Aamir Bashir
- Known For
- Acting
- Birthplace
- Kashmir, India
- Active Years
- 1999–2026 (28 Years)
- Total Credits
- 32 credits in database
Biography
Aamir Bashir is an Indian actor and director born in Kashmir, India. His acting career began with a small role in the television series Bhanwar and appearances in various TV advertisements, followed by a telefilm on Doordarshan Srinagar and his film debut in Split Wide Open in 1999. He subsequently appeared in the 2003 film Armaan. He gained widespread acclaim for his performance as a police inspector in the 2008 thriller film A Wednesday, which earned him a Screen Awards nomination for Best Actor in a Supporting Role. In 2010, Bashir made his directorial debut with the film Harud, which takes place in Kashmir and stars Reza Naji and Shahnawaz Bhat, premiering at the Toronto International Film Festival.
Career overview
Aamir Bashir is an Indian actor and director whose birthplace is recorded as Kashmir, India. His acting career began with a very small role on the television series Bhanwar, alongside acting in several television advertisements. This early television work led to his involvement in the telefilm Doordarshan Srinagar and his transition to feature films. His early film work included the 1999 film Split Wide Open, followed by an appearance in the 2003 film Armaan.
Significant acclaim came to Bashir in 2008 for his performance in the thriller film A Wednesday, in which he essayed the role of a police inspector. For this role, he received a Screen Awards nomination for Best Actor in a Supporting Role. Beyond his acting credits, Bashir also expanded into directing. In 2010, his directorial debut film Harud premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival. Set in Kashmir, the film starred Reza Naji and Shahnawaz Bhat.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
32 titles- Raakh (2026) as Lt Col Ashok Arora
- Over A Cup of Chai (2025) as Gaurav (Voice)
- Tiger 3 (2023) as Rehan Nazar
- Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani (2023) as Tijori Randhawa
- 72 Hoorain (2023) as Militant Bilal Ahmed
- School of Lies (2023) as Samuel Mahinder Singh
- The Winter Within (2022) Director
- The Winter Within (2022) Writer
- A Suitable Boy (2020) as Nawab Sahib
- Dolly Kitty and Those Twinkling Stars (2020) as Amit Yadav
- Laal Kaptaan (2019) as Aadam Khan
- Sacred Games (2018) as Majid Khan
- Hope Aur Hum (2018) as Neeraj Srivastava
- Inside Edge (2017) as Bhaisaab
- Inside Edge (2017) as Yashwardhan Patil
- Gurgaon (2017) as Hooda
- Hail Democracy! (2015) as Bashir Baig
- Haider (2014) as Liyaqat Lone
- Private Investigator (P.I.) (2014) as Mystery Man
- Future to Bright Hai Ji (2012) as Ajay Kumar
- Peepli Live (2010) as Vivek
- Autumn (2010) Producer
- Autumn (2010) Director
- Autumn (2010) Writer
- A One Night Stand (2009) as Prasad
- A Wednesday! (2008) as Jai Singh
- Frozen (2007) as Commanding Officer
- The Great Indian Butterfly (2007)
- Pyaar Ke Side Effects (2006) as Kapil
- Armaan (2003) as Dr. Sanjay
- Sarhadein (2001) as Aman
- Split Wide Open (1999)
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What movies or TV shows is Aamir Bashir best known for?
Aamir Bashir is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Raakh (2026), Tiger 3 (2023), Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani (2023), Dolly Kitty and Those Twinkling Stars (2020).
When and where was Aamir Bashir born?
Aamir Bashir was born in Kashmir, India.
How many credits does Aamir Bashir have?
Aamir Bashir has accumulated over 32 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1999 to 2026.
What is Aamir Bashir's background in cinema and television?
Aamir Bashir is an Indian actor and director born in Kashmir, India. His acting career began with a small role in the television series Bhanwar and appearances in various TV advertisements, followed by a telefilm on Doordarshan Srinagar and his film debut in Split Wide Open in 1999. He subsequently appeared in the 2003...
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