Kiran Rao says ex-husband Aamir Khan has no knowledge about son Azad’s school
Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao, despite their separation, continue to co-parent their son Azad Rao Khan. Kiran acknowledged earlier challenges due to Aamir’s busy schedule, but admitted that Aamir has become more involved, although he is unfamiliar with school matters.
Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao, although separated, continue to co-parent their son Azad Rao Khan. Missing Ladies director Kiran Rao described co-parenting as a bit “difficult” due to Aamir’s busy schedule. He shared that he still took primary parenting when they were together. However, he admitted that the superstar has become more involved now, even though he doesn’t want to know anything about Azad’s school.
Speaking on Kareena Kapoor’s chat show What Women Want, Kiran revealed, “It’s difficult. He’s a very busy dad. To be honest, even when we were married, I was doing the real primary parenting. Once we separated and then got divorced I think Aamir also realized how much he has to include it in his life because when you are living together in the same house , so it gets managed somehow.
Kiran also mentioned that she can now “relax and let loose” with Aamir as their co-parenting has gone “smooth” with Aamir being “much more involved and aware”. He added, “But, it has recently become a conscious decision, to make time for Azad.”
“It’s just that Aamir doesn’t know anything about school. I think it’s mostly a dad problem. That’s just the way he is.” school mat speaking (Don’t ask me about school). I would do anything else,” she shared.
Reflecting on her experience as a single parent, Kiran said it was not a big challenge because “Azad is a good kid”, adding, “Because in some ways it’s just been him and me Because I’ve been a single mom for so long, we know each other well. The best thing about being a single mom is the bond you build with your child. When I’m sad, I don’t want anything more than just to hang out. I’ll go out with her and I can also tell her, ‘Listen, I’m feeling really sad.’
Kiran praised Azad’s empathetic nature and pointed to his humorous side, admitting, “He makes me laugh hysterically.” Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao got married in 2005 Azad welcomed in 2011, The couple divorced in 2021. They share a very cordial relationship.
During this time, Kiran Rao returns to direction with Missing LadiesThe film was selected as India’s official entry to the Oscars 2025.
