Aamir Khan Cries, Says He Lost Relationships Since He Worked Like A ‘Madman’: ‘Felt A Deep Sense Of Loss’ | Bollywood News

Last Updated:October 23, 2026, 13:23 IST

Aamir said that in the last four years, he has intentionally made more time for his family.

Aamir Khan in Singapore on Thursday.

Aamir Khan recently attended the Singapore International Film Festival, where he was reportedly seen breaking down on stage while recalling his acting career and talking about his life. The actor opened up about how he worked so hard for decades that it cost him his personal relationships, including those with his family.

On stage, Aamir was asked about the weakest moment of his career. “When I was sitting in COVID, and I was thinking, I said, about 30 years have passed in my life. And it’s okay to work like a madman, completely obsessed with what you’re doing for one year, two years, five years. But if it goes on for 30 years, I mean, you’ve lost your relationships. Your kids have grown up; they’re adults now. So I felt a deep sense of loss,” he replied.

The actor reportedly broke down on stage and apologised to the audience. He mentioned that this thought caused him to make major changes in his life. As he wiped his tears away, he said that in the last four years, he has intentionally made more time for his family. “I’m so glad that this thought occurred to me when I was 56 and not when I was 86, when it would be really too late to do anything about it,” he added.

Aamir Khan has been quite vocal about being an “absent father” to his kids. Even last year, at a Loveyapa event, the actor mentioned, “As a father, I have been quite absent. I used to be in my own world, while my kids navigated their childhood on their own…” In 2024, Aamir and his daughter Ira Khan revealed that they were in therapy together to fix issues which had been going on for many years.

“Ira was struggling with depression at the time; she is much better now. But then she needed me. Junaid is starting his career. He has lived his life without me. And now, perhaps he is taking the last big step in his life, towards his career. If I am not with him at this time, then what’s the point? Azad is 9 years old now. In another 3 years, he will be a teenager. His childhood won’t come back,” he previously told Rhea Chakraborty.

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Why did Aamir Khan express regret and break down on stage at the Singapore International Film Festival?

Aamir Khan became emotional while reflecting on his 30-year career, realizing that working obsessively like a madman had cost him personal relationships and time with his family. This realization created a deep sense of loss, prompting him to intentionally spend more time with his family over the past four years.

What specific lifestyle changes did Aamir Khan make after realizing he missed out on family time?

Aamir Khan made major changes in his life by intentionally dedicating more time to his family over the last four years. He noted that he was glad this realization occurred when he was 56 rather than at age 86 when it would be too late to act on it.

What has Aamir Khan previously shared regarding his role as a father to his children?

Aamir Khan has candidly admitted to being an absent father who was lost in his own world while his children navigated their childhood. In 2024, he and his daughter Ira revealed they were in therapy together to resolve long-standing issues, and he has also expressed a strong desire to be present for his son Junaid’s career and young Azad’s upbringing.

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