
He is best known as an Indian actor, director, and producer whose films and TV show often discuss social issues and inspire change.
He began as a child actor in the 1970s and became a star in the late 1980s with Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak (1988).
Taare Zameen Par (2007) tells the story of a boy with dyslexia and helped many parents and teachers see that kids learn differently.
Yes. Lagaan (2001), which he produced and starred in, was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.
Yes. He continues to act, make films, and sometimes work on shows that encourage people to think about important problems.