Bhawana Somaaya’s article reads about the stars in Bollywood. Recently in a party in Mumbai, Aamir Khan introduced his new girlfriend Gauri Spratt to the paparrazi. He has normally stayed away from media & award ceremonies.
Friends for 25 years & in a relationship for over an year. He has travelled to Benguluru frequently to be with her & his family has extended full support to his relationship.
In 1980s, Chennai, superstar Kamaal Hassan still married to Vani Ganapathy was in love with Bollywood actress Sarika. Their story made headlines. Conservatives were shocked when she announced her pregnancy.
A decade later, 1993 Hyderabad, another superstar, NTR around 70 had lost his first wife to cancer. Another woman, half his age Laxmi Parvathy , a college lecturer, separated from her first husband.
A secret marriage followed. At a film event in Tirupati, NTR publicly announced his marriage to Parvathi. His children & son-in-law revolted against it. NTR protected his wife till his last breath.
When Khan made his debut, he had to keep his marriage with Reena a secret as it would affect his stardom. He found love again . In 2005, with Kiran Rao he was more forthcoming. He is perhaps the only twice happily divorced actor.
Unlike the south superstars, who were isolated by their families, Khan’s children & his ex-wives are supportive of his latest decision. Gauri is already a part of family & the festivities in the family.
I paraphrase… Stars love… Second chances!!!
Stars, second love chances.
We as audience also love our stars & wish them a second chance at love!
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