Known for his unwavering commitment, Aamir Khan is one of the finest actors in world cinema. He has got more movies rated 8 or above on IMDb as the lead actor than any other actor in the world.
The moniker “Mr. Perfectionist” is used to describe the actor’s painstaking method of approaching a story. For this article, we have dived into Khan’s extensive filmography and put together a list of 10 of his best films. As usual, your thoughts are welcome in the comments below:
Rang De Basanti (2006)
Rang De Basanti (Colour Me Saffron) is an epic drama with a focus on the awakening of the youth. An English woman is in Delhi to shoot a documentary based on the country’s struggle for freedom.
Her determination and respect for Indian freedom fighters open the eyes of her actors, and they decide to take matters into their own hands. Rang De Basanti is witty, dramatic, and highly unique in its presentation of the bitter truths of corruption and rebellion.
Like Stars on Earth (2007)
Aamir Khan plays an unorthodox teacher who goes against the norms to help his students. One of those students, an eight-year-old, can’t understand subjects no matter how hard he tries.
His friends, family, and even his teachers think he is just a lazy, idiot boy, but Khan proves otherwise. Like Stars on Earth gives you a peek into the strict education system and how it sometimes clips wings instead of fostering it.
PK (2014)
A human-like alien (Khan) is stranded on Earth, and the only device he can use to communicate with his spaceship is stolen. Upon the suggestion of people, he goes on the lookout for God’s help.
He doesn’t find God, but his quest leads viewers to reevaluate the need for religion and the so-called messengers of God. The film focuses on the one god-for-all concept – a system meant to bring people closer and not create a divide.
Andaz Apna Anna (1994)
Andaz Apna Apna is a classic Indian comedy that is an absolute laugh-riot. The film features an amusing mixup of ambition, love, and flaming envy.
One of the highest-rated Bollywood comedies, Andaz Apna Apna is seen as a bar for modern comedies even almost 30 years after its release.
Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar (1992)
Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikander is an entertaining sports drama about a man who goes from zero to hero. The story contains shades of a variety of emotions in perfect composition.
The incredible transition in Khan’s character through the course of the film showcases what the actor is capable of. Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikander proved to be a defining turn in Khan’s career.
Sarfarosh (1999)
Following a ferocious attack on his family, a young student quits his studies to join the Indian Police Service. He is prepared to go to any length to wipe out crime.
But the job won’t be so easy since the terrorists have masks of innocence on. Sarfarosh is unique in the way it gives a spot to music in a full-on crime plot.
Dangal (2016)
A retired professional wrestler decides to fulfil his dream of winning a gold medal by training his daughters for the Commonwealth Games. Odds are stacked against him as social stigmas of the day and improper female sports infrastructure challenge him to his limits.
The film received incredible critical acclaim upon release both from audiences and critics. It is the highest-grossing Indian film to date. The film is based on the real-life events of wrestler, Mahavir Singh Phogat.
Dil Chahta Hai (2001)
Dil Chahta Hai follows three childhood friends who are separated due to their different approaches to love. The plot doesn’t contain anything bombastic, but the character development the film showcases is immensely realistic. As a result, many can relate to it. Dil Chahta Hai is considered to be one of Bollywood’s best dramas.
Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India (2001)
Set in 1893, Lagaan tells the story of a group of fearless Indians who put their livelihood at stake in a match of cricket (a sport they don’t know anything about) against British rulers.
Lagaan is an epic classic that’s been praised for its simple yet impactful portrayal of the fight for one’s rights. The film was nominated for an Academy Award in the Best Foreign Language Movie category.
3 Idiots (2009)
A student changes the life of everyone he meets during his college. However, after he gets his degree, he secludes himself from everyone. Two of his friends set out to find him 10 years later. Turns out, his life wasn’t all it seemed.
3 Idiots is funny, emotional, witty, and most importantly carries an important message. There aren’t many films in the world that come close to the solid standard of 3 Idiots’s story and execution. The film has been remade in multiple languages.
There we have it, our list of 10 best Aamir Khan movies. What do you think about our picks? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below: