Kiran Rao Details Separation From Aamir Khan: 'We Even Went Through Counselling' | EXCLUSIVE

Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao announced their divorce in 2021 after 15 years of marital bliss. However, what’s endearing is the fact that the duo continue to be close friends and colleagues and also co-parent their son, Azad. Recently, Aamir and Kiran collaborated for Laapataa Ladies where Zoom TV got a chance to sit down with Kiran for an exclusive interview.

During the same, the producer and screenwriter opened up about her separation from Aamir, what ties the family together and much more.

On how they handled the divorce proceedings

Kiran Rao told us that she and Aamir handled their divorce in a very slow and measured way. "We were sure of the fact that we wanted to change the status of our relationship but we were very conscious of the fact that we have a child whom we didn't want affected by this. It was all very thought through, nothing happened overnight," she said.

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Kiran's strong bond with Aamir's family


During Aamir Khan's daughter, Ira Khan's wedding, Kiran Rao was the one who sent invitations to everybody. She actively participated in the preparations of the functions. Ira is Aamir's daughter from his first wife Reena Dutta.


Talking about that, Kiran quipped, "Genuinely, this is how we are like. It comes very naturally to us and it is not at all difficult. I am fortunate that I am surrounded by people like Aamir, his family, and his kids. We connected in a way that is far deeper than any official tag defines. These are relationships that I won't give up on just because my marriage is not working out. These are not relationships that you just throw away. You marry a family not just your husband. I care about these people."

"Aamir and I went through counselling"


Kiran Rao further spoke about the topic of divorce and discussed her views saying, "People have ugly divorces. You tend to put it on yourself and feel like 'Why did I marry this terrible person' or 'I wasted so many years' and then you start hating yourself. I would say you should forgive yourself for the failure of your marriage. A lot of people tend to take it as a burden, especially families. They feel ashamed. You need to give yourself an assurance so you don't regret your relationship. You need to have self-love and remember the good parts of your marriage."

She added, "Aamir and I have been through counselling and we have been honest with each other. You need to accept a person with his flaws because you have them. We must take equal ownership and both husband and wife should be held accountable in a marriage. If only you could see yourself the way others see you. We all criticise ourselves so much."

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"Azad helped me through my tough times"

When asked how she coped up during those difficult times, Kiran Rao said, "Being a mother helped me greatly. My relationship with Azad is one of equals in a way. We have a good companionship, I hugely enjoy his company. He was always there for me. I spent time with me in my rough times. I have not suffered as much."


"Laal Singh Chaddha was a personal failure for Aamir"


Talking about Aamir Khan's film, Thugs Of Hindostan's failure at the box office, Kiran Rao said, "It was a big disappointment to him. He was unhappy, but he had a sense of where they had gone wrong."

However, she mentioned that it wasn't as much of a personal hit as Laal Singh Chaddha was. "It was a project he had nurtured for so many years. For 10 years he had chased the rights of the films so when it didn't work, Aamir considered it a personal failure. We all suffered along with him," Kiran concluded.