Aamir Khan’s alleged child with Jessica Hines? The Instagram account and claims explained

Aamir Khan’s personal life has once again come under the scanner after his brother Faissal Khan made fresh allegations about the actor’s past. At a press conference, Faissal repeated long-standing rumours that Aamir had an affair with British journalist Jessica Hines during his first marriage with Reena Dutta, claiming they have a son named Jaan.

What has intensified the conversation is the sudden resurfacing of a social media profile believed to belong to Jaan. The account, which remains unverified, has drawn attention after screenshots began circulating on Reddit. It offers curated glimpses of the young man’s life—from prom nights and family moments to travel diaries and book collections. Interestingly, the account is followed by Jessica Hines herself, which has only added to speculation.

Faissal also accused his family of dismissing him as “mentally unstable.” He said, “Aamir was married, divorced Reena, and then had a relationship with Jessica Hines, with whom he has an illegitimate kid.” His comments have reignited a story that has shadowed Aamir for decades.

The alleged relationship between Aamir and Jessica first surfaced in the late 1990s when the two met during the making of Ghulam. Stardust magazine in 2005 reported that Jessica became pregnant and, according to the outlet, Aamir suggested she terminate the pregnancy. Jessica reportedly refused and later gave birth to a boy she named Jaan. Neither Aamir nor Jessica ever confirmed these claims, though gossip columns occasionally revisited the story, often speculating about the child’s upbringing in London.

Who is Jessica Hines?

Jessica Hines is a British journalist and author best known for her book Looking for the Big B: Bollywood, Bachchan and Me, which explored the phenomenon of Bollywood through the lens of Amitabh Bachchan’s stardom. Over the years, she has written extensively on Indian cinema and culture, earning a reputation as a sharp industry observer.

In 2007, British journalist Jessica Hines married London-based businessman William Talbot. She later told The Times of India that William had been a strong support system, even helping raise her son Jaan. “He is very supportive and protective of my son. Jaan is a happy kid, he has a daddy now in William, so why should he ask about anybody else,” she said. In 2012, Jaan appeared in a Vogue photoshoot, with Jessica proudly sharing the pictures online. The internet quickly picked up the images, with many drawing striking comparisons between Jaan and Bollywood star Aamir Khan.

Her name, however, has often been tied to Aamir Khan. Media reports claimed she and Aamir grew close during Ghulam (1998), and later speculated that she gave birth to his son, Jaan. These claims were never proven, but they continue to resurface whenever Aamir’s personal life is discussed.

Rumoured relationships that kept Aamir in headlines

Aamir Khan has long drawn as much attention for his personal life as for his films. After parting ways with his first wife, Reena Dutta, he went on to marry filmmaker Kiran Rao, a partnership that ended in 2021. Earlier this year, on his 60th birthday, he confirmed his relationship with Gauri Spratt, once again sparking headlines. Over the years, Aamir was also reportedly linked to actresses Gracy Singh and Pooja Bhatt, but it was his alleged closeness with Fatima Sana Shaikh that created the most buzz. Their collaboration in Dangal (2016), where Fatima played his on-screen daughter, fueled talk of a bond beyond the film. Their appearances at events added to the gossip, with some reports suggesting it strained his marriage though none of it was ever confirmed.

Now, the actor finds himself back in the spotlight for a different reason his alleged past with British journalist Jessica Hines. Fresh claims by his brother Faissal Khan, coupled with the sudden resurfacing of an Instagram account believed to belong to Jessica’s son Jaan, have reignited decades-old rumours of an affair and an alleged child, keeping the truth shrouded in uncertainty.