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Kiran Rao Calls Aamir Khan Her "Forever Sikander" on His 61st Birthday

Kiran Rao shared a touching birthday message for her ex-husband Aamir Khan on his 61st birthday, calling him her "forever Sikander." Aamir Khan, currently in a relationship with Gauri Spratt, recently attended a film festival with Lagaan director Ashutosh Gowariker. At the event, he revealed he was initially very reluctant to even hear the script for the iconic film Lagaan. He also shared that the cast and crew maintained a unique daily ritual of listening to the Gayatri Mantra while traveling to the set.

Key Points: Aamir Khan's 61st Birthday: Kiran Rao's Wish, Gauri Spratt, Lagaan Stories

  • Kiran Rao's heartfelt birthday post
  • Aamir's current partner is Gauri Spratt
  • Reveals initial reluctance to do Lagaan
  • Shared cast ritual of Gayatri Mantra
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" ...my forever Sikander": Kiran Rao extends birthday greetings to Aamir Khan

Kiran Rao wishes ex-husband Aamir Khan on his 61st birthday. The actor shares behind-the-scenes stories from Lagaan and details about his current life.

"HBD to my forever Sikander - Kiran Rao"

Mumbai, March 14

Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan on Saturday turned 61.

Marking his birthday, his fans, friends, family members, and colleagues from the industry flooded social media with adorable wishes.

Aamir also received a heartfelt wish from his ex-wife and filmmaker Kiran Rao.

She reposted a special reel on her Instagram, originally shared by Aamir Khan Productions, showcasing his iconic on-screen moments.

"HBD to my forever Sikander," Kiran wrote.

Aamir and Kiran Rao got married in 2005. However, in 2021, the duo announced their separation. They continue to co-parent their son, Azad.

Prior to Kiran, Aamir was married to Reena Dutta. From his first marriage to Reena, Aamir has two children, Junaid and Ira.

Currently, Aamir is in a relationship with Gauri Spratt.

On his 60th birthday last year, Aamir introduced his partner Gauri to the media in Mumbai, and since then, fans have been leaving no chance to get more details about his love life.

Meanwhile, on the work front, Aamir recently attended the Red Lorry Film Festival with 'Lagaan' director Ashutosh Gowariker.

Speaking at the event, Aamir revealed how he was initially reluctant to work in 'Lagaan'.

Aamir shared how Gowariker approached him for the film after working on it for three years.

"Suddenly, I stopped and thought, 'Kahin yeh wahi kahaani toh nahi. Cricket...lagaan... ke bare mein. He (Ashutosh Gowariker) said 'Tu sunn toh le' and I was like 'Main nahi sunn raha. Bilkul nahi. Tune 3 mahina waste kiya hai uss kahaani pe. Main 3 ghanta bhi nahi waste kar raha, and I refused to hear it. But then he requested me, and I felt bad. When I heard the script, it just blew my mind," Aamir said at the film festival.

During the conversation, Aamir Khan went on to share many more stories from the days of shooting 'Lagaan'.

He also spoke about a unique ritual that the entire cast and crew would listen to the Gayatri Mantra every day while travelling to the sets.

"Usme ekdin bhi break nahi aaya. That also helped us to remain in a meditative state of mind. When you are going to work, the state of your mind matters a lot," Aamir said.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Lagaan is a national treasure! Can't imagine Bollywood without it. Fascinating to know he almost refused it. Ashutosh Gowariker's persistence gave us a classic. Also, the detail about the Gayatri Mantra every morning shows the spiritual discipline behind such a massive project. Respect!
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Aman W
While I admire Aamir Khan's work, I wish the media would focus more on his upcoming films rather than his personal life. We get it, he has a new partner. Let's talk about his work ethic and what he's creating next instead of endless speculation.
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Sarah B
As someone relatively new to Indian cinema, stories like this about Lagaan's creation are incredible. The cultural context of the mantra and the sheer effort involved is inspiring. Aamir Khan seems like a true artist, not just a star.
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Karthik V
Happy 61st, Aamir sir! From QSQT to now, what a journey. The bit about the daily Gayatri Mantra is so typical of his method-acting, immersive approach. It's these small things that create cinematic magic. Wishing him health and more great roles.
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Nisha Z
It's refreshing to see an ex-couple in Bollywood being so supportive publicly. In a country where divorce can still be taboo, they're setting a great example of maturity and putting their child first. Also, "Sikander" is a perfect nickname for him! 👑

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