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Time of India
7 days ago
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- Time of India
Avantika Malik reveals she is not friends ex-husband Imran Khan after divorce: 'Friends is a very strong term... We're not there yet'
Avantika Malik reflects on her separation from Imran Khan. She says they tried their best but are happier apart. Friendship is not on the cards now. However, they successfully co-parent their daughter, Imara. Both ensure Imara feels loved and secure. Avantika remains single. Imran Khan is dating Lekha Washington. They were childhood sweethearts before their marriage. From childhood sweethearts to co-parents navigating life after love, Avantika Malik and Imran Khan 's journey has been anything but ordinary. In a rare and heartfelt conversation, Avantika opens up about their emotional split, co-parenting their daughter Imara, and why 'friendship' with Imran is still a distant possibility. In conversation with Nayandeep Rakshit, Avantika Malik reflected on her equation with ex-husband Imran Khan post-separation. She revealed that both had given their all to make the relationship work during their younger years. However, they eventually came to the difficult realisation that they would be happier apart. The decision to separate deeply affected her, and she admitted it took a long time to heal and rebuild her life. Avantika Malik revealed that while she and Imran Khan maintain a cordial relationship, they don't share a friendship at this stage. She explained that 'friendship' is a strong word and not something they're ready for just yet—though she remains open to the possibility in the future. Avantika Malik shared that when it comes to co-parenting their daughter Imara, both she and Imran Khan have always been on the same page. They were determined to give Imara a sense of stability and love, ensuring she spends equal time with both parents. Avantika believes this approach has helped their daughter feel secure and not experience the loss of a family unit. She added that they've consciously shielded Imara from the complexities of their separation, making sure she never feels guilt or shame over their decision. Imran Khan and Avantika Malik were childhood sweethearts who dated for nine years before tying the knot. They welcomed their daughter, Imara Malik Khan, on June 9, 2014. While Avantika remains single post-divorce, Imran has moved on and is currently in a relationship with actress Lekha Washington. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
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First Post
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- First Post
Avantika Malik finally breaks silence on divorce with Imran Khan, describes it as 'death': 'I have been through clinical depression and...'
She added, 'I thought I would die, and I have been through clinical depression, where I wanted to die, so, I didn't think I would be sitting here I could have never imagined.' read more Imran Khan, who delivered charming films in the 2000s like Jaane Tu… Ya Jaane Na, Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu, I Hate Luv Storys, and the cult-classic dark comedy Delhi Belly, finally opened up his divorce from ex-wife Avantika Malik and shared that their relationship began when they were teenagers but the interaction and habits remained the same and didn't grow with them. This was last year. Now, Avantika Malik, in an interview with Nayandeep Rakshit, has spoken about her feelings when the divorce happened. She said, 'I was so afraid that I would not be able to look after myself. Being alone felt like death. I was so scared, I thought I won't be able to do anything on my own.' STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD She added, 'I thought I would die, and I have been through clinical depression, where I wanted to die, so, I didn't think I would be sitting here I could have never imagined.' Avantika continued, 'I would have found it very difficult to walk away and to say this is it. It is mostly because of the kind of human being I am. I am extremely emotional. Another reason is that because my parents marriage didn't work, I thought I always had this pressure to make mine work. I was too adamant that what was my reality as a child cannot be my reality as an adult. That fear was too deep to walk away.' What Imran Khan said I entered this relationship when I was very young. I was 19, and in all good faith and good intention. But as is sometimes the case with these kinds of long-term relationships, particularly when you start at a very young age, a lot of the interpersonal dynamics and patterns get set in how you were as a teenager and as you grow, perhaps, I think all of those did not grow and evolve enough and in some way, we were not supporting or empowering each other to be the healthiest version of ourselves