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Gauahar Khan Discusses Six-Year Age Gap With Zaid Darbar
Gauahar Khan talked about her marriage to Zaid Darbar.
Zaid is about six to six and a half years younger than Gauahar.
She said age does not define who is more mature in their relationship.
Gauahar believes Zaid may actually be more mature than she is.
The couple says they communicate openly and trust each other.
Before marriage, they discussed possible concerns about Gauahar’s former partner, Kushal Tandon.
Gauahar and Zaid reportedly started dating during the pandemic and married in 2020.
They later welcomed two sons after also experiencing a miscarriage.
Gauahar Khan said Zaid Darbar is about 6 to 6.5 years younger than her and may be more mature.
She said their relationship is built on confidence, openness and communication.
Khan recalled that they discussed possible concerns involving her former partner Kushal Tandon before marriage.
The couple reportedly began dating during the pandemic and married on December 25, 2020.
They experienced a miscarriage before welcoming sons Zehaan in May 2023 and Farwaan in September 2025.
- Who
- Actor Gauahar Khan and her husband, Zaid Darbar.
- What
- Khan discussed their age gap, communication, trust and family life.
- Where
- The discussion took place on the Beyond The Spotlight with SPY podcast.
- When
- She spoke about it on the Beyond The Spotlight with SPY podcast; the couple married on December 25, 2020.
- Why
- Khan was addressing public attention around their age difference and explaining how they maintain their relationship.
Traditional Age Expectations
The Couple’s Perspective
Age and relationship norms
Traditional Age Expectations
Society often expects men to be older than women and may question relationships where the woman is older.
The Couple’s Perspective
Gauahar Khan said their age difference does not prevent trust, communication or mutual confidence, and that Zaid may be more mature than her.
Key facts
- Age gap
- Zaid Darbar is approximately 6 to 6.5 years younger than Gauahar Khan.
- Marriage date
- December 25, 2020
- Relationship approach
- The couple prioritizes open communication, confidence and trust.
- Previous relationship discussed
- Khan and Darbar discussed her former relationship with Kushal Tandon before marriage.
- First son
- Zehaan was born in May 2023.
- Second son
- Farwaan was born in September 2025.
- Earlier loss
- The couple said they experienced a miscarriage before the birth of Zehaan.
Quotes
Gauahar Khan
Actor and wife of Zaid Darbar
“We told each other everything. And we are so cool with that because how can we move ahead with a closed book”
NDTV
“He is 6-6.5 years younger than me. He is probably more mature than me.”
NDTV
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