Aamir Khan, Bollywood's beloved Mr. Perfectionist, has been making headlines for giving his love life another chance. As eagle-eyed fans wonder about him tying the knot with his love, Gauri Spratt, conversations are sparking on social media about finding genuine love. Besides expressing how calm and steady he feels with her, the 61-year-old actor often updates fans on his perception of love. Whether talking about the first innocent love of childhood or how mistakes teach you to move forward, the actor detailed his journey after carving golden emotions from it. Let’s take a look at Aamir Khan’s ever-evolving concept of love and the quotes he shared with fans.
When Aamir Khan talked about how the perception of romance changes
Admitting that he is a romantic person, Aamir Khan reflected that age deepens the understanding of love and how it should be treated. “In this journey of mine… as we move forward in life, our definition and understanding of love gradually change. When we are 18, there is a different kind of passion and emotion,” he said during the trailer launch for 'Loveyapa,' per LatestLY. He added, “Then you begin to understand life, people, and yourself. That is more important... We are unable to look within ourselves, that has been my journey... Over the years, I've come to realize the flaws I had, the mistakes I made, and I've tried to correct them.” In hindsight, people realize what mistakes were made and what flaws need to be corrected. “For me today, the meaning of love is when you find someone who is your soulmate. Someone with whom you feel really comfortable, and you feel like you’ve reached your destination,” he said.
When Aamir Khan spoke about being lovestruck at the age of 10
Straight out of a romantic Bollywood movie, Aamir Khan fell head over heels in love for the first time when he was 10 years old. Describing his ‘Pehla Nasha’ of ‘Pehla Pyaar,’ the actor posted a clip on social media in 2018 in a since-removed post. Reminiscing about the time, he recalled that he had joined a tennis coaching program with 40-50 students. “I saw a girl, and I was lovestruck. When I saw her for the first time, it was love,” he said in the video, according to India Today. Comparing the lines of songs with how he felt during that age, the actor claimed that he felt the same way and thought about her day and night. “That line, 'I keep flying in these winds somewhere'... I used to keep flying at that time,” he said before adding that he did not dare to speak with her and she was really gorgeous. “I fell head over heels in love with her and was totally besotted by her. I used to think of her day and night. But I never mustered the courage to express my feelings to her. I was too young, and she was of the same age. She was beautiful,” he stated.
When Aamir Khan talked about an innocent crush in school at 12
The jittery feeling of innocent childhood delusions and memories of love on school benches – Aamir Khan experienced it all. When he was 12 years old, he developed feelings of love for a girl from his school. “This kind of love happens once in a lifetime – sweet and innocent. In the classroom, she asked for my notes to copy. It was enough,” he said with a grin, according to Zee Studios in the interview. During a New Year’s party on the terrace of a building, they wore complementary clothes to match as a couple. “She wore red; I wore yellow. What a match,” he stated, before adding, “In Navratri, her bamboo stick hit my finger while dancing in circles. I think it was purposeful. It hurt,” he recalled.
When Aamir Khan talked about finding Gauri Spratt after he gave up on love
After a swoosh and a miss, Aamir Khan gave up on love entirely. Enter, Gauri Spratt. “To be very honest, I think I had reached a point where I felt I probably wouldn’t be able to find someone who could be my partner. I was not expecting it,” he said in an interview with Hindustan Times. Calling himself fortunate that he met her, the actor continued, “She brings a lot of calm; she brings a lot of steadiness. She’s a really amazing person, and I’m so fortunate, actually, and lucky I feel that I met her.” Talking about his previous marriages, Khan claimed that he is still grateful for Reena Dutta and Kiran Rao’s existence and presence in his life. “While our marriages may not have worked, our lives did, but I think I’m still very happy that I met Reena, Kiran, and now, Gauri in my life. There have been three people who have really contributed to me as a person in a very big way. I really look up to them in many ways,” he said.
About Aamir Khan and Gauri Spratt
Aamir Khan and Gauri Spratt will be officiating their relationship on July 5, 2026. “The news about the marriage is true. It’s on July 5,” he said to Variety India. After being together for almost two years, they will finally celebrate their love for each other.
