Avantika reflects how her relationship dynamics with Imran were influenced by their youth and public status, acknowledging that she had a “dad problem” that could have influenced her perception of men.
The ten-year marriage between Imran Khan and Avantika Malik ended in divorce, although they were the parents of their daughter Imaara. Although Imran has previously spoken about their split, Avantika recently shared her views, revealing that she may project the “dad problem” into their relationship. She also admitted to feeling so strongly about Imran’s emotional dependence that she believed she could not survive without him after she was separated.
In an interview with Janice Sequiera, Avantika shared that despite not believing that the divorce was the end of the world, she was initially shocked by the idea of separation from Imran. “I thought my marriage was broken.” At the time, she was not financially independent, which increased her fear. Although her privileged background protects her from hardships, she is plagued by panic and sadness when they decide to separate, breaking down like she has lost a loved one.
Additionally, she shared her insights on divorce, showing that it was a step-by-step process. They decided to separate before the league ended its divorce during the pandemic on the 19th. She mentioned that her experiences growing up with her divorced parents made it easier for her to navigate, adding that her mother has always worn her single status with pride, which has influenced her point of view.
Avantika reflects how her relationship dynamics with Imran were influenced by their youth and public status, acknowledging that she had a “dad problem” that could have influenced her perception of men. She also highlighted the shared dependence of developing in long-term relationships, joked that she lacked independence, such as needing help booking flights. She believes divorce is especially challenging for men.
Avantika also shared that she felt intimate at the end of her relationship with Imran and felt herself disappointed by everyone. However, she and Imran succeeded in detention with their daughter Imaara and remained consistent. Initially, Imaara had questions about separation, but Avantika assured her that she still had parents throughout her life.
Imran and Avantika ended in 2011 and separated in 2019. Meanwhile, Imran publicly confirmed his relationship with Lekha Washington, known for his work in the Tamil and Telugu film industry.
