Aamir Khan, known for being open about his personal life, recently spoke candidly with Zoom about marriage, divorce and his current relationship with Gauri Spratt, whom he publicly introduced on his 60th birthday (March 14, 2025).
Though previously married to Reena Dutta and Kiran Rao, Aamir maintains a respectful and friendly relationship with both.
In the interview, Aamir addressed public curiosity surrounding rumors of a third marriage.
Sharing his thoughts on the institution of marriage, Aamir said, "In India, marriage is very serious. When your marriage falls apart and you get divorced... people don't like that, even emotionally. I know that too, and I also believe that marriage is a very important thing and shouldn't be taken lightly. I completely agree with that. That's why I can present this matter truthfully in front of people, and I should."
In a candid conversation with Zoom, Aamir also said that he divorced because he was not happy; neither his (ex) wives. "Like with my marriage with Reena, I had to say truthfully that we can't be married anymore, same is the case with Kiran. It was a loss for all of us, even for our families. We were not happy to do this but there were some circumstances where we realised that our relationship has changed," said Aamir Khan.
Aamir also admitted that he and Kiran could have pretended to stay married for the sake of the world. But the superstar said that it didn't feel "right" to them.
"I thought I could have either lied to the world and pretended that me and Kiran were very happy together, and stayed married. And we could have stayed like that forever. Personally, we could have done whatever we wanted but stayed married for the world. But that would be a lie. And it would be unfair for the institution of marriage because then you would be devaluing marriage. That wasn't acceptable to me and Kiran," he said.
Aamir also cracked a joke on himself, saying, he is an expert at divorces.
"People often divorce each other because things turn sour, they are fighting, but that didn't happen in my case because we respected each other. We did what we felt was right and we didn't hide it," he said.
"Shaadi mein main kamyab nahi hua hun, lekin divorce mein main hua hoon (I haven't been successful in marriage, but I've been successful in divorce)," said an uninhibited Aamir.
Aamir was asked about his take on the institution of marriage after two divorces. He shared, "I still have the same outlook on marriage. It's a very old institution and I have the deepest regard in my heart for it. It's a very beautiful feeling when someone discovers that they want to spend the rest of their life with this person. I would want that every person gets to experience this."
When asked about his views on marriage after two divorces, Aamir reaffirmed his belief in it. He described marriage as a deeply meaningful bond and expressed hope that everyone gets the chance to experience a love strong enough to build a life around.
Aamir married Reena Dutta at age 21 in 1986; they divorced in 2002 and have two children, Ira and Junaid.
His second marriage to Kiran Rao began in 2005 and ended in 2021. They share a son, Azad.
Despite the divorces, Aamir and his family presented a united, modern image at Ira’s wedding, reflecting a blended family dynamic grounded in mutual respect.
Source: NDTV