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Imran Khan recalls looking ‘seriously ill’ during last years of ‘unhealthy’ marriage with Avantika Malik: ‘Not good for daughter’ | Bollywood News

Imran Khan recalls looking ‘seriously ill’ during last years of ‘unhealthy’ marriage with Avantika Malik: ‘Not good for daughter’ | Bollywood News

3 min readChennaiFeb 7, 2026 07:53 PM IST Bollywood actor Imran Khan is currently in a stable and healthy relationship with girlfriend Lekha Washington, but in the past, the actor went through a divorce with his wife Avantika Malik. In a recent interaction, Imran described his dynamic with Avantika as “unhealthy” during their marriage and also admitted that he looked visibly sick during the last few years before their marriage ended in divorce. The Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na actor spoke about how it was important for him to separate from his wife for the health of their daughter. “It is painful, but however, painful the separation is… And it is painful for both the partners, child and the families involved… It is still better than perpetuating an unhealthy dynamic. However, unpleasant divorce is, ultimately, it is healthy to separate than to remain in an unhealthy situation and then to teach your child that, because then, you are teaching your child an unhealthy pattern and unhealthy dynamic, you yourself are not your healthiest best version.” …

Imran Khan’s ex-wife Avantika Malik confesses being convinced she would die if their marriage broke: ‘You latch on to this man in your life’

Imran Khan’s ex-wife Avantika Malik confesses being convinced she would die if their marriage broke: ‘You latch on to this man in your life’

Avantika Malik recently opened up about one of the most difficult phases of her life—her separation from actor Imran Khan. Sharing her journey in a recent conversation, she revealed how the experience pushed her into a deeply emotional space, filled with fear, grief and uncertainty. Despite having seen divorce within her own family and watching her mother carry it with pride, Avantika admitted on The Healing Circle with Janice Sequeira that facing her own marriage falling apart wasn’t easy. The thought of being on her own filled her with dread. She believed she wouldn’t make it without Khan by her side. Reflecting on the painful moment when she and Imran decided to separate, Avantika described it as a personal loss so intense that it felt like someone in the family had passed away. She said she couldn’t stop crying and believed life wouldn’t move on. Her fear, she explained, stemmed from a lack of faith in herself and her ability to manage life independently. She admitted to emotionally depending on Imran, and shared, “I don’t …

Imran Khan finally opens up about the reason why he separated from Avantika: ‘I was dealing with all of this baggage…’ | Bollywood

Imran Khan has opened up about the reason why he separated from ex-wife Avantika Malik. In a new interview with India Today, the actor shared that he does not want to add anything more to fuel more gossip to the matter but he was ‘dealing’ with internal struggle and that did not help in sustaining his relationship. (Also read: Imran Khan confirms he’s divorced from Avantika, says new girlfriend Lekha Washington isn’t a ‘homewrecker’) Imran Khan and Avantika Malik got married in 2011. What Imran said In the interview, Imran said, “Without going too much into that part, because I’m hesitant to add a lot of fuel to the gossip fire, but as I was dealing with all of this baggage and all my internal struggle, I did find that my marriage and my relationship were not helping any of that.” Unlock exclusive access to the latest news on India’s general elections, only on the HT App. Download Now! Download Now! He further continued, “In an ideal, healthy dynamic between two people, you are both …

Imran Khan confirms he’s divorced, says new GF Lekha isn’t a ‘homewrecker’ | Bollywood

Ending years of speculation, actor Imran Khan has confirmed that he is indeed divorced from Avantika Malik. He said in a new interview to Vogue India that they split in 2019. He also admitted dating Lekha Washington. (Also read: Imran Khan moved out of bungalow, sold Ferrari, left films to fix himself: Wanted to be best version of myself for Imara) Imran Khan has finally opened up about his relationship status. He divorced Avantika (R) in 2019 and is now dating Lekha Washington (L). Imran confirms divorce Speaking in the interview, Imran said, “The speculation that I’m romantically involved with Lekha Washington is true. I’m divorced and have been separated since February 2019.” Hindustan Times – your fastest source for breaking news! Read now. Imran also addressed negative comments about Lekha on the social media. “There’s this narrative of Lekha being a homewrecker, which infuriates me because not only is it misogynistic but it also takes away my agency as an individual.” He added, “Lekha and I grew close during the lockdown, a year and …

Imran Khan’s wife Avantika hints they might already be divorced | Bollywood

Avantika Malik, the estranged wife of former actor Imran Khan, has sparked divorce rumours with her recent post. Taking to her Instagram Stories, Avantika re-shared a video of singer Miley Cyrus dancing to one of her songs. The words ‘that divorce was the best thing for her’ were written on the clip. Re-posting it, Avantika wrote, “Not only her…#justsaying.” (Also Read | Imran Khan spotted hand in hand with rumoured girlfriend Lekha Washington during rare public appearance) Imran Khan and Avantika Malik tied the knot in 2011. A screenshot of Avantika’s post was shared on Reddit with the caption, “Imran Khan and Avantika Malik have finalised their divorce?” A person commented, “It’s better to part ways than be bitter the whole life.” A comment read, “I thought they divorced a year or two back.” “I always feel that anyone who posts shady s*** about their former/separated/divorced partners on social media is intolerable,” wrote another person. Avantika’s post comes just over a month after Imran Khan made a rare public appearance holding hands with actor Lekha …

Imran Khan spotted hand in hand with Lekha Washington amid dating rumours. Watch | Bollywood

Imran Khan made a rare public appearance in Mumbai, recently. Imran, who is Aamir Khan‘s nephew, was spotted holding hands with actor Lekha Washington, sparking dating rumours. Imran and Lekha, who predominantly appears in Tamil and Telugu films, had worked together in Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola (2013); the Vishal Bhardwaj-directorial featured Anushka Sharma opposite Imran. Also read: On Imran Khan-Avantika divorce rumours, her mother says ‘only time will determine’ if a reconciliation is possible Imran Khan was earlier married to Avantika Malik. Avantika and Imran had tied the knot in 2011 and have a daughter named Imara. Rumours of their separation began in 2019, although neither Imran nor Avantika commented on it. Last year, it was reported that Imran and his estranged wife Avantika had decided to go separate ways. Now, videos and photos of Imran with Lekha were shared on fan and paparazzi accounts, leading to relationship rumours. Earlier, too, Imran was rumoured to be dating Lekha; however neither had commented on their alleged relationship. Although official statements on her relationship with Imran …