Aamir Khan’s life wasn’t always picture perfect. In the early days of his career, he married Reena Dutta in a secret ceremony in 1986. But 16 years later, in 2002, their marriage ended in divorce. Recently, Aamir opened up about his struggles after the split. It took him three years to get back on his feet. He was deep in depression and turned to alcohol, drinking a whole bottle a day.
Aamir confessed, “After Reena and I broke up, I was in grief for almost 2-3 years. I wasn’t working or listening to scripts. I was alone at home and drank heavily for about 1.5 years.” What’s shocking is that he didn’t drink before the divorce. But after, he didn’t know what to do.
Aamir’s sleepless nights led to drinking
He said, “I couldn’t sleep at night, so I started drinking. I became someone who would drink a whole bottle a day. I was like Devdas, trying to destroy myself. I did this for 1.5 years. I was in deep depression.”
What Aamir learned from his divorce
Reflecting on his divorce, Aamir said, “You have to face your loss and accept how important it was to you. Accept that what was once yours is no longer yours. Acknowledge how good it was when you had it and how much you’ll miss it now that it’s gone.”
Aamir’s second marriage also ended
After his divorce from Reena, Aamir married Kiran Rao in 2005. But 16 years later, in 2021, they announced their separation. Now, at 60, Aamir has found love again with Gauri Spratte. He recently introduced her to the media and said his family has accepted her wholeheartedly.
