Who is Gauri Spratt? Meet Aamir Khan’s new partner

Dubai: Bollywood actor, producer, and director Aamir Khan introduced his girlfriend, Gauri Spratt, to the media during a pre-birthday meet-and-greet in Mumbai on March 13. His fans can't understandably keep calm.

The Bollywood superstar, who turned 60, shared that he has known Gauri for 25 years and that they have been in a relationship for the past 18 months. What's interesting is how Aamir Khan has never been one of those celebrities who shied away from introducing his partners.

And ever since Gauri Spratt’s popped into our collective consciousness, curiosity about her background has sky-rocketed. Here’s a deep dive into who she is, her roots, and her journey.

Gauri Spratt hails from Bengaluru, where she spent most of her life. She was born into a multicultural family with a Tamil-British father and a Punjabi-Irish mother. Her grandfather, Philip Spratt, was reportedly a freedom fighter, adding a historical legacy to her lineage.

Her mother, Rita Spratt, owned a well-known salon in Bengaluru, which may have influenced Gauri’s career trajectory into the beauty and fashion industry.

Gauri’s educational journey began at Blue Mountain School in Ooty, where she studied from 1990 to 1996. Later, she pursued her passion for fashion by enrolling in a Foundation Degree in Arts (FDA) in Styling & Photography at the University of the Arts London, from which she graduated with distinction in 2004.

Professionally, Gauri has built a significant career in the beauty and hairstyling industry. She has been a partner and director at a popular salon chain.

Gauri has also dabbled in image branding and styling. Most recently, she has begun working with Aamir Khan’s production house, a move that has further solidified her association with Bollywood.

Gauri Spratt is a mother to a six-year-old son, Quinn, from a previous relationship.

Her connection with Aamir Khan spans 25 years, but they began dating only 18 months ago, according to Aamir Khan. Aamir shared that their relationship remained under wraps largely because Gauri lived in Bengaluru, which allowed them to avoid the intense media scrutiny that comes with being in the Bollywood limelight.

Aamir recently introduced Gauri to his children, his family, and close friends, including Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan. On March 12, just a day before his birthday, the two Bollywood legends visited Aamir’s house to meet Gauri.

At the press meet earlier this week, Aamir joked about keeping his relationship a secret, saying, “Dekha, kuch bhi pata nahi chalne diya maine tum logo ko (See, I didn’t let you guys get a wind of this).” He also remarked that his residence often escapes intense media focus, which helped them maintain their privacy.