Aamir Khan Was Depressed After His Divorce With Reena, Says, 'Couldn't Sleep And Started Drinking..'

Aamir Khan has rarely been open about his personal life, let alone his love life. However, it seems as the actor celebrated his 60th birthday, he is now trying new things as well, including being candid about his emotions. In a recent interview, Aamir let go of his 'Mr. Perfectionist' image and tap into his vulnerable side. 

Aamir Khan opened up about his divorce from his first wife, Reena Dutta

Aamir Khan, in a recent interview with Instant Bollywood, opened up about his life after his divorce from his first wife, Reena Dutta. The actor shared that he mourned his relationship with Renna for almost 2-3 years. He revealed that he wasn't working or listening to scripts and would stay alone at home.

Aamir Khan added that it got so bad that he started drinking, and soon, he went from being a teetotaler to drinking an entire bottle of alcohol every day. He further stated that this went on for a year and a half. He also shared that he was like 'Devdas' adamant on destroying himself. He was quoted as saying:

"When Reena and I broke, I was in mourning for almost 2-3 years. I wasn’t working or listening to scripts. I was alone at home, and for almost 1.5 years, I drank a lot. You will be shocked to know that I was a teetotaler. After the split up, I didn’t know what to do. I couldn’t sleep at night, and I started drinking. From someone who didn’t drink at all, I went to being someone who drank an entire bottle in a day. I was like Devdas, someone who is trying to destroy themselves. I did that for 1.5 years. I was in a deep depression."

Aamir Khan on facing losses and coming to terms with reality

In the same conversation, Aamir Khan shared that one has to eventually face their losses and come to terms with their reality. He added that it's crucial to accept how important what they have lost was. He further stated that they needed to accept how good it was and how much they would miss it when it was no longer there. He was quoted as saying:

"You have to face your losses and accept how important it was for you. Accept that what was once yours is not there now. Also, accept how good it was for you when it was there and how much you will miss it when it isn’t there anymore."

Aamir Khan and Reena Dutta's love story

Reena Dutta and Aamir Khan secretly got married, when the actor was just getting started in the film industry. The couple kept their marriage under wraps for quite some time. They were married for 16 years and shared two beautiful children together. A son named, Junaid Khana and a daughter, Ira Khan. The couple got divorced in 2002. However, they have remained on extremely good terms. 

What are your thoughts on Aamir Khan's revelation about his drinking habit after his divorce from Reena Dutta?

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