Aamir Khan has spoken candidly about the ongoing rift with his younger brother, Faissal Khan, expressing a sense of resignation over their strained relationship. In a recent interview with Bollywood Hungama, the actor reflected on Faissal's decision to cut ties with him and the rest of the family, saying, "Kya karein? That is my destiny. You can fight the world, but how can you fight your own family?" The statement comes months after Faissal publicly accused Aamir of confining him for over a year in his Mumbai home and labeling him mentally unstable, claims that deeply affected the Khan family.

The controversy traces back to last year when Faissal, during an appearance on a Pinkvilla podcast, alleged that he was "imprisoned" at home for more than a year under the pretext of schizophrenia and potential harm to society. He further claimed to have been kept at JJ Hospital in Mumbai for 20 days in the general ward alongside other patients for evaluation. These assertions prompted a strongly worded response from Aamir's family, including his first wife, Reena Dutta; children, Junaid and Ira Khan; sister, Nikhat Hegde; and several other relatives, who issued a joint statement defending their actions as collective decisions made with medical professionals and rooted in compassion for Faissal's emotional and psychological well-being.

The family emphasized that they had refrained from public discussion to protect privacy during a difficult period, describing Faissal's portrayal as "hurtful and misleading." They appealed to the media for empathy and sensitivity, urging against sensationalism of a private family matter. Following the statement, Faissal released a formal public declaration severing all familial and estate ties with Aamir, his mother Zeenat Tahir Husain, and other relatives. He explicitly stated he would no longer reside in Aamir's home or accept any monthly allowance or maintenance from his brother, citing "unfortunate past events" as the reason for his decision.

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Faissal Khan, who began his career as a child artiste in the 1969 film Pyar Ka Mausam and later appeared in small roles, including Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak, shared the screen with Aamir as co-leads in the 2000 film Mela, directed by Dharmesh Darshan. The project was intended as a relaunch for Faissal, but their professional and personal paths have since diverged significantly. Aamir's measured response highlights the emotional complexity of the situation, underscoring the pain of familial discord that cannot be resolved through confrontation.

The public airing of these long-standing issues has drawn attention to the challenges of maintaining privacy in the spotlight, particularly when family matters intersect with mental health concerns. While both brothers have chosen different ways to address the rift, Aamir's recent comments reflect a poignant acceptance of the fractured bond, leaving the door open for reconciliation while acknowledging the depth of the divide.

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