Aamir Khan Honoured at Macau Comedy Festival 2025

Bollywood icon Aamir Khan made headlines with his presence at the Macau International Comedy Festival 2025 held in China, where he was honored with the ‘Master Humor Award’. This occasion also marked the first official public appearance of Aamir and his new partner Gauri Spratt. Widely loved in China and affectionately known as ‘Uncle Mi’, Aamir’s appearance drew widespread attention, reflecting the strong cross-cultural influence of his films in the Chinese market.

Key Highlights

• Event Name: Macau International Comedy Festival 2025
• Award Received: Master Humor Award
• Date of Event: April 9–13, 2025
• Location: Macau, China

Cultural Impact in China

• Aamir enjoys massive popularity in China, earning the nickname ‘Uncle Mi’.

His films have outperformed Indian box office numbers in China,

• 3 Idiots (2009)
• PK (2014)
• Dangal (2016) – Collected over ₹1000 crore in China (~$193M)
• Secret Superstar (2017) – Grossed ~$109M
• Aamir, Ma Li, and Shen Teng participated in a discussion titled ‘Laughter is the Best Medicine’ at the closing of the festival, focusing on the future and social impact of comedy.