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Hindustan Times
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Ira Khan on Aamir Khan being an absent parent: ‘He takes a larger volume of blame upon himself'
Actor Aamir Khan has a special bond with his daughter Ira Khan today, but he still grapples with the guilt of being largely absent from her life when she was growing up. Despite their current closeness, the memories of his past absence continue to weigh on him. Also read: Aamir Khan's daughter Ira Khan calls parent-child relationship very complicated: 'You're supposed to see them as people' Aamir and Ira spoke about their relationship and how it has evolved over time during an interview with Pinkvilla, which was held at the Agatsu Foundation, a centre for mental well-being run by Ira. When asked about how he deals with this feeling of guilt, Aamir said, 'I was lost within the magic of films and cinema, and I realised my absence after 35 years, and I felt extremely guilty. You also realise that you are never going to get that time back, and that disturbs you... I don't sweep things under the carpet and avoid dealing with them. I like to live with my feelings. That's why whenever any of my movies don't do well, I feel depressed. I mourn them because I feel that if I don't do that, it will stay with me for the rest of my life.' Ira also spoke about her relationship with Aamir, and her thoughts on forgiveness and healing. Ira said, 'He takes a larger volume of blame upon himself than I actually assign to him. In my mind, the blame is also on me, and there are a few things that even I don't do well, like not knowing how to feel and express anger. I have been trying to be better in the past 2 years, and once that happens, then I can decide what exactly I am angry about, and then the forgiving can begin.' Ira Khan is the daughter of Aamir and his first wife, Reena Dutta. Her younger brother, Junaid Khan, is an actor who made his film debut in 2024. Ira tied the knot with her longtime boyfriend Nupur Shikhare. Aamir and Reena got married in 1986. They also have a daughter, Ira Khan. Aamir and Reena divorced in 2002. He later married Kiran Rao in 2005 but parted ways in 2021, after 16 years of marriage. They have a son--Azad. On the film front, Aamir will be seen in Sitaare Zameen Par next. The film is a spiritual sequel to his 2008 hit, Taare Zameen Par.
Economic Times
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
Aamir Khan's daughter Ira addresses mental health struggle: 'Felt useless'
Ira Khan, daughter of Aamir Khan, revealed her past struggles with feeling unproductive and guilty for not being financially independent despite her parents' support. Aamir Khan reassured her that her meaningful work with the Agatsu Foundation, focused on mental health, was more valuable than monetary success. He emphasized that making a positive impact is what truly matters. Choosing a different path from her father Aamir Khan's cinematic legacy, Ira Khan has been steadily carving a space for herself through theatre initiatives and social work Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Choosing a different path from her father Aamir Khan 's cinematic legacy, Ira Khan has been steadily carving a space for herself through theatre initiatives and social work. In a recent heartfelt interview, Ira opened up about the emotional hurdles she faces, admitting she occasionally feels guilty for not achieving financial independence, even as she approaches her a candid conversation with Pinkvilla, the 28-year-old shared her internal battles from a few years ago when self-doubt and guilt took a heavy toll. "At 26 or 27, I was overwhelmed by the thought that despite everything my parents had poured into me, I wasn't giving anything back," Ira confessed. She expressed that she grappled with a sense of purposelessness and a fear of disappointing her supportively, Aamir Khan stepped in to provide perspective. He clarified that Ira's emotional turmoil primarily stemmed from not earning her own income before she founded the Agatsu Foundation — a nonprofit dedicated to promoting mental health awareness While Ira openly admitted her dissatisfaction with her career progress at the time, Aamir lovingly reassured her that financial achievement was never a benchmark of success for him. "It doesn't bother me whether you earn money or not," he told her with warmth. "What matters most is that you're pursuing meaningful work and impacting lives for the better." Reflecting philosophically, he added, "Money is nothing more than a collective agreement — beyond that, it's just paper."Ira Khan is the daughter of Aamir and his first wife, Reena Dutta. She shares a close bond with her younger brother, Junaid Khan, who recently stepped into the world of cinema with his debut film, launched in the personal front, Ira has also embraced a new chapter, marrying her longtime partner, fitness coach Nupur Shikhare, in an intimate Aamir Khan, ever dynamic, is preparing for his upcoming feature film Sitaare Zameen Par , positioned as a spiritual sequel to his acclaimed 2008 release Taare Zameen Par. The details about the movie's cast and premiere are still under wraps, fueling excitement among fans eager to see what emotional journey Aamir will embark on stepping away from Bollywood fame, Ira Khan's honesty, resilience, and commitment to mental health advocacy are helping her build a legacy that's uniquely her own — one defined by passion rather than pressure.
Indian Express
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Aamir Khan's daughter Ira Khan admits feeling ‘guilty' and ‘useless' for not earning money at 27: ‘Main duniya mein bekar insaan hoon, kuch nahi kar rahi'
Aamir Khan's daughter Ira Khan has often spoken candidly about her mental health struggles. In a recent interview, Ira shared that she felt 'guilty' and 'useless' for not earning and being financially dependent on her parents in her late 20s. In a conversation with Pinkvilla, Ira recalled a time a few years ago when she felt guilty for not contributing financially. 'Main 26-27 saal ki hoon, mere maa baap ne mere upar bahut paise kharch kiye hain, aur main duniya mein bekar insaan hoon, main kuch nahi kar rahi hoon. (My parents have spent a lot of money on me. I am 26–27 years old, and I feel like a useless person in this world. I am not doing anything),' the 28-year-old shared. Aamir interrupted and said that Ira wanted to imply that she was 'not earning money or doing something worthy' before she started Agatsu Foundation, their mental health support NGO. He added that it was never an issue for him that Ira wasn't pursuing a source of income—instead, he felt proud that she chose to dedicate herself to helping others. 'Aap paise kama rahe ho ya nahi, wo mere liye important nahi hai. Aap kaam accha kar rahe ho, ye mere liye important hai.' (You are helping so many people, and that means a lot to me. Whether you are earning money or not is not important; the good work you are doing is),' the Dangal actor said and continued, 'Money is actually a promissory note that everyone decides to agree to — or else it's just a piece of paper.' For the unversed, Ira Khan is the daughter of Aamir Khan and his ex-wife Reena Dutta, and sister of actor Junaid Khan. Meanwhile, on the professional front, Aamir will next be seen in Sitaare Zameen Par.
Time of India
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Aamir Khan's daughter Ira addresses mental health struggle: 'Felt useless'
Choosing a different path from her father Aamir Khan 's cinematic legacy, Ira Khan has been steadily carving a space for herself through theatre initiatives and social work. In a recent heartfelt interview, Ira opened up about the emotional hurdles she faces, admitting she occasionally feels guilty for not achieving financial independence, even as she approaches her thirties. #Pahalgam Terrorist Attack India stares at a 'water bomb' threat as it freezes Indus Treaty India readies short, mid & long-term Indus River plans Shehbaz Sharif calls India's stand "worn-out narrative" In a candid conversation with Pinkvilla , the 28-year-old shared her internal battles from a few years ago when self-doubt and guilt took a heavy toll. "At 26 or 27, I was overwhelmed by the thought that despite everything my parents had poured into me, I wasn't giving anything back," Ira confessed. She expressed that she grappled with a sense of purposelessness and a fear of disappointing her family. Responding supportively, Aamir Khan stepped in to provide perspective. He clarified that Ira's emotional turmoil primarily stemmed from not earning her own income before she founded the Agatsu Foundation — a nonprofit dedicated to promoting mental health awareness . Play Video Pause Skip Backward Skip Forward Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration 0:00 Loaded : 0% 0:00 Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 1x Playback Rate Chapters Chapters Descriptions descriptions off , selected Captions captions settings , opens captions settings dialog captions off , selected Audio Track default , selected Picture-in-Picture Fullscreen This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Text Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Caption Area Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Drop shadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Historic Figures Who Were Actually Photographed Gloriousa Undo While Ira openly admitted her dissatisfaction with her career progress at the time, Aamir lovingly reassured her that financial achievement was never a benchmark of success for him. "It doesn't bother me whether you earn money or not," he told her with warmth. "What matters most is that you're pursuing meaningful work and impacting lives for the better." Reflecting philosophically, he added, "Money is nothing more than a collective agreement — beyond that, it's just paper." Ira Khan is the daughter of Aamir and his first wife, Reena Dutta. She shares a close bond with her younger brother, Junaid Khan, who recently stepped into the world of cinema with his debut film, launched in 2024. On the personal front, Ira has also embraced a new chapter, marrying her longtime partner, fitness coach Nupur Shikhare, in an intimate ceremony. Meanwhile, Aamir Khan, ever dynamic, is preparing for his upcoming feature film Sitaare Zameen Par , positioned as a spiritual sequel to his acclaimed 2008 release Taare Zameen Par. The details about the movie's cast and premiere are still under wraps, fueling excitement among fans eager to see what emotional journey Aamir will embark on next. Despite stepping away from Bollywood fame, Ira Khan's honesty, resilience, and commitment to mental health advocacy are helping her build a legacy that's uniquely her own — one defined by passion rather than pressure.
Hindustan Times
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Aamir Khan's daughter Ira Khan says she felt 'useless' for not earning at 27: 'Main kuch nahi kar rahi hoon'
She has not followed in her father's footsteps into Bollywood but Ira Khan, daughter of actor Aamir Khan, is trying to chart her path in the world of theatre and philanthropy. However, in a recent interview, Ira admitted that she felt guilty about not contributing financially despite being in her late 20s. In an interview with Pinkvilla, the 28-year-old spoke about the time when she felt guilt and frustration over not earning a couple of years ago. "Main 26-27 saal ki hoon, mere maa baap ne mere upar bahut paise kharch kiye hain, aur main duniya mein bekar insaan hoon, main kuch nahi kar rahi hoon. (My parents have spent a lot of money on me, I am 26–27 years old, and I feel like a useless person in this world. I am not doing anything.)" Aamir interjected that Ira meant she was 'not earning money or doing something worthy' before she started Agatsu Foundation, a mental health support NGO. But even as Ira expressed her dissatisfaction with the way her life had gone, Aamir said that for him, this was never a factor. He said he was happy Ira was helping people. "Aap paise kama rahe ho ya nahi, wo mere liye important nahi hai. Aap kaam accha kar rahe ho, ye mere liye important hai." (You are helping so many people, and that means a lot to me. Whether you are earning money or not is not important; the good work you are doing is)," the actor said, adding, "Money is actually a promissory note that everyone decides to agree to — or else it's just a piece of paper." Ira Khan is the daughter of Aamir and his first wife, Reena Dutta. Her younger brother, Junaid Khan, is an actor who made his film debut in 2024. Ira tied the knot with her longtime boyfriend Nupur Shikhare. Aamir Khan will be seen in Sitaare Zameen Par next. The film is a spiritual sequel to his 2008 hit, Taare Zameen Par. So far, neither the cast, nor the release date of the film has been announced.
