As the only Indian male actor to appear on TIME magazine, Aamir Khan was and will always be more than simply a “actor.”
More than just a “actor,” Aamir Khan always has been and always will be. Aamir Khan is recognised as one of the most important and successful performers in Indian movie history who made a significant contribution to both the aesthetic and commercial facets of Hindi cinema. He achieved superstardom after an illustrious 35 years in the Indian film business. so that the rest of the globe also woke up!
The fact that Aamir Khan is still the only male actor from India to have a cover feature written about him by the esteemed TIME Magazine is not surprising. Khan’s Quest – Can An Actor Change the Nation” was the title of Aamir’s famed TIME cover, which was published in 2012. The topic was his personal effort to increase awareness of important issues in Indian society in acknowledgment of the widespread influence of his television programme Satyamev Jayate.
It’s interesting to note that other actors have appeared on TIME covers, but they have only done so as a part of lists published by the publication rather than a cover article highlighting their global effect. Khan also succeeds in that regard because he was included on the TIME magazine cover for the article titled “The 100 Most Influential People in the World.”
The tendency of Aamir Khan to choose important and socially significant scripts is one of the defining characteristics of his filmography. He is renowned for his ability to pick initiatives that address significant problems and go against accepted social conventions. Many of his films have tackled issues including societal stereotypes (“PK”), gender equality (“Dangal”), rural empowerment (“Lagaan”), and education reform (“Taare Zameen Par”). Aamir Khan has been able to draw attention to these concerns and start discussions on a national and worldwide level by assuming such roles and topics.
Aamir Khan has made an irreplaceable impact on Indian cinema and continues to inspire and influence future generations of actors and directors.