Aamir Khan has strongly denied the allegations calling him the “brand ambassador of love jihad,” maintaining that religion has never influenced his family’s marriages. The actor, who married longtime partner Gauri Spratt in an intimate registered ceremony on July 5, said all his marriages were civil unions and none of his partners converted to their religion. His remarks come as his marriage to Gauri has sparked political and religious debate online.
Aamir Khan says his family believes in inclusiveness
Speaking to Subhash K Jha for Deccan Chronicle, Aamir emphasized that interfaith marriages have long been a part of his family and emphasized that religious conversion is not a condition for any relationships.Responding to the allegations, he said, “The truth is that our family is a very inclusive one. My sisters are married to Hindus; my daughter is also married to a Hindu. My cousin Mansoor is married to a Christian.The ‘Taare Zameen Par’ actor also clarified that neither his current wife Gauri Spratt nor his ex-wives, Reena Dutta and Kiran Rao, converted to Islam after marriage. “Neither Gauri, Kiran or Reena have converted to their religion, as we have a civil marriage.On the contrary, Aamir Khan was married to Reena Dutta from 1986 to 2002 before marrying filmmaker Kiran Rao in 2005. The two separated in 2021 but continued to co-parent their child.
Aamir Khan’s third marriage also created a religious controversy
The actor’s latest comment comes days after his marriage to Gauri Spratt became the subject of controversy. According to ANI, Maulana Ibrahim Hussain, the Shahi Chief Mufti of the Muslim Personal Darul Ifta, has reportedly issued a fatwa against Aamir for his interfaith marriage, claiming that it is not allowed under his interpretation of Sharia because Gauri is not a Muslim. In a video circulating online, the cleric said, “Muslim mard ke liye, iman walon ke liye, gair Muslim se shaadi karna haraam hai.“The cleric further said that a Muslim man who marries a non-Muslim woman commits a sin and added that those who refuse to recognize it as sinful will ultimately be held accountable to Allah. Till now, Aamir Khan has not reacted to what the cleric said, and his team has also remained silent.
More about Gauri Spratt and Aamir Khan
Aamir and Gauri have known each other for nearly 25 years but reconnected over two years ago through the actor’s cousin, Nuzhat Khan, in Bengaluru. Their renewed friendship gradually blossomed into a relationship, and after dating for over two years, the couple tied the knot on July 5. The actor first introduced Gauri to the media during his 60th birthday celebration last year.
Inside Gauri Spratt and Aamir Khan’s intimate wedding at home
The wedding was attended by around 150 guests, including close family members and a select group of friends from the film industry. Aamir’s sons, Junaid Khan and Ira Khan, along with Ira’s husband Nupur Shikhare, were among those present. The guest list also featured businessman Mukesh Ambani, politician Raj Thackeray, filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker, former cricketer Irfan Pathan, comedian Vir Das and actor Elli AvrRam.