Do you know that Aamir Khan’s ‘Ghajini’ was the first Indian film to collect more ₹100 crores in the domestic market? The actor has delivered many hit films that have broken several records. Here are a few recommendations for you for the upcoming weekend.
Almost 30 years after ‘Andaz Apna Apna’, Aamir Khan is set to reunite with Rajkumar Snatoshi for a project. Starring Salman Khan, the film has a cult following even today and is considered one of the biggest hits for both actors.
According to an exclusive by Pinkvilla, the actor and director duo are uniting for a special project they have been discussing for quite a few months. According to reports, they have signed a two-film deal. The first film is in the pre-production stage, and the second one will be released in 2025.
Bollywood buffs know the magic created by the actor and director duo on the screen, and we cannot wait to see what they will bring to the silver screen. Ahead of their collaboration, here are the actor’s 10 biggest hits that you must rewatch.
‘3 Idiots’
Starring Aamir Khan, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Sharman Joshi, and R. Madhavan, the 2009 film was an eye-opener on the pressure students experience to get good grades and a high-paying job.
Made on a budget of ₹55 crores, the box office collection of ‘3 Idiots’ stood at more than ₹400 crores. It was loved by people so much that it has been remade in Tamil and Mexican languages.
‘Dangal’
Released in 2016, Khan was not only appreciated for his acting but also for the transformation of her body. Based on the lives of wrestler sisters, Geeta and Babita Phogat, the movie was a massive hit when it landed on the silver screen.
Its budget was reported to be around ₹70 crores, but the worldwide box office collection broke all the records when the collection crossed ₹2,000 crore mark. The opening day collection of ‘Dangal’ in India was above ₹25 crores.
‘Rang De Basanti’
‘Rang De Basanti’ is a patriotic drama film in which a group of young men break all the limits to fight corruption after one of their friends dies due to malfunctioning of his MiG-21. It even won the Best Film Award for Best Popular Film.
The film collected more than ₹95 crores at the box office. The audience loved the premise of the film, but they also fell for its songs, some of which are a part of patriotic playlists.
‘Lagaan: Once Upon A Time In India’
Directed by Ashutosh Gowariker, ‘Lagaan: Once Upon A Time In India’ was set in the colonial period. The villagers were challenged by a British Indian Army officer to play a game of cricket and win it to avoid paying taxes.
The 2001 movie was made on a budget of ₹25 crores, and it ended up collecting more than ₹65 crores. It received the most number of awards at the 47th Filmfare Awards.
‘Taare Zameen Par’
‘Taare Zameen Par’ was a heartwarming film released in 2007. It challenged the education system while dwelling on the sensitivity required to teach kids with dyslexia.
Its production cost was around ₹12 crores, and the film made ₹135 crores. It gained so much popularity that the International Dyslexia Association screened the movie in Seattle, Washington.
‘PK’
‘PK’ is another hit delivered by Aamir Khan. Starring Anushka Sharma and Sushant Singh Rajput, it revolves around the journey of an alien, played by Aamir Khan, who was left on Earth. Though it touched upon sensitive subjects, one of which was religion, it managed to strike a chord with the audience.
The budget of this film was around ₹120 crores, and its earnings crossed ₹750 crores. It was the first Indian movie that ever collected more than ₹700 crores at the box office.
‘Andaz Apna Apna’
‘Andaz Apna Apna’ is a comedy film starring Karisma Kapoor, Shakti Kapoor, Raveena Tandon, Salman Khan, and Aamir Khan. Paresh Rawal is in a dual role. The movie has a cult following even today and is among one of the classic Hindi films. When released in 1994, it was made on a budget of ₹2.90 crore, and it earned more than ₹8 crore.
‘Dil Chahta Hai’
Directed by Farhan Akhtar, ‘Dil Chahta Hai’ is a film about three young men trying to figure out their lives. Starring Aamir Khan, Saif Ali Khan, and Akshaye Khanna as leads, it won two awards at the 49th National Film Awards. It was made on a budget of ₹0.8 crores, and it collected ₹39.7 crores at the box office.
‘Ghajini’
The 2008 Indian film revolves around a young student investing in anterograde amnesia. Later, she comes to know that he suffered from the disease because he was hit in the head while trying to save his girlfriend from goons.
Its budget was reportedly ₹65 crores, and it made more than ₹200 crores. It was the first Indian film to ever earn more than ₹100 crores in India.
‘Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar’
‘Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar’ was a coming-of-age sports drama film. It was reportedly inspired by an American film and was adapted into multiple movies in regional languages. It was released in 1992, and it was a box office hit with collections of around ₹0.5 crores.
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