Aamir Bashir

Aamir Bashir is an Indian actor, film producer, and director. He is best known for his role in the thriller film, ''A Wednesday'', which earned him a Screen Award nomination for Best Actor in a Supporting Role. For his directorial debut film '' Harud'', he won the National Film Award for Best Urdu Feature Film at the 60th National Film Awards. He is also known for his work in several other film productions.

Early life and education

Bashir was born and raised in Kashmir, the son of the retired Chief Justice of Jammu and Kashmir High Court. He is a graduate of St. Stephen's College, University of Delhi.

Career

His acting career began with a small role in the ''Bhanwar'' TV series, and several TV advertisements, leading to his film debut, '' Split Wide Open'' (1999) and the telefilm ''Doordarshan Srinagar''. He appeared in the 2003 film '' Armaan''. Acclaim came his way in 2008, with the thriller, ''A Wednesday'', where he played the role of a police inspector; the film also won him a Screen Awards nomination for Best Actor in a Supporting Role.

Bashir was set to play Shahrukh Khan's younger brother in the film ''My Name is Khan'', but was denied a visa to the United States in December 2008, where the film was being shot. He was eventually replaced by Jimmy Sheirgill.

In 2010, Bashir's directorial debut '' Harud'' premiered at the 2010 Toronto International Film Festival. The film stars Reza Naji and Shahnawaz Bhat and takes place in Kashmir.Life after ‘A Wednesday’
The Hindu, 6 September 2008. It won the National Award for Best Urdu Feature Film at the 60th National Film Awards.

He had a recurring role in Netflix's first Indian Original series - ''Sacred Games''. In 2019, he reprised his role in the second season of ''Sacred Games'' and appeared in another Amazon Prime series, ''Inside Edge.'' Later that year, he joined the cast of Mira Nair's ''A Suitable Boy.''

Filmography

Acting

* '' Tiger 3'' (2023) as Rehan Nazar
* '' Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani'' (2023) as Tijori Randhawa
* '' 72 Hoorain'' (2023)
* '' School of Lies'' (2023)
* '' A Suitable Boy'' (2020) (Netflix series)
* ''Antaral'' (TV series) (2000)
* '' Dolly Kitty Aur Woh Chamakte Sitare'' (2020) as Amit
* '' Inside Edge Season 2'' (2019) as Bhaisahab/Yashvardhan Patil
* ''Laal Kaptaan'' (2019) as Adham Khan
* '' Sacred Games'' (2018) as Majid Khan
* ''Gurgaon'' (2017) as Bhupi
* '' Haider'' (2014) as Liyaqat Lone
* ''Future To Bright Hai Ji'' (2012) as Ajay Kumar
* '' Peepli Live'' (2010) as Vivek
* '' Raat Gayi Baat Gayi'' (2009) as Prasad
* ''A Wednesday'' (2008) as Jai Pratap Singh - PI
* '' The Great Indian Butterfly'' (2007) as Krish
* '' Frozen'' (2007) as Commanding Officer
* '' Pyaar Ke Side Effects'' (2006) as Kapil Sharma
* '' Rishtey'' (TV series)
* Saankal (''The Latch'') (2005)
* '' Isse Kehte Hai Golmaal Ghar'' (2004)
* '' Armaan'' (2003) as Dr. Sanjay
* '' Sarhadein'' (TV series) (2002)
* ''Clever and Lonely'' (2002) as Aditya
* '' Split Wide Open'' (1999) as The Husband
* '' Alpviram'' (TV series) (1998)

Directing

* '' Harud'' (2010)
* ''The Winter Within'' (2022) The film will premiere at 27th Busan International Film Festival in New Currents section and compete for New Currents Award, the FIPRESCI Award, the NETPAC Award, and the KB New Currents Audience Award.

Awards

* 2012: National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Urdu: ''Harud''

References

External links

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"Why Aamir Bashir was taken aback"
- ''The Times of India''

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Indian male film actors
Living people
St. Stephen's College, Delhi alumni
Male actors in Hindi cinema
Kashmiri people
Kashmiri Muslims
Indian male television actors
Indian film directors
Male actors from Jammu and Kashmir
21st-century Indian male actors
1970 births