Maharashtra Minister Nitesh Rane Calls Aamir Khan 'Brand Ambassador of Love Jihad' After Third Wedding to Gauri Spratt (Watch Video)
Maharashtra Minister Nitesh Rane has controversially linked Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan's third marriage to Gauri Spratt to 'love jihad,' sparking a nationwide debate. The 61-year-old actor married entrepreneur Gauri Spratt on July 5, 2026, prompting Rane to urge Hindu youth to reassess supporting such public figures.
Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan's recent marriage to Bengaluru-based entrepreneur Gauri Spratt has become the subject of a political firestorm, with Maharashtra Minister Nitesh Rane accusing the actor of being a "brand ambassador for love jihad." The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA's remarks, made public days after the intimate wedding, have sparked a heated debate across the nation. Aamir Khan-Gauri Spratt Wedding: Irfan Pathan Shares Heartwarming Video Of Couple From Mumbai Marriage Ceremony.
Aamir Khan, 61, married Gauri Spratt, 47, in a private registered ceremony at his Pali Hill residence in Bandra, Mumbai, on July 5, 2026.
Maharashtra BJP Minister Nitesh Rane Takes a Dig at Aamir Khan
Nitesh Rane, a prominent Maharashtra Minister and BJP MLA, openly questioned Aamir Khan's third marriage, suggesting it should be viewed through the lens of "love jihad." Speaking to reporters in Shirdi, Ahilyanagar district, Rane urged the Hindu community to critically evaluate celebrities before extending their support.
"When celebrities take such decisions in their personal lives, Hindu society should think about it. It is my opinion. Who is the brand ambassador of love jihad? Is Aamir Khan not becoming one? Those Hindu youths who watch his movies should have considerate views before making such actors big," Rane stated. He further added that discussions on whether Khan's third marriage fits the "love jihad" narrative were gaining momentum and that Hindu society should ponder over whether to watch such people's movies or not.
Nitesh Rane on Aamir Khan's Third Wedding
As of today, Aamir Khan has not publicly responded to Nitesh Rane's controversial remarks.
Aamir Khan and Gauri Spratt's Wedding
Aamir Khan and Gauri Spratt formalised their relationship on July 5, 2026, with an intimate registered marriage at the actor's Mumbai home. The ceremony was a low-key affair, attended by close family members and a handful of friends.
Gauri Spratt, an entrepreneur originally from Bengaluru, has a background in the beauty and wellness industry. She previously served as a partner and director at the well-known salon chain BBlunt and is now reportedly involved with Aamir Khan Productions. She is also a mother to a son from a previous marriage. Khan first publicly introduced Spratt to the media during his 60th birthday celebrations in March 2025, revealing that they had known each other for nearly 25 years before reconnecting and beginning a serious relationship. Fact Check: Did Aamir Khan Kiss Ex-Wife Kiran Rao During His Wedding With Gauri Spratt? Here’s the Truth Behind the Viral Video.
Aamir Khan's Past Relationships
This marks Aamir Khan's third marriage. The actor was first married to Reena Dutta from 1986 to 2002. They have two children together: son Junaid Khan and daughter Ira Khan. Following his divorce from Dutta, Khan married filmmaker Kiran Rao in 2005. They announced their separation in 2021 but continue to co-parent their son, Azad Rao Khan, and maintain a cordial relationship. Reports suggest that Khan maintains respectful and amicable relationships with both his ex-wives, with his children from previous marriages also reportedly present at his wedding to Gauri Spratt.
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