Though it’s been a while since Arbaaz Khan and Malaika Arora filed for divorce, the two continue to maintain a cordial equation. Recently, when Malaika's father, Anil Arora, turned a year older, the actor-filmmaker joined the family to celebrate the occasion.
When we met Arbaaz, who was in the midst of promoting 'Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai', and asked about it, he said, “That won’t change. My association with Malaika’s family is as old as my association with her. Ever since I’ve known her, I’ve known her family. As partner things haven’t gone well, but I still respect her. Not only she has been with me so long, but she is also the mother of my child. For parenting reasons, certain decorum has to be maintained. My equation with her mother, sister, father won’t be affected because as partners, things haven’t gone well. Even if there are any differences, they are to be set aside and one has to go about it in a dignified manner. The child has to be given the right care and attention. Though we parted on different notes, which I don’t want to discuss, there was no influence on decision-making.”
He further added, “Two people probably grew out at some stage, people have accepted that, allowed the scenario. We did attempt to get back for a very long time, but unfortunately, we couldn’t find a middle path. It’s best to let things be. We are on good terms and will continue to be on good terms. Let’s see what life holds for us. The families won’t be influenced. That’s the great part of it. I have a lot of love and regard for Joyce (Malaika’s mother), she is fond of me, reacts positively to my posts on social media. There is no animosity at all. In fact, I get invited to their house for dinner every other day.”
When probed further if it was tough explaining things to their son Arhaan, Arbaaz said, “My son is sensible. He was 12 when it happened, now he is 14. He put his focus on studies and athletics. In fact, just yesterday I told him I’m so proud of him. When parents have some issues between themselves, it’s easy for children to fall into bad company, lose focus, but my son was doing far better than the earlier years. He has excelled in academics in the last two years, as compared to before.. despite the circumstances of his parents probably parting.”
