New Delhi: Actor Aamir Khan and his wife Kiran Rao announced their divorce after 15 years of marriage in a joint statement. According to news agency ANI, the couple said, “We would like to start a new chapter in our lives – no longer as husband and wife, but as co-parents and family to each other.” ‘
Aamir and Kirron said in a statement, “In these 15 beautiful years together, we have shared the experiences, joy and laughter of a lifetime, and our relationship has only grown in trust, respect and love. Now we would like to start a new chapter in our life – no longer as husband and wife, but as co-parents and family to each other. We began a planned separation a while back, and now feel comfortable formalizing the arrangement, sharing our lives as one extended family despite living apart.”
He further wrote, “We are dedicated parents to our son Azad, whom we will raise together. We will also continue to collaborate on films, the Paani Foundation and other projects that we feel passionate about. Many thanks to our families and friends for their continued support and understanding of this development in our relationship, and without whom we would not have been so safe to take this leap. At last the ex-couple extended their love to fans and well-wishers, writing, “We wish our well wishers all the best and blessings, and hope that – like us – you will not see this divorce as an end, but a new journey.” Will see it as a start.”