Suchitra Krishnamoorthi reacts to Aamir Khan's third marriage, calls it 'brave'

Suchitra Krishnamoorthi has wished Aamir Khan well amid reports of his marriage to Gauri Spratt on July 5. Her response also brought in her own reflections on divorce, remarriage and family dynamics.

In Short

• Suchitra said reopening one’s heart to love again is beautiful
• She reflected on staying single after divorcing director Shekhar Kapur
• Suchitra called marriage a choice today, not a social necessity

Actor Suchitra Krishnamoorthi has reacted to reports of Aamir Khan marrying his girlfriend, Gauri Spratt, in an intimate ceremony on July 5. This will be the superstar’s third marriage.

Responding to the reports, Suchitra wished Aamir well and spoke about finding love again. The 50-year-old also reflected on her own life after divorce and shared her views on marriage, relationships and family dynamics.

Speaking to IANS, Suchitra said, "All the best. Very brave of him. I wish him the very, very best." She said that opening one’s heart to love again is a beautiful and blessed opportunity, and added that she wishes him all love and success.

Suchitra on remaining single

Suchitra married director Shekhar Kapur in 1999, when she was 22 and he was 52. The couple parted ways in 2007. They have a daughter, Kaveri Kapur.

Explaining her decision to remain single after her divorce, Suchitra said that she believes one must be mentally sorted to make a relationship work. She noted that people often ask her why she is single, to which she responds that she is “married to the arts,” describing her creative life as unpredictable, sometimes unstable and demanding. She added that such a lifestyle may not be easy for a partner to navigate. According to her, marriage requires complete clarity and willingness to make adjustments, and in today’s world, it is more of a choice than a necessity.

She also spoke about the realities of marriage in India and added, "I also believe that before getting married, you should understand the other person's family. Very often, conflicts between families and couples create difficulties in a relationship."

Aamir Khan’s past marriages

Aamir was first married to his childhood sweetheart, Reena Dutta, in a secret and intimate ceremony in 1986. They have two children, Junaid and Ira. Junaid has entered the film industry, while Ira is a mental health advocate. Aamir and Reena divorced in 2002 after 16 years of marriage.

Aamir later married Kiran Rao in 2005. The two met on the sets of the 2001 film Lagaan, where she was an assistant director. They divorced in 2021 and continue to co-parent their son, Azad, who was born through surrogacy.

Aamir introduced Gauri to the media on his 60th birthday last year after the two kept their relationship private for 18 months. Gauri is from Bengaluru and now works with Aamir Khan's production house.

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