Bollywood actor Aamir Khan has made a deeply personal revelation about the emotional toll his divorce from first wife Reena Dutta took on him. The actor, who has in the past, admitted turning to alcohol to cope with his split, revealed in a recent chat that he also experienced suicidal thoughts after the end of his marriage.
In a video from The Lallantop, the actor shared that following his 2002 divorce, he "drank every day." He went on to confess the reason for his excessive drinking, saying "I was trying to kill myself.”
While opening up about withdrawing from everyday life, he shared that he had no interest in meeting anyone or working during that time. Ironically, this period coincided with the release of Lagaan, which catapulted him to international recognition. “That same year, Lagaan was released, and a newspaper article called me ‘Man of the Year, Aamir Khan.’ I found it very ironical,” he recalled.
In a previous interview, the actor shared with Instant Bollywood that he was "in mourning" for almost two to three years after his breakup. "I wasn’t working or listening to scripts. I was alone at home, and for almost one and a half years, I drank a lot. You will be shocked to know that I was a teetotaler. After the split, I didn’t know what to do,” he told the portal.
Reflecting on his journey through pain and recovery, the actor also shared the emotional lessons he drew from the experience. “You have to face your losses and accept how important it was for you. Accept that what was once yours is not there now."
Aamir and Reena were married for 16 years and have two children together, Junaid and Ira. While the couple eventually parted ways, they have continued to maintain a cordial relationship and co-parent their children.