Mumbai: Bollywood actor Aamir Khan announced separation from his wife Kiran Rao in a joint statement. The couple revealed in their statement that they will co-parent son Azad Khan.
The statement read, "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. We began a planned separation some time ago, and now feel comfortable to formalise this arrangement, of living separately yet sharing our lives the way an extended family does. We remain devoted parents to our son Azad, who we will nurture and raise together. We will also continue to work as collaborators on films, Paani Foundation, and other projects that we feel passionate about. A big thank you to our families and friends for their constant support and understanding about this evolution in our relationship, and without whom we would not have been so secure in taking this leap. We request our well wishers for good wishes and blessings, and hope that - like us - you will see this divorce not as an end, but as the start of a new journey. Thanks and love, Kiran and Aamir."
The ’Laal Singh Chaddha’ actor got married to Kiran Rao in the year 2005. The couple met on the sets of ‘Lagaan’ where Kiran was working as an assistant director to Ashutosh Gowariker. They welcomed their son Azad Rao Khan through surrogacy on December 5, 2011.
Before getting married to Kiran, Aamir was already married to Reena Dutta. The couple got married in the year 1986 and got divorced in the year 2002. The couple has two children together – Junaid and Ira Khan.
Meanwhile, speaking on the professional front, Aamir Khan will be next seen starring in ‘Laal Singh Chaddha’ alongside Kareena Kapoor Khan.
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