Laapataa Ladies director Kiran Rao recently shared insights about her divorce from Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan in an interview with Faye D’Souza. Kiran admitted that parting ways was a tough decision but expressed happiness with the outcome. “It’s been a very happy divorce. I feel relationships need to be redefined from time to time because we change as human beings as we grow. We need different things and this (divorce) is what I felt would make me happy and has made me very happy, honestly,” Kiran stated.
Kiran emphasized her contentment post-divorce, highlighting her newfound independence and the joy of having her son, Azad. “Before Aamir, I was single for a very long time. I really enjoyed my independence. I was lonely, but now I have Azad, so I tend not to be lonely. I think loneliness is the only thing that most people are a bit worried about when they get divorced or lose a partner. I haven’t felt lonely at all. In fact, I am supported by both families, his family and mine. So, actually, it has been only good stuff. It’s been a very happy divorce,” she added.
Public Announcement and Maintaining Transparency
In an interview, Kiran Rao discussed her decision to publicly announce the divorce. She explained, “It was a conscious decision because in some ways, we do realise that…You know you are in the public gaze. You are living your life very publicly. What we were doing was completely legal, morally and ethically fine. It’s better to be upfront about it and not let people guess about it.”
Kiran highlighted the importance of transparency and the challenges public figures face during personal upheavals. “Then what happens is even after you have said it, people can assign meaning to it but when you don’t, it’s very easy for people to be catty. And we have seen how big public personalities have been dragged through things when they are going through trouble and painful times,” she noted.
The conscious decision to announce their separation was aimed at preventing unnecessary speculation and maintaining their dignity. Despite the end of their marital relationship, both Kiran and Aamir have continued to co-parent their son, Azad, and support each other professionally and personally.
Kiran Rao’s candidness about her divorce from Aamir Khan reflects a modern approach to relationships, emphasizing personal happiness and mutual respect. As she continues to make strides in her career, Kiran remains a figure of inspiration, demonstrating resilience and the importance of self-fulfillment.