Imran Khan confirms relationship with Lekha Washington; addresses “misogynistic” narrative against his lady love

Imran Khan, who has been away from the limelight since his 2015 film Katti Batti, has addressed rumours about his personal life in a recent interview with Vogue India. Khan confirmed that he is indeed dating actor Lekha Washington. He also clarified the timeline of their relationship while stating that they grew close well after his separation from his ex-wife Avantika Malik in February 2019.

The Luck actor asserted, “The speculation that I’m romantically involved with Lekha Washington is true. I’m divorced and have been separated since February 2019.” Imran further continued, “Lekha and I grew close during the lockdown, a year and a half after I had been separated from Avantika and almost a year after she had separated from her partner, not husband, as it has been widely reported.”

The Delhi Belly actor specifically refuted reports portraying Lekha Washington as a “homewrecker.” He said, “There’s this narrative of Lekha being a homewrecker, which infuriates me, because not only is it misogynistic but it also takes away my agency as an individual.”

For the unversed, Lekha Washington is an artist based in Mumbai and has acted in Telugu films. While Khan has maintained a private life since his acting hiatus, rumours suggest a potential return to acting. Reports speculate a collaboration with director Abbas Tyrewala, who helmed Khan’s debut film Jaane Tu… Ya Jaane Na.

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