Jessica Hines is a British journalist, writer, and co-founder of Fingerprint Content, who has recently become the subject of renewed public interest following claims made by Faissal Khan, the brother of Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan. Faissal Khan alleged in a recent press conference that Aamir Khan had an affair with Hines during his marriage to Reena Dutta, resulting in the birth of a child out of wedlock.
Hines is known for her work as a journalist and author, particularly for her book "Looking for the 'Big B': Bollywood, Bachchan and Me," which explores Bollywood through the lens of Amitabh Bachchan's stardom. Over the years, she has written extensively about Indian cinema and culture, establishing herself as a keen observer of the industry. Hines is also the Managing Director and Co-Founder of Fingerprint Content, a company that develops "bold, emotionally intelligent stories that engage with climate, justice, identity, and the futures we're all hurtling toward, told through fiction, satire, documentary, and hybrid forms".
Hines first gained public attention in India in the late 1990s and early 2000s, when reports of her alleged relationship with Aamir Khan surfaced. The two reportedly met during the making of the film "Ghulam" (1998) and were said to have grown close. In 2005, Stardust magazine published a story alleging that Aamir Khan and Hines were in a live-in relationship and that Hines had become pregnant. The report claimed that while Aamir Khan allegedly wanted her to terminate the pregnancy, Hines chose to give birth to a son named Jaan in the early 2000s.
According to reports, Hines later married William Talbot, a London-based businessman, in 2007. In an interview with The Times of India, Hines stated that Talbot has been "very supportive and protective" of Jaan, especially during the years she worked in India.
Aamir Khan has never publicly acknowledged Jessica Hines or their alleged son, Jaan. The actor has maintained silence on the matter, neither confirming nor denying the rumors. In 2012, a photo of Jaan appeared in British Vogue, sparking debate about the child's resemblance to Aamir Khan.
Faissal Khan's recent claims have brought renewed attention to the decades-old rumors. During a press conference, Faissal stated that Aamir Khan "was married, got divorced from Reena, and then he had a relationship with Jessica Hines, with whom he also has an illegitimate child, out of wedlock". He further added that Aamir Khan was living with Kiran Rao at the time. Faissal also revealed that he wrote a letter to his family, detailing personal matters, including Aamir's past relationships and alleged illegitimate child, which angered his family.
These claims come amidst a backdrop of ongoing tensions between Faissal Khan and his family. Faissal has publicly disowned his family, alleging years of mistreatment, including forced confinement and medication. He has also claimed that his family pressured him to marry his maternal aunt. Aamir Khan's family has previously released statements expressing distress over Faissal's comments.
As of today, August 19, 2025, Jessica Hines has not responded to Faissal Khan's recent claims. The reports remain speculative, and Live Mint has stated they could not independently verify these claims.
