'Kisi Ajnabee Ko Kaise..' Aamir Khan Reveals He Opposed Marriage Counselling During Split From Reena

Bollywood superstar, Aamir Khan has never been one to shy away from the camera when it comes to talking about his personal life and struggles. His openness and positive approach towards life have shaped his narrative as a partner, father and actor. After two marriages that eventually ended, Aamir has found love again with his new girlfriend, Gauri Spratt, while maintaining deep and meaningful friendships with both of his ex-wives, Reena Dutta and Kiran Rao. However, Aamir wasn't always this open to change. In a rare and heartfelt conversation, the superstar revealed that during their split, he was initially against the idea of marriage counselling.

Aamir Khan recalls resisting marriage counselling during his separation from Reena Dutta

During a heartfelt chat with Pinkvilla, Aamir Khan reflected on a deeply personal chapter of his life — his separation from his first wife, Reena Dutta. The Lagaan actor opened up about the emotional turmoil he faced while parting ways with Reena Dutta, his wife of 16 years and mother of his two children, Ira and Junaid Khan. Aamir, popularly known as a perfectionist on screen, admitted that initially, he was strongly against the idea of counselling. He recalled:

"Main jab pehli dafa... therapy toh nahi thi woh. I think it was more like counselling. Jab Reena aur main alag ho rahe the toh uss waqt hum log kareeban dedh saal ek marriage counsellor ke paas gaye the. Toh woh mera pehla experience tha therapy, counselling ko le kar.”

Aamir revealed that he was not comfortable opening his heart to a marriage counsellor, as he failed to understand how he could even talk to a stranger about such deep emotions. He strongly refuted the idea of sharing his personal relationship matters with someone he did not even know. Aamir said:

"Aur mujhe yaad hai ki main uske sakht khilaaf tha. Maine Reena ko bola, ‘Mujhe nahi bolna kisi strange insaan ko ki mere kya jazbaat hain ya mera aapka rishta kya raha hai. Main kisi ajnabee ko kaise apne dil ki baat uske saamne kaise rakhun!”

How marriage counselling changed Aamir Khan’s outlook

Despite his initial hesitation, it was Reena who gently persuaded Aamir to give counselling a chance. After agreeing to it, the actor realised how eye-opening a journey it was for his emotional and mental healing. Reflecting on the memory, Aamir shared:

“Lekin Reena ne kaha, ‘Nahi humko jaana chahiye.’ Toh zaruri tha toh main bhi phir maan gaya. Mera jo anubhav toh woh bilkul mere darr se alag nikla.”

Over nearly a year and a half with a marriage counsellor, Aamir’s fears slowly gave way to trust. While he rarely said anything during the initial days of the session, he gradually started opening up and found it to be a helpful and eye-opening experience.

Aamir Khan underwent joint therapy with Ira Khan

Apart from his two divorces, Aamir Khan has faced a strained relationship with his daughter, Ira, during her growing years. While Ira opened up about communication struggles, Aamir admitted to regretting not spending enough time with his family. Last year, they made progress when Aamir revealed that he and Ira had started joint therapy sessions to heal and strengthen their bond. 

The actor’s honesty brings to light a vital conversation around mental health, therapy, and the emotional realities behind fame. On the work front, Aamir Khan is gearing up for his upcoming films, Sitare Zameen Par and Lahore 1947. 

What do you think about Aamir Khan’s revelations?

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