Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao announced their separation in a joint statement yesterday.A day after the announcement, a video of Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao addressing the people regarding their separation has gone viral. In the video, a visibly happy Aamir and Kiran are seen sitting together during a zoom call. Aamir said in Hindi, "We understand that the news of our separation might have upset some and shocked others. But we would like to say that we are very happy and are still one family. There has been a change in our relationship but we are still together (Aamir holds Kiran's hand). And Paani Foundation is like Azad for us. The foundation is like our child. We will always be a family and request all to please pray for us and hope that we always remain happy.” While Kiran did not speak up, she was seen nodding in agreement with Aamir.
Through a joint statement issued on Saturday, Aamir and Kiran announced the end of their 15-year marriage and their decision to co-parent their son, Azad Rao Khan. “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,” they said. Aamir Khan found love in Kiran Rao after his divorce with first wife Reena Dutta. Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao finally tied the knot in December 2005. He has a son, Azad Rao, with Kiran. Aamir Khan was married to his ex-wife, Reena Dutta, for fifteen years. The couple divorced in 2002. They have two children together -- Ira Khan and Junaid Khan. In his interview, Aamir Khan also revealed that Kiran Rao and he dated for over a year and a half before finally tying the knot. He also said that he can't imagine his life without her. "Then we began dating, we began seeing each other. We lived together for a year or year and a half before we got married. I can never imagine my life without Kiran as my partner. I feel very blessed and I feel very grateful for it," the actor had added. On the work front, the Aamir will be next seen in Laal Singh Chaddha, opposite Kareena Kapoor Khan.