Actor Aamir Khan and filmmaker wife Kiran Rao have announced their separation after 15 years of marriage. In a brand new video shared on the YouTube page of Paani Foundation – a non-profit founded by the duo, they talk about the end of the decision, and their son Azad Rao.
Aamir begins by saying that the news must have come as a shock and dismay for many. “We just want to say that we both are extremely happy and are still one family. Our relationship has changed but we are still together in a way. And Paani Foundation is like Azad, our kid. So we will always stay together as a family. Pray for our happiness. That's all we wanted to say.”
The couple had earlier released a joint statement announcing the separation. They had said, “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.”
The statement continued, “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.”
The two got married in 2005. Aamir was previously married to Reena Dutta, with whom he got divorced in 2002.
