The second marriage of Bollywood actor Aamir Khan has also broken down. He has announced a mutual consent divorce from wife Kiran Rao after 15 years of marriage. The two got married on December 28, 2005. Aamir and Kiran have also released an official statement on divorce.
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.”
The statement reads, “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.”
Aamir Khan said, 'Apart from films and our Paani Foundation, we will continue to work together on all projects that interest us. Thanks to our friends and families for their continued support during this time, without their support we would not have been able to make this decision. We expect our well-wishers to see this divorce as not the end, but the beginning of a new journey like us.'
In an interview, Aamir had told that his first meeting with Kiran was on the sets of the film 'Lagaan' when she was an assistant director.
Aamir had said, 'One day Kiran got a call and talked to her for 30 minutes. After the conversation with Kiran, why did I jump with joy? I could feel the happiness inside me. After that phone call, I started dating Kiran. We dated each other for 1-2 years and we stayed together. Then I realized that I cannot imagine my life without him. The best thing about her is that she is a strong woman. Then I named my relationship and got married.
The son was born with surrogacy
Kiran and Aamir have a son named Azad and he is 10 years old. Azad was born through surrogacy. The decision of surrogacy was taken due to Kiran having difficulty conceiving, after which Azad was born in 2011.
First marriage was ended in 2002
Aamir Khan first married Reena Dutta. Aamir married Reena when he was shooting for Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak. The marriage, which took place on April 18, 1986, lasted for about 16 years. They got divorced in 2002. The couple has two children (son Junaid and daughter Aira), who now live with Reena.