Actor
Amir Bashir
Based In
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Origin
Jammu and Kashmir, India
Years Active
1998–Present
Aamir Bashir – Biography
Aamir Bashir – Full Information
- Full Name: Aamir Bashir
- Profession: Actor, Film Director, Producer
- Industry: Hindi Cinema (Bollywood) and Indian OTT
- Nationality: Indian
- Date of Birth: 1970
- Age: Approximately 56 years (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: Jammu and Kashmir, India
- Hometown: Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir
- Current Residence: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Religion: Islam
- Ethnicity: Kashmiri
- Father: Retired Chief Justice of the Jammu and Kashmir High Court
- Mother: Not publicly disclosed
- Education: Graduate from St. Stephen’s College, University of Delhi
- Marital Status: Not publicly disclosed
- Children: Not publicly disclosed
- Years Active: 1998–Present
- Debut TV Series: Bhanwar (small role)
- Film Debut: Split Wide Open (1999)
- Directorial Debut: Harud (2010)
- Languages Known: Hindi, English, Urdu, Kashmiri
- Known For: Realistic performances, independent cinema, and OTT series
- Acting Style: Intense, natural, character-driven performances
Career Highlight
| Year | Career Highlight |
|---|---|
| 1999 | Made his film debut with Split Wide Open. |
| 2003 | Appeared in the Bollywood film Armaan. |
| 2006 | Featured in the romantic comedy Pyaar Ke Side Effects. |
| 2008 | Gained nationwide recognition for playing Inspector Jai Pratap Singh in A Wednesday!. |
| 2010 | Directed Harud, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival and received critical acclaim. |
| 2010 | Appeared in the satirical drama Peepli Live. |
| 2011 | Harud won the National Film Award for Best Urdu Feature Film. |
| 2014 | Played a supporting role in Vishal Bhardwaj’s Haider. |
| 2017 | Starred in the critically acclaimed thriller Gurgaon. |
| 2018 | Appeared in the hit web series Sacred Games. |
| 2019 | Featured in the historical drama Laal Kaptaan. |
| 2020 | Played an important role in the BBC-Netflix series A Suitable Boy. |
| 2023 | Appeared in Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani. |
| 2023 | Played a key supporting role in the action film Tiger 3. |
| 2023 | Starred in the Disney+ Hotstar thriller series School of Lies. |
Awards List
| Year | Award | Category | Award Name | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | National Film Award | Best Urdu Feature Film | 58th National Film Awards | Harud | Won |
| 2011 | Dubai International Film Festival | Muhr AsiaAfrica Award | Best Feature Film | Harud | Won |
| 2011 | Asia Pacific Screen Awards | Best Feature Film | Asia Pacific Screen Awards | Harud | Nominated |
| 2012 | NETPAC Award | Best Asian Film | International Film Festival Recognition | Harud | Won |
About Aamir Bashir
Aamir Bashir is an Indian actor, director, and producer known for his work in Bollywood, independent films, and OTT series.
He is widely recognized for A Wednesday!, Haider, Gurgaon, and Tiger 3.
Yes, he directed Harud, which won the National Film Award for Best Urdu Feature Film.
He was born in Jammu and Kashmir, India.
His notable web series include Sacred Games, Inside Edge, A Suitable Boy, and School of Lies.