While Aamir Khan is widely known as one of Bollywood’s most celebrated actors, few are aware of his strong familial ties to rural Uttar Pradesh. Beyond the spotlight and cinema, his family’s story begins in mango orchards and farming fields near Hardoi. Recently, Aamir shared insights into his family's deep-rooted connection with agriculture in UP.
During a candid conversation with The Lallantop, the actor revealed that his ancestral land is located near Shahabad, a town close to Hardoi in UP. He confirmed that the property still legally belongs to him, linking him directly to a farming legacy that dates back generations.
Family Land Bought to Preserve Legacy
Aamir explained that years ago, his mother informed him about the family's intention to sell the land in Shahabad. The property, known for its mango orchards, had belonged to his grandfather. At the time, the land was to be sold outside the family. Aamir intervened and decided to buy it himself, expressing a strong desire to keep the property within the family line. He emphasized that the land held sentimental value and represented his family's heritage, which he wished to preserve.
Although he now owns the land, Aamir admitted he hasn't yet visited the site. He noted that official registration procedures were still pending, and legal formalities require his presence on location to complete the process.
A Link to Farmer Ancestors
Reflecting on his heritage, Aamir acknowledged that his family originally came from a farming background. He remarked that he might indeed be considered a farmer, considering the family's roots and ownership of mango orchards in Uttar Pradesh.
Delving deeper into his family's history, Aamir recalled how his uncle, Nasir Hussain, was the first to move to Mumbai with dreams of becoming a writer. Despite the family's disapproval—since films were not seen in a positive light at the time—Nasir pursued his passion for storytelling. His talent was evident early on, having won a prize for a short story that was later adapted into the film Baharon Ke Sapne.
From Rural Roots to Cinema Legacy
Aamir recounted how the family, uncomfortable with Nasir’s career choice, tried to dissuade him and even suggested he consult Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, a prominent figure in the Indian independence movement and India's first Minister of Education.
Aamir Khan is the great-grandnephew of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, who had supported his uncle Nasir Hussain’s aspirations. He advised him to follow his heart regardless of opposition, a piece of encouragement that stayed with the family.
Despite initial struggles, Nasir eventually found a foothold in Mumbai’s film industry, working as a ghostwriter and taking on various roles behind the scenes. Aamir highlighted the hardships Nasir faced, including financial instability and lack of support, but credited his perseverance in carving out a path that would later influence the next generation.
During a candid conversation with The Lallantop, the actor revealed that his ancestral land is located near Shahabad, a town close to Hardoi in UP. He confirmed that the property still legally belongs to him, linking him directly to a farming legacy that dates back generations.
Family Land Bought to Preserve Legacy
Aamir explained that years ago, his mother informed him about the family's intention to sell the land in Shahabad. The property, known for its mango orchards, had belonged to his grandfather. At the time, the land was to be sold outside the family. Aamir intervened and decided to buy it himself, expressing a strong desire to keep the property within the family line. He emphasized that the land held sentimental value and represented his family's heritage, which he wished to preserve.
Although he now owns the land, Aamir admitted he hasn't yet visited the site. He noted that official registration procedures were still pending, and legal formalities require his presence on location to complete the process.
A Link to Farmer Ancestors
Reflecting on his heritage, Aamir acknowledged that his family originally came from a farming background. He remarked that he might indeed be considered a farmer, considering the family's roots and ownership of mango orchards in Uttar Pradesh.
Delving deeper into his family's history, Aamir recalled how his uncle, Nasir Hussain, was the first to move to Mumbai with dreams of becoming a writer. Despite the family's disapproval—since films were not seen in a positive light at the time—Nasir pursued his passion for storytelling. His talent was evident early on, having won a prize for a short story that was later adapted into the film Baharon Ke Sapne.
From Rural Roots to Cinema Legacy
Aamir recounted how the family, uncomfortable with Nasir’s career choice, tried to dissuade him and even suggested he consult Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, a prominent figure in the Indian independence movement and India's first Minister of Education.
Aamir Khan is the great-grandnephew of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, who had supported his uncle Nasir Hussain’s aspirations. He advised him to follow his heart regardless of opposition, a piece of encouragement that stayed with the family.
Despite initial struggles, Nasir eventually found a foothold in Mumbai’s film industry, working as a ghostwriter and taking on various roles behind the scenes. Aamir highlighted the hardships Nasir faced, including financial instability and lack of support, but credited his perseverance in carving out a path that would later influence the next generation.
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