Overview
- Lekha spoke to The Times of India in a widely reported interview on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, rejecting labels such as 'sl*t' and 'homewrecker' and saying she is 'madly in love' with actor Imran Khan.
- She described the relationship as mature and grounded, saying it began after a long acquaintance of about 15 years and deepened during the COVID-19 lockdown.
- Lekha said she has faced name-calling since she was 16 and that the labels are used to diminish and control women, so she refuses to let them define her.
- She acknowledged the couple’s blended family context, including Imran’s daughter Imaara, and said the families are 'part of the journey' as they protect their private life.
- Lekha urged media and the public to shift attention to her artistic work, a plea that could broaden discussion about how social media and celebrity culture police women’s relationships.