Bollywood star Aamir Khan divorces from wife of 15 years, filmmaker Kiran Rao

Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao have announced in a joint statement their divorce after 15 years of marriage. Photo: AFP

Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan announced Saturday that he is splitting with his wife of 15 years, filmmaker Kiran Rao.

The A-list couple released a statement saying their break-up had been agreed but they would raise their son together and still work on joint projects.