Aamir Khan & Kiran Rao Announced Their Divorce

Aamir Khan and his wife Kiran Rao, have announced their divorce today, leaving fans in utter shock the couple had recently celebrated their 15 wedding anniversary. Today on social media, the actor released an official statement on the news.

It was a long note which read that the couple were planning their separation for some time. However, they are bounded to continue to be ‘devoted parents’ to their son, Azad by raising him together. The statement also said that they will continue to work together for, Paani Foundation.

The 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. 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. Thanks and love, Kiran and Aamir.”

Aamir khan met Kiran on the sets of Lagaan, in 2001. Kiran was one of the assistant directors then. Soon after, the duo was seen collaborating on various projects. The friendship blossomed into love. Much before, Aamir got divorced from Reena Dutta in 2002, after having two children with her, and post that, Kiran and Aamir started dating.

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