Actor Aamir Khan and director Kiran Rao, who divorced in 2021 after 16 years of marriage, just lately shared lighthearted reflections on their relationship dynamics. In an interview with
The Hollywood Reporter India, Aamir disclosed that Kiran had left him an inventory of 11 factors to enhance as a husband after their separation. This listing, as Aamir humorously famous, has turn out to be one thing he works on “every single day.”
Discussing one of many listing’s gadgets, Aamir stated, “She [Kiran] stated you don’t permit different individuals to speak. I didn’t agree together with her, however I wrote it down. I stated, ‘Hmm.’ I wrote them in my notes on my telephone…I’ve been engaged on them.”
Aamir highlighted that Kiran didn’t ask him how she may enhance as a spouse. He cheekily recommended that he would have offered an inventory, had she requested.
When prompted, Kiran supplied a witty retort: “Okay. Fortunately now I’m ex-wife, so don’t have to know.” The playful trade highlights the couple’s enduring friendship and mutual respect, even post-divorce.
Aamir and Kiran first met throughout the filming of Lagaan, the place Aamir starred and Kiran labored as an assistant director. They married in December 2005 and share a son, Azad Rao Khan. The 2 stay co-parents and proceed to help one another’s careers.
Earlier this 12 months, Kiran talked about in an interview with Zoom that she typically corrects individuals who nonetheless name her “Aamir Khan’s spouse,” emphasizing how, regardless of her achievements, her id is usually related to Aamir.
“I’m routinely requested, even now on the airport…individuals go like, ‘You’re Aamir Khan’s spouse, proper?’ They may not even know my identify…although now I’ve to say, ‘Ex-wife.’”
Kiran’s newest directorial undertaking, Laapataa Women, obtained essential acclaim and was chosen as India’s official Oscar entry. The movie, launched in March 2024, stars Nitanshi Goel, Pratibha Ranta, Sparsh Shrivastava, Ravi Kishan, and Chhaya Kadam.
Aamir’s latest look was in Laal Singh Chaddha, a movie that includes Kareena Kapoor, Mona Singh, and Naga Chaitanya, directed by Advait Chandan.
