### Kangana Ranaut’s Controversial Statement on Aamir Khan’s Divorce
The Bollywood industry and its fans were taken aback when Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao announced their divorce after 15 years of marriage. The couple shared a joint statement on Saturday, revealing their decision to separate and start a new chapter in their lives as co-parents and family for each other. This unexpected news quickly made headlines, with social media buzzing with reactions to the split of one of Bollywood’s power couples.
On Monday, Kangana Ranaut added her voice to the discussion, posting her thoughts on her Instagram story. She focused on the topic of interfaith marriages and the upbringing of children, particularly in the context of Aamir Khan’s divorce.
Ranaut’s statement was provocative, questioning the dynamics of religious identity in interfaith marriages involving Muslims. She wrote: “At one point in Punjab, most families raised one son as a Hindu and another as a Sikh. This trend has never been seen among Hindus and Muslims, Sikhs, or anyone else with Muslims for that matter. With Aamir Khan’s second divorce, I wonder why in an interfaith marriage, children come out only Muslims. Why can’t women continue to be Hindu?”
She continued, “With changing times, we must change this practice. It is archaic and regressive. If in one family, Hindus, Buddhists, RadhaSwami, and atheists can live together, then why not Muslims? Why must one change one’s religion to marry a Muslim?”
Ranaut’s comments sparked intense debate and controversy on social media, with many people reacting strongly to her views on religious identity and interfaith marriages.
A day after the divorce announcement, Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao released a video message for their fans, assuring them that they were in a happy place and still considered each other a part of the same family. Khan also addressed the status of their joint project, the Paani Foundation, emphasizing their commitment to continuing their work together despite their personal separation.
Kangana Ranaut’s statement added a layer of controversy to an already sensational news story. Her comments on interfaith marriages and religious identity highlighted a sensitive issue within Indian society, provoking a wide range of reactions from the public. As Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao navigate their new relationship dynamic, the broader conversation about religious identity in interfaith marriages continues to evolve, fueled by high-profile figures like Ranaut.
In the wake of these developments, it remains to be seen how the discourse around interfaith marriages and religious identity will progress. Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao’s decision to prioritize their roles as co-parents and collaborators on the Paani Foundation serves as a reminder of their commitment to each other and their shared goals, even as they move forward separately.
