Aamir Khan Reveals Ex-Wife Kiran Rao’s Emotional Response to His Decision to Quit Films: ‘You Are Meant for Cinema’
Recently, Aamir Khan spoke candidly about Kiran Rao, his ex-wife, and her emotional response to his announcement that he was leaving the movie business. The acclaimed actor revealed that he seriously considered stepping away from Bollywood to spend more time with his family, prioritizing his relationship with Kiran and their children. Aamir recounted how Kiran responded to his announcement, which he didn’t fully understand at the time but now acknowledges was insightful. Kiran told him he was destined for the big screen. Leaving it behind would mean abandoning your life and the world around you.” Aamir added, “She was in tears. I tried to tell her she was mistaken, but now I see she was right.”
Aamir revealed in a recent podcast interview with Rhea Chakraborty that he started thinking about giving up movies three years ago. His desire was to spend more quality time with his loved ones, a decision that surprised and worried his family. Aamir went as far as informing his production team, including Kiran Rao, that he planned to exit the industry and encouraged them to continue without him. Reflecting on that moment, Aamir remembered Kiran’s heartfelt reaction. She expressed her concern, indicating that his decision felt like he was pulling away from them. While Aamir tried to explain his intention to focus on family life, Kiran highlighted that he might not fully comprehend the implications. She argued that by leaving the film industry, he would be giving up a crucial part of his identity since cinema is inherently a part of who he is. Moreover, she stressed that his departure would not just be from the films but also from the life they shared, effectively leaving them behind.
Aamir admitted that Kiran became very emotional during the conversation. He attempted to reassure her, insisting that she was misinterpreting his intentions. However, he later came to realize that her perspective was valid, even though he didn’t see it at the time.
Aamir also spoke about his children’s reactions to his decision, recalling that they were shocked when he first mentioned quitting films three years ago. He shared, “When I told them I was quitting films, their response was, ‘Dad, how can you leave the film industry? You’ve been so passionately involved for over 30 years. You’re probably just feeling emotional right now. You won’t be able to give it up.’”
Professionally, Aamir Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan starred in Advait Chandan’s Laal Singh Chaddha in 2022. Despite the film’s lackluster performance at the box office, Aamir has remained active in the industry. He recently co-produced Laapataa Ladies, the critically acclaimed second film directed by Kiran Rao. Aamir is also working on his next project, Sitaare Zameen Par, directed by R.S. Prasanna, featuring Darsheel Safary and Genelia D’Souza in significant roles.
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