Mumbai, August 18, 2025 – Actor and director Faissal Khan, brother of Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan, has sparked controversy with explosive claims made during a recent press conference in Mumbai. Faissal accused Aamir of having an affair with British journalist Jessica Hines while married to his first wife, Reena Dutta, and alleged that the relationship resulted in an “illegal child” born out of wedlock. These statements have reignited public interest in a decades-old controversy surrounding Aamir Khan’s personal life.
Faissal’s Claims About Aamir’s Personal Life
During the press conference, Faissal Khan detailed a family dispute that led him to publicly sever ties with his family. He revealed that he wrote a letter to his family, exposing what he described as their “hypocrisy” and “secrets.” Among his allegations, Faissal claimed that Aamir Khan had an extramarital affair with Jessica Hines during his marriage to Reena Dutta, which ended in divorce in 2002. He further alleged that Aamir and Hines had a child together, describing the child as “illegal” and born out of wedlock. Faissal also stated that Aamir was living with his second wife, Kiran Rao, at the time of the alleged affair.
“Aamir ka shadi hua tha, divorce ho gaya Reena ke saath… Aur fir uska relation tha Jessica Hines ke sath, jiska, unka illegal bachcha bhi hai… out of wedlock,” Faissal said, as reported by the Times of India. He added, “Kiran ke sath he was living at that time,” intensifying the claims about Aamir’s personal relationships.
Family Tensions and Pressure to Marry
Faissal also shared details of his strained relationship with his family, claiming they pressured him to marry his aunt, an accusation that stunned reporters at the press conference. He recounted a reporter’s interruption, “Aunty ke sath (with the aunt),” to which he confirmed, “Haan, meri aunty ke sath…” Faissal explained that his frustration with this pressure led him to write a candid letter to his family, questioning their credibility to offer him life advice. “Tumlog mujhe kya salah de rahe ho. Let me live how I want,” he stated.
Faissal admitted to using “abusive language” in the letter, acknowledging that his words may have hurt family members. However, he defended his actions, saying, “Sachchai bohot kadvi hoti hai (The truth is very bitter).” He further alleged that his family retaliated by labeling him as “pagal” (mad) and engaging in family politics that exacerbated their rift.
Context of the Controversy
The allegations about Aamir Khan’s alleged relationship with Jessica Hines are not new. In 2005, Stardust Magazine published a report claiming Aamir had a live-in relationship with Hines while shooting for the film Ghulam in 1998. The report alleged that Hines became pregnant and gave birth to a son named Jaan, whom she has occasionally mentioned in interviews and on social media. Aamir Khan has never publicly confirmed or denied these claims, and the recent statements by Faissal have brought the issue back into the spotlight.
Public and Family Response
Faissal’s press conference has drawn significant attention, with clips circulating widely on social media, prompting varied reactions from netizens. Some criticized Faissal for airing family disputes publicly, with comments like, “Aisa bhai ho toh dushman ki kya hi zaroorat hogi (With a brother like this, who needs enemies?)” Others accused him of seeking publicity through these allegations.
Aamir Khan’s family issued a joint statement addressing Faissal’s claims, calling them “hurtful and misleading.” Signed by family members including Reena Dutta, Junaid Khan, Ira Khan, and Kiran Rao, the statement emphasized that decisions regarding Faissal were made collectively with medical advice and in his best interest. They urged the media to respect their privacy and refrain from turning the matter into “salacious gossip.”
Faissal’s Career and Past Disputes
Faissal Khan, known for his role in the 2000 film Mela alongside Aamir and Twinkle Khanna, has had a tumultuous relationship with his family and the film industry. He previously accused Aamir of locking him under “house arrest” for a year and claimed the family labeled him mentally unstable. In a 2021 interview, Faissal revealed that Aamir told him he was not a good actor after Mela’s box office failure, which strained their professional and personal ties.
Despite these challenges, Faissal made his directorial debut with Faactory in 2021 and has appeared in films like Madhosh (1994) and Chinar Daastaan-E-Ishq (2015). His recent public statements indicate ongoing tensions with his family, which he attributes to years of mistreatment and misunderstanding.
Looking Ahead
The controversy surrounding Faissal Khan’s allegations has once again thrust Aamir Khan’s personal life into the public eye. As one of Bollywood’s most respected actors, known for films like Taare Zameen Par and Dangal, Aamir has maintained silence on these claims. Whether he or his representatives will address Faissal’s latest accusations remains to be seen.
For now, the feud between the Khan brothers continues to captivate audiences, raising questions about family dynamics, personal choices, and the pressures of fame in Bollywood. Stay tuned to Approach Bollywood Newswire & App for the latest updates on this developing story and more entertainment news.
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