News Desk: Indian superstar Aamir Khan released an official statement announcing his divorce with wife Kiran Rao. The couple has been married for 15 years now, and has a son named Azad Rao Khan.

Their joint statement read, “In these 15 beautiful years together we have shared a lifetime of experiences, joy and laughter, and our relationship has only grown in trust, respect and love. Now we would like to begin a new chapter in our lives – no longer as husband and wife, but as co-parents and family for each other.”

It further read, “We began a planned separation some time ago, and now feel comfortable to formalise this arrangement, of living separately yet sharing our lives the way an extended family does. We remain devoted parents to our son Azad, who we will nurture and raise together. We will also continue to work as collaborators on films, Paani Foundation, and other projects that we feel passionate about.”

Khan and Rao met on the sets of “Lagaan”, where Rao was an assistant director. They tied the knot on December 28, 2005. The two welcomed their son Azad through surrogacy in 2011.

On the work front, Khan is looking forward to the release of his film, “Laal Singh Chadha”, the official Hindi remake of award-winning Tom Hanks movie, “Forest Gump”.