Kiran reveals parents' reaction to her marriage with Aamir: 'They were worried'

In a candid conversation about her marriage creative journey and personal evolution Kiran Rao the former wife of Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan shared some invaluable insights into her life as a South Indian middleclass woman married to one of Indias most famous actorsHer honest reflections on their relationship their creative collaborations and the dynamics of their family are as inspiring as they are thoughtprovokingWhen asked about her parents reaction to her decision to marry Aamir Khan Kiran was refreshingly honest It was a shocker for them she admitted in an interview with ANIThey were taken aback In their eyes I had a lot of promise I was someone who wanted to do a lot of things and they were worried that I might be overshadowed by Aamirs largerthanlife persona she addedIndeed Aamir Khans fame can be overwhelming and Kiran with her independent spirit felt the pressureBut what she found most comforting was Aamirs acceptance of her as her own personAamir has never expected me to be a certain way He has always been happy for me to be myself and thats one of the greatest things about him Kiran sharedReflecting on the recent wedding of Aamirs daughter Ira Khan to Nupur Shikhare Kiran shared beautiful insights about their blended familyKiran who has always been incredibly close to Aamirs children from his first marriage sees their bond as an organic result of the kindness and warmth Aamir fosters in his familyHis family is incredibly warm So it happens quite organically she saidHis friends whove known him since childhood have become family Once introduced to the family those relationships continue to stay strong even as individuals she explainedFor Kiran the key to their family dynamic has been acceptance and unconditional supportThe family accepts you as a person not just in a role she added emphasizing that both her and Aamirs childrenhis son Junaid and daughter Irahave grown up with a sense of inclusion and loveIts a family that extends beyond blood ties with even Nupur Shikhare Iras husband becoming part of the larger family fabricBut Kirans journey has not always been easyThe initial challenge of being in the shadow of Aamir Khans fame was realThe weight of public expectation combined with the pressure to maintain her identity was a constant struggle as she saidWhen you marry someone incredibly famous you do lose a part of your own identity Kiran confessed adding It took me a long time to find my own voice againFor Kiran regaining her sense of self wasnt just about public recognition but also about personal fulfillmentShe admitted that it was only after some time that she could step out of Aamirs shadow and feel comfortable in her own identityIt wasnt just about reclaiming my public identity but also about personal terms Aamir allowed me to grow into my own person to evolve and it was because of him that I found the courage to say I love you I love this family but I need to be on my ownDespite their separation in 2021 Kiran and Aamir have maintained a respectful and supportive relationship both personally and professionallyWe have been able to work together creatively It shows maturity on both our parts Its not always easycreative work can get heatedbut thats what makes the collaboration so fulfilling Kiran explainedKirans own film production company Kindling Pictures has already made its mark producing Lapata LadiesHowever she continues to work with Aamir Khan Productions underscoring their ongoing professional camaraderieAamir and I will always be there for each other she concluded reflecting on their ability to balance family career and creativity without acrimonyKiran Rao Indian film producer and director was married to Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan for over 15 yearsThe couple tied the knot in 2005 and had a son Azad Rao Khan in 2011 However in July 2021 they announced their separation and decision to divorce citing a desire to continue their individual journeys and coparent their sonDespite their divorce both Kiran and Aamir have maintained a cordial relationship and continue to support each others professional endeavorsThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever