Aamir Khan's boldest confession ever: 4 years of therapy made him find love again at 60. 'Gauri Spratt met a better Aamir'

Economic Times

3 days ago

Healing Through Therapy
Gratitude Toward Former Partners
A Rare Bond With Reena and Kiran
Return to the Silver Screen
Who Is Gauri Spratt?
Celebrating his 60th birthday this year, Bollywood icon Aamir Khan made headlines when he introduced the media to his new partner, Gauri Spratt . Known for being open about his personal journey, Khan shared insights into his evolving relationship during a candid conversation with Filmfare. He emphasized the transformative role that therapy has played in helping him become a more emotionally grounded and balanced individual. This, in turn, has allowed his bond with Gauri to flourish in a healthier and more peaceful way.Khan admitted that he had undergone therapy for the past four years. He acknowledged that his personal growth through therapy sessions has made a significant impact on his new relationship. As a result of working on himself, the version of Aamir that Gauri has come to know is more self-aware, settled, and emotionally present.He said that therapy helped him make better decisions in his personal life. 'Take something as basic as choosing a partner; after four years of therapy, I can now spot red flags from a mile away," he told Filmfare.This inner healing has laid the foundation for a stronger and more meaningful connection between the two. 'Gauri is meeting a different Aamir now, a more healed version. A little more at ease. Hopefully, a little better."The actor also spoke with deep appreciation for his former wives, Reena Dutta and Kiran Rao. Despite their marriages ending, Khan highlighted that both women have continued to be sources of warmth and encouragement in his life. Their mutual admiration and respect, he believes, have allowed them to maintain close, meaningful ties even after parting ways. Aamir acknowledged the uniqueness of these relationships, emphasizing the absence of resentment or bitterness in both cases.Recalling a personal moment involving Reena's father, Aamir described how she reached out to him when her father was diagnosed with cancer but was reluctant to seek medical help. Aamir was able to persuade him to undergo treatment. This incident, he noted, was a reflection of the deep trust that still exists between them. Witnessing such unity during his daughter Ira's wedding, Aamir was struck by how rare it is for such enduring affection to persist even after divorce.Professionally, Aamir Khan has returned to acting with Sitaare Zameen Par , a sports drama directed by RS Prasanna. Touted as a spiritual continuation of his acclaimed 2007 film Taare Zameen Par, the new release has performed exceptionally well at the box office, raking in over Rs 115 crore in just six days.Gauri Spratt, originally from Bengaluru, is associated with Aamir Khan Films and has academic credentials in fashion, styling, and photography from the University of Arts in London. She comes from a diverse background, with a Tamilian mother and an Irish father, and is a single mother to a six-year-old son. While she and Aamir have known each other for over 25 years, their relationship only recently evolved into a romantic one.