Aamir Khan Breaks Down Over Loss Of Relationships, Says He Worked Like “Madman”
Aamir Khan cried during an event and opened up about how working like a “madman” affected his life.
Aamir Khan is not afraid to show his vulnerable side. The actor attended an event recently during which he broke down in tears. He shared how working like a “madman” for 30 years affected his life. The actor candidly spoke about the loss of relationships over the years. He also spoke about his children growing up and being adults now. In case you missed what he had to say, read on to know more below!
Aamir Khan Cries At An Event
Aamir Khan graced the Singapore International Film Festival, during which he got emotional. The actor took the stage and stated that during the COVID-19 pandemic, he reflected on his life and thought that it’s okay to work like a “madman” who is completely obsessed with what he is doing for one year, two years, or five years. Aamir added, “But if it goes on for 30 years, I mean, you’ve lost your relationships. Your kids have grown up; they’re adults now.” He expressed feeling a deep sense of loss. As he got emotional on stage, he apologised to the audience and mentioned that this thought resulted in him making huge changes in his life. The actor also stated that in the last four years he had intentionally made more time for his family. Aamir also expressed being glad that this thought occurred to him when he was 56 and not when he was 86, when it would be really too late to do anything about it.
Here’s What You Need To Know
This isn’t the first time Aamir Khan has been vulnerable in public. In 2025, when he attended a Loveyapa event, a film that starred his son Junaid Khan, Aamir reportedly mentioned that as a father, he has been quite absent. He mentioned that he used to be in his own world while his children navigated their childhood on their own.
Back in July, Aamir Khan grabbed all the headlines after he married Gauri Spratt in an intimate ceremony. For the unversed, the actor was previously married to Reena Dutta. The couple welcomed two children, Ira and Junaid Khan. However, they parted ways in 2002. In 2005, he married Kiran Rao, and they welcomed their son, Azad. However, they split up in 2021.
First Published: October 23, 2026 4:57 PM
