Filmmaker and Aamir Khan’s ex-wife Kiran Rao, who garnered accolades for her latest film Laapataa Ladies, opened up on her divorce from the megastar and the decision to part ways.

“Aamir and I lived together for about a year before we got married, and honestly, we did it more because of parents. At that time too, we knew that it’s a great institution if you can function as an individual as well as a couple within that institution,” said Kiran while talking to Brut India.

She added, “I think the thing that we don’t talk about enough is how marriage tends to stifle especially women. So, how you know you could perhaps find a way to be more yourself within it, is I think something that is up for debate and discussion.”

When asked if she feared divorce, Kiran replied, “I took my sweet time so I didn’t have any worry about it. The thing is, Aamir and I were very strong and continue to have a very strong relationship as two humans. We are very connected to each other; we deeply respect and love each other, so that hasn’t changed, and so, therefore, I was not worried. I knew that I needed my space. I wanted to live independently, and I needed that to grow myself. I felt that it was for my own growth and Aamir acknowledged that as well and supported that. So that actually really helped. It wasn’t because we don’t care for each other or have any problems or deep disagreements, so I didn’t fear divorce.”

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Laapataa Ladies
, the film is bankrolled by Aamir Khan Production and also featured Sparsh Shrivastava, Ravi Kishan, and Chhaya Kadam in prominent roles. Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao ended their marriage in 2021 but are co-parenting their son Azad and continue to work together