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Recently, Kiran opened up about their bond post-separation and her enduring connection with Aamir’s family, particularly his mother, Zeenat Hussain.
Kiran and Aamir tied the knot in 2005 and parted ways in 2021.
Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao have set a remarkable example of navigating life after divorce with mutual respect and understanding. Despite ending their marriage in 2021, they have remained close friends, artistic collaborators, and supportive co-parents to their son Azad. Recently, Kiran opened up about their bond post-separation and her enduring connection with Aamir’s family, particularly his mother, Zeenat Hussain.
During a candid chat with Filmfare, Kiran revealed, “It (the separation) happened smoothly because it took us time to reach a place where we were ready to be divorced. We worked on our marriage really well for a long time. Even when we decided to get divorced, it was done very mindfully. We never fought. We would have arguments from time to time, but nothing that wouldn’t be resolved within 12 hours. Those were the same kind of disagreements one might have with their parents.”
Kiran said that their decision to part ways was deliberate and thoughtful. “We knew there was too much to save in this relationship; we didn’t want to throw the baby out with the bathwater. We worked it out in such a way that it wasn’t like chopping a rope in half, but more like untying it. Hence, there was closure in some ways,” she shared.
The Laapataa Ladies director also spoke about the importance of shielding their son Azad from emotional distress. “There was a sense of building the confidence of the family and Azad’s support system, ensuring that he never feels the emotional repercussions of this,” she explained.
Kiran described their continued relationship as one rooted in respect and love. “He’s my friend and, in many ways, my teacher. He’s my support system and has always been that for me. But there are days when he infuriates me. In the end, it’s about what you choose to hold on to,” she said.
Calling themselves “happily divorced,” Kiran shared that their families remain intertwined. “His mother is still my mother-in-law, and his kids (Junaid and Ira) are my friends and very dear to me,” she added.
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