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Avantika Malik Reflects on Divorce from Imran Khan and Her Path to Healing

In a candid interview, Malik shared her journey of overcoming co-dependency and rebuilding her identity through therapy and spirituality, while Khan confirmed his new relationship with Lekha Washington.

Imran Khan and Avantika Malik tied the knot in 2011 and parted way a few years later in 2019.
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Overview

  • Avantika Malik opened up about her emotional struggles during her divorce from Imran Khan, revealing feelings of co-dependency and fear of not surviving without him.
  • She credited therapy and spirituality, including Buddhist teachings, for helping her rebuild confidence and transform her perspective after the split.
  • Malik described the separation process as unstructured, unfolding over time and concluding during the COVID-19 lockdown, with joint custody arrangements for their daughter, Imara.
  • Imran Khan, who stepped away from acting, confirmed he is in a relationship with actress and artist Lekha Washington, whom he grew close to during the pandemic.
  • Malik emphasized the importance of co-parenting consistency for their daughter and reflected on the societal and personal pressures of ending a high-profile marriage.