Aamir Khan’s third wedding fuels 'love jihad' debate and media backlash
Bollywood actor Aamir Khan married longtime partner Gauri Spratt in a private ceremony at his Bandra residence in Mumbai on July 5, 2026, marking his third marriage after previous unions with Reena Dutta and Kiran Rao.
The wedding quickly became a political flashpoint. Maharashtra BJP MLA Nitesh Rane called Khan a "brand ambassador for 'love jihad'" and urged Hindu youth to consider the influence of celebrity marriages. His remarks sparked protests by Bajrang Dal members in Bihar, who burned an effigy of the actor.
The event also drew extensive media commentary. Television host Shekhar Suman joked that Khan’s third marriage resembled a political grand alliance, likening it to a “triple‑engine” government. Social‑media rumors of a honeymoon in Australia were later clarified as Khan’s participation in the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne. Separate reports noted Khan’s plan to develop a combined residential project in Mumbai’s Pali Hill for his extended family.
No official response has been issued by Khan or his representatives regarding the political accusations.