India, June 30 -- Aamir Khan recently opened up about one of the most painful periods of his life, i.e. his separation from his first wife, Reena Dutta, in a recent interview. In a candid conversation with The Lallantop, the actor revealed how his 2002 divorce plunged him into a period of deep depression and alcohol dependence. Ironically, this came at a time when he was being celebrated for the massive success of Lagaan and Dil Chahta Hai. (Also read: Aamir Khan credits Salman Khan for emotional support during depressive phase: 'I was in a dark place')

"When Reena and I separated, I drank an entire bottle of alcohol that same night. For the next year and a half, I drank every day. I couldn't sleep. I would just pass out from the alcohol...