New Delhi:
Bollywood actor Aamir Khan was first married to filmmaker Reena Dutta and has two children, Ira Khan and Junaid Khan. The couple, who married in 1986, separated in 2002 after 16 years of marriage. In a recent interview, his daughter Ira, who is now the founder and CEO of a mental health support organization, opened up about her parents’ divorce. He reflected on how he handled his emotions during that time and shared how, despite their separation, Aamir and Reena were always united when it came to their children. Ira also mentioned that her parents made sure to protect her from any conflicts. Ira recalled, “They (Aamir and Reena) never fought around us and always presented a united front, and the family loved each other throughout the whole thing. I thought, no, this divorce is something like that.” That can’t be someone who is negatively impacting me.” manner,” in conversation with Pinkvilla.
Ira Khan continued to explain that Aamir Khan and Reena Dutta’s divorce “wasn’t a one-day thing, and it was something that changed their lives.” She shared, “I grew up and I realized that when a relationship breaks, it has to end for the right. It may have ended for the better, but still, some ended for the right. So, to some extent. There’s pain that comes from anything being broken. That I refuse to see consciously as a child,” adding, “Even if it ended for the better, a certain amount of pain happens that comes with anything breaking, As a child, I refused to accept that pain.’
Ira Khan then admitted that her parents would have handled the situation well, making her understand that there is no point in blaming anyone for the divorce. She explained the impact her parents’ separation had on her, admitting, “I have since discussed it with my therapist, and I’ve learned that while no one is to blame, what happened It’s important to accept that.”
Despite their separation, Aamir Khan and Reena Dutta made sure to do everything possible to make their children feel “safe” and “safe”. Crediting their efforts, Ira Khan shared, “My parents did a great job of making us feel secure that even though they are separating, we will still be loved equally and are a family right now.” There will also be a family, so they managed it very well.” ,
Ira Khan shares a close bond with both her parents, Aamir Khan and Reena Dutta. At fitness coach Nupur Shikhare’s wedding in January 2024, both Aamir and Reena were present at the occasion. Aamir’s second wife, director Kiran Rao, was also a part of the wedding festivities. Aamir and Kiran, who married in 2005, separated in 2021. They continue to co-parent their son, Azad.