Bollywood actor Aamir Khan talks about post-divorce struggles

Mumbai  (Web Desk): Bollywood actor Aamir Khan, often referred to as “Mr. Perfectionist,” has spoken openly about the difficult phase he went through following his divorce from his first wife, Reena Dutta.

According to Aamir Khan, the period after his separation was emotionally challenging, and it marked one of the most difficult times in his life. He shared that he was not a habitual drinker before, but circumstances changed after Reena Dutta left home with their children.

The actor revealed that he first tried alcohol during that period when he was alone at home, and what started as an experiment gradually turned into a habit. He said that for nearly a year and a half, he would often drink at night, describing it as an unusual and difficult phase for someone who had never consumed alcohol before.

Aamir Khan admitted that this period was emotionally fragile and painful for him, but with time he managed to regain control of his life and move forward both personally and professionally.

He further said that the end of his first marriage was difficult for both families, but they tried to handle the situation with maturity and understanding.

Aamir Khan married Reena Dutta in 1986 at the age of 21, and they divorced in 2002 after 16 years of marriage. They have two children, Ira and Junaid Khan.

Later, he married filmmaker Kiran Rao in 2005, but the couple announced their separation in 2021. In 2025, Aamir Khan publicly introduced his partner Gauri Spratt, appearing with her at several public events.