sources close to Aamir's family, the superstar has put all his professional work on hold till the end of this month. Aamir, at the moment is trying to give as much time to his family...

Amitabh Bachchan has said that Aamir Khan suggested they work together on a future project. The 67-year-old actor, who spoke with Khan while at his house mourning the death of his father Tahir Hussain, also claimed that he would love to star in a movie which Khan is directing. "We went across to Aamir's place and spent time with him and his family. Tried (more)...

When Amitabh Bachchan visited Aamir Khan’s residence for his father Tahir Hussain’s funeral then the perfectionist expressed his desire to work with Amitabh Bachchan. Big B too showed his interest to work with him and asked Aamir Khan to pen down a script. Amitabh Bachchan wrote in his blog, “As Aamir came down to see us off when we left his house, he expressed - ” We must work together sir “I told him to direct a film. He has such talent for it. He nodded approval. But we all know that nods of approval and desire to work together make good conversation ready to pick up as a headline tomorrow, and noth...

Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan has blogged that Perfectionist Aamir Khan has expressed his desire to work with Big B. When Amitabh Bachchan visited Aamir Khan's house for his father's funeral, perfectionist proposed that he would like to work with Big B some day.In his blog Big B wrote .As Aamir came down to see us off when we left his house, he expressed - . We must work together sir .I told him to direct a film. He has such talent for it. He nodded approval. But we all know that nods of approval and desire to work together, make good conversation ready to picked up as a headline tomorrow, and nothing more..Aamir Khan's father filmmaker Tahir Hussain passed way on February 02 2010. Amitabh Bachchan visited his house to give his condolence.

When Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan turned up to mourn actor Aamir Khan’s father’s death, the younger actor expressed a desire to work with him. “We went across to Aamir’s place and spent time with him and his family. Tried to keep the atmosphere light and cheerful. It was pleasant. As Aamir came down to see us off when we left his house, he expressed, ‘We must work together sir...’ I told him to direct a film. He has such talent for it. He nodded approval,” Amitabh posted on his blog. Aamir lost his father, well-known filmmaker Tahir Hussain, Tuesday morning. Amitabh ...

"We must work together", Bollywood actor Aamir Khan told Amitabh Bachchan when the megastar turned up to mourn his father Tahir Hussain's death. "We went across to Aamir's place and spent time with him and his family. Tried to keep the atmosphere light and cheerful. It was pleasant. As Aamir came down to see us off when we left his house, he expressed, 'We must work together sir...' I told him to direct a film. He has such talent for it. He nodded (in) approval," Bachchan wrote on his blog. Describing Aamir's father as "an effervescent gentleman, producer ...

New Delhi, Feb 6 - When Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan turned up to mourn Aamir Khan’s father’s death, the younger actor expressed a desire to work together.

‘We went across to Aamir’s place and spent time with him and his family. Tried to keep the atmosphere light and cheerful. It was pleasant. As Aamir came down to see us off when we left his house, he expressed, ‘We must work together sir…’ I told him to direct a film. He has such talent for it. He nodded (in) approval,’ Amitabh posted on his blog bigb.bigadda.com.

Aamir lost his father, well-known filmmaker Tahir Hussain, Tuesday morning.

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Aamir Khan was celebrating his success with 3 Idiots when the news of his father Mr. Tahir Hussain's passing away struck the Khan family. Mr. Tahir Hussain passed away in the wee hours of the 2nd of February 2010 by a massive heart-attack.

For the dilettante lot, he was a descendant of Maulana Abdul Kalam Azad, rooted to the ethnic Pashtuns of Afghanistan, but an Indian. Late Tahir Hussain started his film career in 1957 as an assistant director to his brother Nasir in films like Tumsa Nahin Dekha and Dil Deke Dekho He produced films like Hain Rahi Pyar Ke (1993), Anamika (1973), Caravan (1973) and had directed the Aamir-Juhi starrer Tum Mere Ho in the year 1990. Tahir was also seen on screen with Janam Janam Na Saath (1977), Pyar Ka Mausam (1969) and Jab Pyar Kisise Hota Hai (1961).

Late Tahir Hussain, 79, took his last breaths at his Bandra residence with wife Zeenat Khan. The Khan...

Actor Aamir Khan called himself ‘fortunate’ that he managed to attend his father Tahir Hussain’s funeral. He was in the Us with wife Kiran Rao to attend the Sundance Film Festival when he came to know about his father’s demise on Tuesday. “It was fortunate that we could reach here just in time as the Us is very strict with flight departures,” Aamir said. Though Bollywood A-listers were not present at the funeral, a fair share of people turned up. Filmmakers Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, Kunal Kohli, Rajkumar Hirani, Raj Kumar Santoshi, Ronnie Screwvala, actors Sharman Joshi, Kunal Kapoor and Sanjay Dutt, ...

Veteran producer Tahir Hussain, who breathed his last on Tuesday morning, was buried yesterday evening after the arrival of his son Aamir and daughter-in-law Kiran.The couple, who were in Los Angeles after attending the Sundance Film Festival when the sad news reached them, landed in Mumbai at around 1pm in the afternoon.Friends of the family and industrywallahs kept arriving through the day to pay their last respects to the departed producer-director. Among those present were Rakeysh Mehra, Kunal Kohli, Rajkumar Hirani, Sanjay Dutt, Abbas-Mustan, Amit Khanna, Kunal Kapoor and Sharman Joshi. The final rites took place at 7pm at the burial ground in Santacruz.

Feb 3, 2010: Aamir Khan’s father, filmmaker Tahir Hussain, breathed his last because of a massive heart attack early last morning. He was in his early ‘70s and is survived by his first wife, Zeenat, second wife Shehnaz and four children, Aamir, Faisal, Farhat and Nikhat. Aamir, who was holidaying in Los Angeles with his wife, Kiran Rao, headed straight back to Mumbai on hearing about his father’s sudden death. The funeral will be held today.

Hussain started out as an assistant director in the ‘50s films ‘Tumsa Nahin Dekha’ and ‘Dil Deke Dekho’. Later, ‘Teesri.

Bollywood star Aamir Khan has cut short a work trip in the U.S. after learning of his father Tahir Hussain's sudden death in India.

The director/producer passed away on Tuesday after suffering a heart attack at his home in Mumbai, according to reports.

Khan, who was in Los Angeles to promote his upcoming film Peepli Live, made immediate arrangements to return to India for Hussain's funeral.

Hussain began his career as an assistant film director, before producing several Bollywood projects.

He made his directorial debut in 1990 with Tum Mere Ho, in which his son Aamir starred.

Hussain is survived by his four children, actor sons Aamir and Faisal, as well as Farhat and Nikhat.

Aamir Khan’s father writer-producer Tahir Hussain died at his Bandra residence in Mumbai when Aamir Khan and his wife Kiran Rao was abroad for showcasing their film Peepli Live at the Sundance Film Festival and other places. No sooner Aamir Khan heard the news of his father’s demise, he took the first flight to Hong Kong and from there he will board a chartered flight to Mumbai.Spotted at Aamir’s residence was his ex wife Reena and son Junaid. Unfortunately, Hussain’s grandson and actor Imran Khan was also out of the country for shooting. On hearing the news, he is also returning back.Filmmaker Tahir Hussain will be...

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Filmmaker Tahir Hussain, Aamir Khan's father, passed away early yesterday morning following a massive cardiac arrest at his Bandra residence. He was in his early 70s. Aamir and his wife Kiran Rao were holidaying in Los Angeles when they heard about Hussain's sudden death. They are on their way back to Mumbai and are expected to be here by today evening for the funeral.Hussain started his career as an assistant director with Tumsa Nahin Dekha and Dil Deke Dekho in the late .50s. He went on to be the production executive in Teesri Manzil, Jab Pyar Kisise Se Hota Hai and Phir Wohi Dil Laya Hoon. He started as an independent producer with the blockbuster Caravan starring Jeetendra and Asha Parekh. After Caravan he went on to produce several successful films, Anamika, Zakhmee, Locket, and Hum Hain Rahi Pyaar Ke among many others.His last film as a...

It's better to burn out than fade away... ...said the famous personality Neil Young. Well, this couldn't have been more true today as superstar Aamir Khan lost his father Tahir Hussain today. Life (or is it death?) just cannot be more cruel than this one. While on one hand, where Aamir khan was riding sky high on the success of the massive hit flick 3 Idiots, on the other hand, tragedy strikes the Khan household and how! Aamir Khan's father Tahir Hussain suffered a massive heart attack. Aamir's brother Faisal Khan and mother are at the star's residence, while, Aamir and his wife Kiran Rao, who are in Los Angeles, will be coming back to Mumbai tomorrow afternoon. The funeral is likely to be held tomorrow evening. For the uninitiated lot, the legendary Tahir Hussain has produced films like Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke (1993), Anamika (1973), Caravan (1973) and had directed the...

It's better to burn out than fade away... ...said the famous personality Neil Young. Well, this couldn't have been more true today as superstar Aamir Khan lost his father Tahir Hussain today. Life (or is it death?) just cannot be more cruel than this one. While on one hand, where Aamir khan was riding sky high on the success of the massive hit flick 3 Idiots, on the other hand, tragedy strikes the Khan household and how! Aamir Khan's father Tahir Hussain suffered a massive heart attack. Aamir's brother Faisal Khan and mother are at the star's residence, while, Aamir and his wife Kiran Rao, who are in Los Angeles, will be coming back to Mumbai tomorrow afternoon. The funeral is likely to be held tomorrow evening. For the uninitiated lot, the legendary Tahir Hussain has produced films like Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke (1993), Anamika (1973), Caravan (1973) and had directed the...

Aamir Khan’s father and writer-director-producer Tahir Hussain passes away early this morning due to cardiac arrest at Aamir Khan’s Bandra residence in Mumbai. He is survived with his wife, two sons and two daughters. When Hussain breathed his last, Aamir and his wife Kiran Rao was in Los Angeles. They are flying back for the funeral to be held tomorrow evening.Tahir Hussain will be best remembered for producing films like Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke (1993), Zakhmee (1975), Anamika (1973) and Caravan (1973). He had also directed Aamir and Juhi Chawla starrer Tum Mere Ho in 1990.He started his filmy journey in 1957 as an assistant dir...

Writer, Producer and Director Tahir Hussain, better known as the father of Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan, passed away this morning after suffering from a massive heart-attack.

Hussain started his career as a producer with films like Caravan, Anamika and Madhosh. He went on to write and direct Tum Mere Ho in 1990, which starred Aamir Khan and Juhi Chawla in lead roles.

Hussain’s last film as producer with son Aamir was Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke, which did great business at the box office.

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Perfectionist Aamir Khan's father Tahir Hussain, who was a well-known filmmaker & writer of his times, passed away here on Tuesday morning around 6 am due to sudden heart attack. Hussain is known for producing hits like Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke that starred son Aamir, Dulha Bikta Hai, Zakhmee, Anamika and Caravan. In 1990, he also made his directorial debut with Tum Mere Ho starring Aamir Khan and Juhi Chawla. It is being said that the veteran filmmaker, who was not keeping...

Mumbai, Feb 2 - Tahir Hussain, well-known filmmaker and Bollywood star Aamir Khan’s father, died of a massive heart attack here Tuesday morning, sources close to the family said.

He is survived by his wife and two sons, Aamir and Faisal, and two daughters, Farhat and Nikhat.

Hussain is known for producing hits like ‘Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke’ (1993) that starred son Aamir, ‘Dulha Bikta Hai’ (1982), ‘Zakhmee’ (1975), ‘Anamika’ (1973) and ‘Caravan’ (1971).

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Bollywood heartthrob Imran Khan was finally engaged to his long time girlfriend Avantika Malik, daughter of TV18 honcho Vandana Malik. On this very special occasion, Imran Khan gifted Avantika Volkswagen Beetle specially imported for her. Imran Khan and Avantika Malik have been dating for the last eight years.The guest list of Imran includes only close friends and relatives. Around 300 guests attended the ceremony including Aamir Khan and his wife Kiran Rao, son Junaid. Aamir’ s ex-wife Reena was also present along with Aamir Khan’s parents Tahir Hussain and wife Zeenat, uncle Mansoor Khan. One among the prominent absentees was...

Aamir Khan might have hailed from a film background but it wasn’t easy for him to make it to Bollywood.

For the uninitiated, he’s a son of renowned film producer Tahir Hussain. His uncle Nasir Hussain is also a film director. And his cousin Mansoor Khan made interesting movies like ‘Qayamat Se Qayamant Tak’, ‘Jo Jeeta Wahi Sikandar’, ‘Akele Hum Akele Tum’ and ‘Josh’.

Aamir Khan told CNN’s special edition “Talk Asia” which will be aired on Wednesday 6 p.m, “My parents looked after us very well… we had a fairly sheltered life. I mean my parents.