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Aamir Khan and Reena Dutta got had a court marriage before the actor’s Bollywood debut.
Aamir Khan and Reena Dutta are parents to Ira Khan and Junaid Khan.
Aamir Khan married Reena Dutta in 1986, in a secret ceremony. Their wedding was kept largely under wraps due to Aamir’s emerging career. Reena was not from the film industry, making it easier for the couple to maintain privacy. The relationship started when they were neighbours and blossomed into love during their youth. In 1988, Aamir made his debut in Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak. However, no one on set knew that the actor was already married.
In a recent interview, Aamir’s co-star, Shehzad Khan, opened up about the secret court ceremony. Shehzad Khan told Bollywood Thikana, “We heard about his secret wedding through sources. They had a court marriage for just Rs 50. I was supposed to be one of the witnesses, but as usual, I was late, and they had left for their respective homes after their marriage.”
Shehzad Khan said, “Reena came on set only for Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak song, Papa Kehte Hain Bada Naam Karega. Nobody on set knew that they were already married. All they knew was that they liked each other.”
Over time, however, differences began to surface, leading to the couple getting officially divorced in 2002. Despite the split, they maintained a cordial relationship for the sake of their two children, Junaid and Ira. Aamir has often praised Reena for her role as a mother and for the dignity with which she handled their separation.
Following his divorce, Aamir married Kiran Rao in 2005. Together, they had a son, Azad, through surrogacy. Their marriage lasted 15 years and was marked by mutual respect and collaboration on artistic projects. In 2021, Aamir and Kiran announced their separation but emphasised they would co-parent and continue working together. Aamir Khan is now dating Gauri Spratt, whom he introduced to the media on his 60th birthday this year. However, he revealed that he has no plans for a third marriage.
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