Aamir Khan, the so-called “perfectionist” of Bollywood, seems to have mastered the art of being in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons when it comes to his personal life. At 60, the actor, who has been married twice, continues to make headlines for his love life – or perhaps, more accurately, his inability to maintain long-lasting relationships. After his two marriages and public separations, Khan’s latest act of introducing his new partner to the world has left many questioning his motives and the instability in his personal life.
Aamir's first marriage to film producer Reena Dutta ended in separation after 16 years. Despite sharing two children, Junaid and Ira Khan, with Reena, their marriage was never immune to public scrutiny. Aamir and Reena’s divorce in 2002 left many with the impression that love and stability were fleeting for the actor. He moved on quickly, marrying Kiran Rao, a talented director, in 2005. The couple welcomed a son, Azad, and for a time, it appeared that Aamir had found the peace and balance many thought he lacked in his first marriage. However, in 2021, Aamir and Kiran announced their separation, yet again proving that his relationships are anything but stable.
And now, at the age of 60, Aamir Khan has decided to introduce his latest partner, Gauri, to the world. The move has raised more than a few eyebrows. Why does Aamir feel the need to parade his love life in front of the media and the public, despite being in the limelight his entire career? After all, a man of his stature should know that public curiosity about his personal life, especially his romantic entanglements, only creates unnecessary noise. At this stage in his life, Aamir’s decisions to openly flaunt his relationships only seem to reinforce a narrative of instability and inconsistency.
What’s more troubling is how Aamir’s love life continues to overshadow his professional and family milestones. Ira Khan, his daughter with Reena Dutta, recently got married, yet the media’s focus was diverted to Aamir’s personal revelations rather than his daughter’s special moment. Meanwhile, Junaid Khan, his son, is making his acting debut, but again, Aamir’s latest love affair takes center stage. It’s hard not to wonder: is Aamir Khan more interested in keeping his name in the news for his relationships rather than celebrating the achievements of his children?
Aamir Khan’s repeated public love life spectacles may be attention-grabbing, but they also detract from the importance of building meaningful, private relationships away from the public eye. At 60, it’s high time Aamir reflects on the impact of his personal decisions and the message it sends to his fans and family. Instead of showing off his partner at every opportunity, perhaps he should focus on the stability and privacy that come with maturity – something that, ironically, he’s yet to master in his personal life.