Dangal Aamir Khan announced that he is leaving his wife for good after 15 year of marriage. Aamir released an official statement announcing his divorce with wife Kiran Rao today. The news has come in for surprise for his fans after the duo stood out for their beautiful relationship for over a decade. The couple has a son Azad Rao Khan.
Aamir and Kiran’s joint statement read, “In these 15 beautiful years together we have shared a lifetime of experiences, joy and laughter, and our relationship has only grown in trust, respect and love. Now we would like to begin a new chapter in our lives – no longer as husband and wife, but as co-parents and family for each other.”
Aamir Khan announces divorce from Kiran Rao
It further read, “We began a planned separation some time ago, and now feel comfortable to formalise this arrangement, of living separately yet sharing our lives the way an extended family does. We remain devoted parents to our son Azad, who we will nurture and raise together. We will also continue to work as collaborators on films, Paani Foundation, and other projects that we feel passionate about.”
“A big thank you to our families and friends for their constant support and understanding about this evolution in our relationship, and without whom we would not have been so secure in taking this leap. We request our well wishers for good wishes and blessings, and hope that – like us – you will see this divorce not as an end, but as the start of a new journey,” the statement signed by both Aamir and Kiran read.
Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao met on the sets of Lagaan where Rao was an Assistant Director. After spending some time together, they tied the knot on December 28, 2005. The two welcomed their first son Azad Rao Khan through surrogacy in 2011.
Aamir was earlier married to Reena Dutta but got divorced after 16 years of marriage in 2002. He has a daughter Ira and son Junaid from his first marriage with Reena Dutta.
Khan, the star of acclaimed films such as “Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak”, “Sarfarosh”, “3 Idiots”, “Talaash” and “Dangal”, was previously married to Reena Dutta. They have two children — son Junaid Khan and daughter Ira Khan.
In professional life, Khan will be next seen in “Laal Singh Chadha”, an official Hindi remake of Tom Hanks’ acclaimed movie “Forrest Gump”. The film is being produced by Rao, who has also backed several others films, including Dangal and Secret Superstar.