The Rift Between Aamir Khan and Faissal Khan Deepens
The strained relationship between the Khan brothers has been a topic of speculation for years. Things escalated after Faissal accused Aamir and other family members of forcibly confining him, labeling him as mentally unstable, and cutting him off from the outside world.
On August 18, 2025, Faissal held a press meet where he detailed why he decided to sever all ties. His revelations have shocked Bollywood fans, reigniting discussions about one of the most controversial sibling relationships in the industry.
Faissal Khan’s Explosive Allegations Against Aamir
At the press conference, Faissal made serious claims regarding Aamir Khan’s personal life, including his marriages and alleged relationships. According to Faissal, his differences with the family grew when they pressured him to marry despite his reluctance.
He revealed: After his short-lived marriage in 2002, which ended in just four months, his family pressured him to marry his mother’s cousin (his aunt).
Upset with the family, he wrote a letter highlighting various family issues, including Aamir’s alleged affair with journalist Jessica Hines and claims of an “illegitimate child.”
He also questioned why family members, who themselves had complicated marital histories, insisted on deciding his future.
Faissal stated: “My family was pressuring me to marry. I was so angry, I wrote a letter mentioning what I knew. That letter created a rift, and everyone turned against me.”
Claims of Confinement and Mental Health Allegations
This is not the first time Faissal has spoken about being sidelined by his family. In an interview earlier, he alleged that Aamir and his relatives declared him schizophrenic, locked him in a house for over a year, and tried to portray him as a danger to society.
During the recent press conference, Faissal and his lawyer reiterated these claims, describing them as attempts by the family to discredit him. He said he was “drugged under the guise of treatment” and lived under “house arrest” following his stay at a nursing home.
Family’s Response: Joint Statement Against Faissal’s Remarks
Following Faissal’s press conference and previous accusations, Aamir Khan’s family issued a joint statement expressing deep distress. They described Faissal’s claims as “hurtful and misleading portrayals of family members.”
The statement carried signatures from almost every close family member, including Reena Datta, Junaid Khan, Ira Khan, Mansoor Khan, Imran Khan, Kiran Rao, Nuzhat Khan, Tina Fonseca, Zayn Marie Khan, and Pablo Khan, among others.
The family has consistently maintained that Faissal’s claims are baseless and damaging, urging the media not to encourage misinformation.
Faissal Khan’s Instagram Announcement
A day before the press conference, Faissal took to Instagram to publicly announce his decision of cutting off ties with the Khan family. In his heartfelt note, he wrote:
“With a heavy heart yet renewed courage, I wish to share that I have severed all family ties, as declared through a public notice. This step, though difficult, is essential for my healing and growth. Life now enters a new chapter of freedom, dignity, and self-discovery — one that I embrace with positivity, truth, and strength.”
This statement reflects Faissal’s attempt to move forward independently while distancing himself from his high-profile family.
Faissal Khan’s Bollywood Journey
Despite belonging to one of Bollywood’s most influential families, Faissal Khan’s acting career never reached the heights of his brother Aamir’s stardom. He made his debut as a child artist in Pyar Ka Mausam (1969) and later acted in films like Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak, Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar, Madhosh, Mela, and Border Hindustan Ka.
His last major appearance was in the 2022 Kannada crime thriller Oppanda, which starred Arjun Sarja, Radhika Kumaraswamy, and J. D. Chakravarthy.
The Road Ahead for Faissal Khan
With Faissal now publicly breaking away from his family, it remains uncertain whether reconciliation is possible. His decision to live independently, away from the influence of Bollywood’s powerful Khan family, marks a new chapter in his life.
While Aamir Khan remains silent on the matter beyond the family’s official statement, industry watchers believe the rift may only deepen, especially with such serious allegations repeatedly surfacing.
Final Thoughts
The ongoing dispute between Aamir Khan and his brother Faissal has captured public attention because it involves one of Bollywood’s biggest stars. While Faissal insists he has been wronged and silenced, Aamir’s family continues to deny all allegations.
As the controversy unfolds, fans and the media are left questioning whether this bitter feud will ever see closure—or if it will continue to resurface in headlines for years to come.
