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Aamir Khan and brother Faissal Khan controversy explained

Aamir Khan and brother Faissal Khan’s controversy revolved around family disputes, control over Faissal’s career, and allegations of mental health concerns, leading to strained relations, legal battles, and eventual separation in Bollywood.

Entertainment desk | August 19, 2025 / 21:27 IST
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Early Career Gap – Faissal Khan, Aamir Khan’s younger brother, worked in films like Mela (2000) but struggled to establish himself in Bollywood
Early Career Gap – Faissal Khan, Aamir Khan’s younger brother, worked in films like Mela (2000) but struggled to establish himself in Bollywood
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Disappearance Episode (2002) – In 2002, Faissal was reported missing, leading to media speculation about his health and relationship with Aamir.
Disappearance Episode (2002) – In 2002, Faissal was reported missing, leading to media speculation about his health and relationship with Aamir.
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Mental Health Concerns – He was later found, and reports suggested he was suffering from schizophrenia, though Faissal has denied this diagnosis multiple times.
Mental Health Concerns – He was later found, and reports suggested he was suffering from schizophrenia, though Faissal has denied this diagnosis multiple times.
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Custody Battle – Aamir and his family sought custody of Faissal, claiming he couldn’t take care of himself, sparking a legal battle.
Custody Battle – Aamir and his family sought custody of Faissal, claiming he couldn’t take care of himself, sparking a legal battle.
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Court Verdict – The court ruled that Faissal was mentally fit and allowed him to live independently, rejecting Aamir’s custody request.
Court Verdict – The court ruled that Faissal was mentally fit and allowed him to live independently, rejecting Aamir’s custody request.
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Allegations Against Aamir – Faissal later accused Aamir of forcibly medicating him and trying to take control of his property.
Allegations Against Aamir – Faissal later accused Aamir of forcibly medicating him and trying to take control of his property.
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Public Fallout – Their strained relationship became public, with Faissal repeatedly expressing resentment towards Aamir in interviews.
Public Fallout – Their strained relationship became public, with Faissal repeatedly expressing resentment towards Aamir in interviews.
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Later Reconciliation Attempts – In recent years, Faissal has spoken more neutrally about Aamir, but the controversy remains a sensitive chapter in the Khan family.
Later Reconciliation Attempts – In recent years, Faissal has spoken more neutrally about Aamir, but the controversy remains a sensitive chapter in the Khan family.

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