Recently, Aamir Khan opened up on the power of therapy and revealed that he is taking joint therapy with his daughter, Ira Khan to develop a better relationship and resolve their issues.
Beloved actor, Aamir Khan has always thrived professionally, releasing multiple blockbusters and being regarded as one of the industry's most versatile actors. However, the actor's personal life hasn't been quite as easy. Not only has Aamir been through two divorces, but he also hasn't had the best relationship with his daughter, Ira. While she opened up about how difficult it was to communicate with her father, he confessed that not spending enough time with his family was one of his biggest regrets. Recently, the father-daughter duo seemed to have made a step in the right direction. Aamir revealed that he and Ira are taking joint therapy to resolve their differences.
Aamir Khan recently appeared on Netflix India's YouTube channel for a conversation with his daughter, Ira Khan, and Dr. Vivek Murthy. The actor talked about the prevalent misconception in India that seeking therapy meant having 'mental problems.' According to Aamir, this made people feel that they needed to hide the fact that they were taking therapy.
Aamir expressed his own belief about therapy, revealing that it had been greatly helpful to him. The actor also opened up about his journey with Ira in joint therapy as they try to resolve their issues. Aamir said:
"Therapy is so helpful. I think she (Ira) pushed me down that path. I would strongly recommend therapy to anyone who feels the need for it? It has been helpful for me. In fact, Ira and I also have started joint therapy. The two of us go to a therapist for our own relationship. To work on how to make that better and issues which have been there for over years."
Ira, too, agreed with her father's viewpoint on therapy. She further stated that working on developing a strong bond with one's parents was very important.
In the same conversation, Aamir also discussed how powerful therapy could be. The actor confessed that while he was smart, he had come to realise over time that there were some issues that just couldn't be sorted out through mere intellect. In Aamir's words:
"Therapy is a very powerful thing. I'm a fairly intelligent guy. I can think things through. I'm a sensible guy. If there's an issue, I can sort it out for myself. But no, I can't. It doesn't matter how intelligent you are. It doesn't matter how worldly-wise you are. We know so little about our minds... That a person who has a lot more knowledge and has got the basics right really helps you in leaps and bounds to understand it. In India, a lot of us feel if I go for therapy, I have a mental problem. I don't want people to know I'm going for therapy. But it is okay need help. I have benefited greatly from therapy".
Earlier, in an interview with India Today, Ira Khan had talked about her complicated relationship with both her parents. According to her, the parent-child bond is the most complex, as kids care the most about what their parents think. So, their parents' opinions could make them the happiest or hurt the most. Speaking about her relationship with her dad, Aamir, she said:
"I think right now my communication with my mother is slightly easier than with my father but I communicate with both of them as openly."
What do you think about Aamir Khan and his daughter, Ira taking joint therapy to resolve their issues?
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