In a recent heart-to-heart, Kiran Rao, the visionary behind the box office hit Laapataa Ladies, shared insights into her relationship with Bollywood megastar Aamir Khan, setting the record straight about their love story’s origins and addressing the whispers and controversies head-on.
Contrary to popular belief, the seeds of their romance were not sown during the making of Lagaan, as many have speculated. “Lots of people think that Aamir and I connected on Lagaan, we absolutely didn’t,” Kiran clarified in an interview with Zoom. The real story began to unfold years later, during the making of Swades. “Aamir and I got together during Swades, he was about to start shooting for Mangal Pandey. We had just worked on a couple of commercials with Ashutosh Gowariker for Coke, and that’s where we reconnected, 3-4 years after Lagaan,” Kiran revealed.
Dispelling the myths further, Kiran opened up about the misconceptions surrounding their relationship and its alleged impact on Aamir’s previous marriage. “When Aamir and I started going out in 2004, everybody thought that this started when we were shooting for Lagaan and this caused the divorce, which was not the fact,” she stated, addressing the rumors that have long shadowed their relationship.
Kiran also touched upon the complexities of stepping into a relationship with someone who has been previously married, acknowledging the importance of couple’s counseling in navigating such dynamics. “Aamir and I did couple’s counseling. It becomes a neutral ground where you talk about your needs, how you see the other person and that was very beneficial to me,” she shared, underlining the role of honesty and communication in strengthening their bond.
Despite their separation in 2021 after 15 years of marriage, Aamir and Kiran continue to share a deep connection, co-parenting their son Azad Rao Khan with grace and mutual respect. Kiran’s current success with Laapataa Ladies, a film that explores the adventures of two newlyweds separated from their husbands right after their weddings, adds yet another feather to her cap, showcasing her storytelling prowess and directorial finesse.
As Kiran Rao basks in the glow of her professional achievements and navigates the intricacies of personal growth and healing, her journey with Aamir Khan remains a testament to the power of love, resilience, and understanding beyond the glare of Bollywood’s spotlight.
Stay tuned to www.climaxahh.com for more real-life stories from the heart of Bollywood, where every tale is a blend of emotions, controversies, and celebrations, just like Kiran and Aamir’s unforgettable saga.
