Faissal Khan, brother of Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan, has recently made headlines regarding his relationship with his brother and family. In a recent interview, Faissal opened up about the tensions within his family, shedding light on what led to their strained relationship and revealing the challenges he has faced. He claims that the family, including some aunts and uncles, fueled the feud between him and Aamir, driving a wedge between the brothers.
Faissal stated that these family members were not happy with the closeness he shared with Aamir and wanted them to remain separate. He believes Aamir was "brainwashed" by these individuals, leading to misunderstandings and conflict. Faissal expressed his disappointment, stating, "Kuch logon ko bhaiyon ki closeness bhi achhi nahi lagti. Wo chahte hai ki bhai separate rahe. I've experienced all this over the years".
Despite these allegations, Faissal acknowledged Aamir's support during a difficult period in his life. After leaving home and struggling to find work, Aamir stepped in to help him secure a job. Faissal expressed gratitude, stating, "Aamir is very kind. Aamir ka ye kaam hi nahi ho sakta ki Aamir aisa soche aur ye sab kare".
Faissal also touched upon a particularly challenging time when he was portrayed as mentally ill and confined to a house for over a year. He recounted being confined to a mental health ward for 20 days, feeling unheard and desperate. During this period, he alleges that Aamir kept him imprisoned at home, while the world labeled him as schizophrenic and dangerous to society. He alleges that he was given medicines against his will and was completely cut off from the outside world. "Mobile le liya, main bahar nahi jaa sakta. Bodyguard mere room ke bahar. Dawaiyan de rahe hain,” he alleged.
The "Madhosh" actor explained that he never had an open conversation with his family or with Aamir Khan to address the issues. He feels there has been a lack of clarity on many issues. Faissal mentioned that he would not have left home if his family hadn't raised the issues of taking away his signatory rights. "Aamir aur family se meri baat hi nahi hui khul ke ke aapne aisa kyun kiya? Aap logo ne signatory rights lene ki baat ki toh maine ghar chhoda," he stated.
Seeking to mend the strained relationship with his brother, Faissal revealed that he attempted to reach out to other Bollywood personalities, including Shah Rukh Khan and Aditya Chopra, hoping they could help bridge the gap. However, he claims he did not receive any assistance from them. He tried to meet Aditya Chopra at Yash Raj Studios but was turned away. He left a note, pleading for dialogue. "I tried to contact Aditya Chopra also. I went outside Yash Raj (Yash Raj Films) but they didn't give me an appointment. I left a note for him also,” said Faissal. Faissal went on to name Shah Rukh Khan too. “I tried to call Shah Rukh Khan also. He didn't entertain me. Mannat ke bahar gaya tha main,” he said.
Faissal believes that these individuals may have been hesitant to get involved due to Aamir Khan's influence and standing in the industry. "Aamir is too powerful. Wo log soch rhe ki ye to paagal hi hoga, Aamir bol raha. Aamir Khan perfectionist bol raha hai. They believed in Aamir!” Faissal added.
Despite the challenges and past conflicts, there have been glimpses of reconciliation between the brothers. Faissal attended the wedding of Aamir's daughter, Ira Khan, which was seen as a positive sign. Faissal Khan emphasized that he has moved on and prefers not to dwell on the past. He summed it up by saying he now lets go of every worry and moves forward.
