Aamir Khan reacts to wedding frenzy with Gauri Spratt, wonders how date leaked; says people should not be interested in celebrities’ personal lives |
Aamir Khan is all set to begin a new chapter in his life with partner Gauri Spratt. While the actor recently confirmed that the two will tie the knot on July 5, he has now opened up about the overwhelming interest surrounding the wedding, the leak of the wedding date, and the happiness Gauri has brought into his life.Speaking about the buzz around his upcoming wedding, Aamir admitted that he is surprised by the level of public curiosity surrounding the event.“I don’t see why (there’s all the frenzy). There is too much interest in the lives of celebrities, especially cricketers and actors. People should be interested in our work, not our personal lives,” the actor told Variety India.Aamir and Gauri have decided to keep their wedding celebrations intimate and away from the public eye. According to the actor, the ceremony will be a simple affair attended only by family members and a few close friends.“(It will be) very private. It’s a very simple registered marriage, at home, with just both the families, and really close friends,” he shared.
‘These days, nothing is off-bounds’
The actor also reflected on how difficult it has become for public figures to maintain privacy in the age of social media. Expressing surprise over how news of the wedding surfaced before any official announcement, Aamir said, “I don’t know how the information on my wedding had leaked. These days, nothing is off-bounds.”
‘Gauri and I are both very happy’
Aamir introduced Gauri Spratt, who hails from Bengaluru, to the media during his 60th birthday celebrations in March this year. Since then, the couple has made several public appearances together, including at the premiere of Sitaare Zameen Par.The actor, however, has been open about the joy the relationship has brought him. Speaking about Gauri, he said, “Gauri and I are both very happy. She is a blessing.”
A close-knit modern family
Aamir was previously married to Reena Dutta, with whom he shares two children, Junaid and Ira. He later married filmmaker Kiran Rao, and the former couple have a son, Azad.Despite their separations, Aamir has maintained warm and cordial relationships with both Reena and Kiran. The actor and his former spouses have often spoken about the importance of mutual respect and continue to share a supportive bond as a family.
