August 11, 2025: Bollywood actor Aamir Khan finds himself at the center of renewed family tension after his brother, Faissal Khan, made fresh public allegations about being mistreated and isolated by the family.
In a recent interview, Faissal accused his relatives of wrongfully branding him mentally unwell and confining him for over a year. The claims have prompted a collective response from the Khan family, who have called the statements “hurtful and misleading,” marking yet another chapter in the long-standing, deeply personal feud.
Following this, Aamir Khan’s family has issued an official statement addressing recent claims made by his brother, Faissal Khan. The statement, released on August 10, describes Faissal’s remarks as “hurtful and misleading,” shedding light on a long-running emotional divide.
Faissal, in a recent interview, alleged that he was labelled as schizophrenic by his family and forcibly confined in Aamir’s home for over a year, a claim that brings back memories of earlier controversies surrounding the actor and his family.
Faissal Khan vs. Aamir Khan Dispute: The Family’s Side of the Story
In their statement, the Khan family emphasized that all decisions concerning Faissal Khan’s care were made jointly, with guidance from mental health professionals, and with his best interests at heart.
“We are distressed by Faissal’s portrayal of his mother Zeenat Tahir Husain, sister Nikhat Hegde, and brother Aamir Khan,” the statement read. “These choices were made with love, compassion, and professional advice, not with hostility.”
The family also explained their reluctance to discuss the matter publicly, citing respect for privacy and the sensitive nature of the situation.
A United Front
What’s notable this time is the scale of the response, the statement was jointly signed by several members of the Khan family, including Reena Datta, Junaid Khan, Ira Khan, Kiran Rao, Mansoor Khan, and even Imran Khan, among others. The message? The family stands together on this matter.
Faissal’s Allegations
In contrast, Faissal painted a starkly different picture. He described his experience as being trapped in a “chakravyuh” , a confusing and inescapable maze, claiming he was wrongly labelled as mentally unstable and treated as a threat by his family.
His public comments have stirred conversation not just about family dynamics but also about mental health treatment and agency in India, especially when it comes to public figures.
Privacy Over Publicity
In their closing remarks, the Khan family urged for empathy and space, saying this was not a moment for spectacle, but for understanding.
As both perspectives now exist in the public domain, fans and followers are left wondering how the family will navigate this emotional terrain moving forward and whether reconciliation is on the horizon.