Avantika Malik on why she'll never turn daughter Imara against ex-husband Imran Khan: ‘Trying to damage their relationship will hurt her'
When relationships change, the biggest impact is often felt by the children caught in between. Avantika Malik, ex-wife of actor
Imran Khan
, recently opened up about navigating the emotional challenges of divorce while prioritizing the well-being of their daughter Imara.
Despite their separation, Avantika is committed to preserving a loving bond between father and daughter — knowing that any attempt to come between them would only cause more pain.
On Nayandeep Rakhsit's YouTube channel, Avantika spoke candidly about the emotional challenges she faced during her divorce and how it affected their young daughter, Imara. She shared that when they first explained the separation to Imara, the child's immediate fear was losing both parents.
Fortunately, Avantika was able to reassure her by drawing on examples from her own family, helping Imara understand that her parents would always be there for her.
Avantika acknowledged that it can be challenging for children to accept new people in their parents' lives, as they often have fixed ideas of what a family should look like. Though it took time for her daughter to come to terms with the changes, Imara eventually adjusted.
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Now, they even joke about Avantika dating again, with Imara playfully insisting that their small family of two is just perfect. Over time, she has grown to understand that her parents may have other partners, and has accepted this reality with maturity.
When asked if her personal feelings for Imran ever affected her parenting or if she tried to distance their daughter Imara from him, Avantika firmly denied it. She credited her own difficult relationship with her father for giving her clarity. She was determined not to repeat the same mistakes and understood that harboring bitterness or resentment would only harm her child. Avantika wanted Imara to have a healthy, loving relationship with her father, knowing that any attempt to damage it would ultimately hurt their daughter the most.
Imran Khan and Avantika Malik were married for eight years and have a daughter, Imara, born in 2014. The couple finalized their divorce in 2019.
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