Bollywood actor Aamir Khan and wife/ producer Kiran Rao has announced their divorce in an official statement. They've been married for 15 years, Azad is the couple's kid.
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 and Kiran separated "some time ago," according to the statement, and while living apart, the couple will "nurture and raise" their son Azad Rao Khan together.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.”
“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 was previously married to Reena Dutta, but the couple split in 2002 after 16 years of marriage. From his first marriage to Reena Dutta, he has a daughter Ira and a son Junaid.
In terms of his career, Aamir Khan is anticipating the release of his film Laal Singh Chadha. It is the official Hindi version of Tom Hanks' award-winning film Forrest Gump. Kareena Kapoor Khan plays the lead in the film, which is directed by Advait Chandan.