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Aamir Khan Reveals Ira's Wedding Date, Calls Nupur 'Wonderful Man'

Aamir Khan has unveiled the wedding date for his daughter, Ira Khan. Khan also expressed his anticipation of shedding many tears during the event, a prospect that has caused some concern among his family members.

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Ira Khan on 'Healing' from Depression

Aamir Khan has unveiled the wedding date for his daughter, Ira Khan. Khan also expressed his anticipation of shedding many tears during the event, a prospect that has caused some concern among his family members.

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In an interview with News18 India, the actor revealed that the wedding is set to take place next year. Furthermore, Khan praised Ira's fiancé, Nupur Shikhare, a celebrity fitness trainer, for his significant emotional support during her battle with depression.

Aamir Khan Reveals Daughter Ira's Wedding Date

He said that Ira is set to tie the knot on January 3. He added, "The man she has chosen, whose nickname is Popeye, is a fitness trainer. His given name is Nupur. He's a wonderful young man. During Ira's struggle with depression, he remained a constant source of support for her. He's truly someone who has been there for her emotionally. He is really someone who has stood by her and emotionally supported her. I am happy that she has selected a boy with whom they are so happy together. They are very well connected; they really look after each other and care for each other."

On Mental Health Day, Aamir Khan joined Ira in a video message, highlighting that there is no shame in asking for assistance. In the video, they draw a parallel between seeking help for various aspects of life, like learning subjects, getting haircuts, or fixing things at home, and seeking help for mental health issues, advocating for openness and acceptance in this regard.

Aamir Khan, Daughter Ira Share Therapy Benefits

In the video, Aamir Khan expressed, "Zindagi mein aise bohot saare kaam hai jo hum khud nahi kar paate. Jisme humme kisi aur vyakti ki madad lagti hai, jo yeh kaam jaanta hai. Aur yeh faisle hum badi asaani se le lete hai, begair kisi sharam ke, begair kisi jhijak ki, (There are many things in life that we cannot do ourselves, and for those, we need the help of others who have the expertise. We make these decisions easily, without any shame or hesitation.)"

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Ira Khan also encouraged anyone facing mental or physical challenges not to hesitate to seek support from trained professionals. She shared her personal experience of benefiting from therapy along with her father.

Aamir Khan mentioned, "Aur doston meri beti Ira aur main pichle kayi saalon se therapy ka laabh utah rahe hai (My daughter Ira and I have been benefiting from therapy for many years now.) So, if you are experiencing stress or any form of tension, don't hesitate to reach out to trained professionals. There is no shame in seeking help. All the best."

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Ira Khan has been open about her clinical depression diagnosis, sharing candid posts on social media.

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In these posts, she has discussed the impact of her parent's divorce on her life, her mental health struggles, and the coping strategies that have helped her manage her condition.


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