Aamir Khan

Personal context

Summary

Aamir Khan is an Indian actor and producer known for films including Lagaan, Taare Zameen Par, 3 Idiots and Dangal. He co-created and hosted Satyamev Jayate, which addressed issues including violence against women, caste discrimination and acceptance of LGBTQ people, and co-founded Paani Foundation, focused on water conservation and rural development. He has publicly criticized religious intolerance in India and supported the Narmada Bachao Andolan’s demands concerning displacement. He has said he does not support or campaign for a political party; no party affiliation is on record.