In a recent interview with Vogue India, Imran, known for guarding his privacy, decided to share insights into his personal life. Addressing the speculation surrounding his marriage in 2019, which had garnered significant media attention, the actor remarked that it’s often easier for people to speak about him in his absence.
Continuing the dialogue, Imran Khan affirmed his relationship with Lekha Washington and revealed his divorce from Avantika in February 2019. He acknowledged the rumors about his romantic involvement with Lekha Washington, affirming their truth.
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Furthermore, Imran addressed the allegations and narratives surrounding his partner, rejecting the notion of her being labeled a ‘homewrecker.’ The actor expressed frustration over these accusations and clarified that his relationship with Lekha developed during the lockdown, nearly a year after his separation from his wife.
Imran conveyed his frustration with the narrative surrounding Lekha as a homewrecker, expressing his anger at its misogynistic nature and its disregard for his own autonomy as an individual.
The actor detailed the progression of his relationship by explaining that he and Lekha became close during the lockdown, approximately a year and a half after his separation from Avantika, and nearly a year after Lekha’s separation from her partner, clarifying that her former partner was not her husband as widely reported.
It’s noteworthy that despite making numerous public appearances together, Imran and Lekha had never openly discussed their relationship. This marks the first occasion where the actor has addressed and dispelled all speculations surrounding his personal life. Earlier this year, Imran and Lekha were also seen attending Aamir Khan’s daughter, Ira Khan’s wedding with Nupur Shikhare.