Imran Khan’s ex-wife Reham exposes him in book

Per week ahead of her arrival in India to signal a publishing deal for her autobiography that nobody seems to be keen to bring into the market, cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan’s ex-wife Reham Khan paints him as a self-absorbed guy who, all over an interview she did with him prior to their marriage, kept pestering her for her phone number when she wanted him to talk about the 2012 gang rape of a 23-year-old physiotherapist in Delhi that triggered international outrage.

Talking solely to Mumbai Mirror over the telephone from her London house on Saturday, Reham stated Imran – between in quest of to grasp her age, and the place she stayed in London – slightly casually pinned the blame for the horrific rape on Bollywood’s depiction of women as scantily-dressed dolls.

While Reham’s autobiography titled Reham Khan has created a typhoon in Pakistan with its slightly scandalous details of Imran’s private existence — ‘in quest of sexual favours from women in his party’, his ‘drug habit’, and the talk of ‘illegitimate children’ — the writer stated the book was in truth concerning the mistakes she made in her existence, marriage to the playboy cricketer being simply considered one of them. “[In the book] I inform you a few girl from a privileged family who went to a excellent college and who may talk English. Despite that, she did not know what she was searching for in England at 19 and in Pakistan at 42.”

Drawing a parallel between falling in love and following a political leader, Reham stated folks in India and Pakistan don't demand sufficient from the people they vote for. “We simply suppose he [Imran] is a cricketer, a politician and an honest guy. How have you learnt he is an honest guy? In cricket, there is a document of his efficiency. There is not any document of his efficiency in politics,” she stated.

On the opportunity of Imran being elected Pakistan’s prime minister on this month’s elections, Reham stated it was a scary concept. Referring to his alleged use of substances, she stated: “He does not take into accout in the morning what he stated the former night time. So, it's imaginable that he'll press the nuclear button in the night time, and say in the morning that he did not order the nuke strike.”

Excerpts from the interview:

Your book has been talked about in India because the release of Spy Chronicles, an India-Pakistan collaboration.

Good to grasp that. Hussain Haqqani’s Reimagining Pakistan also. There are so many excellent books however folks don't seem to be reading in India and Pakistan, even right here in Britain. The children don't have any time. For me it is vital that the book is for most people. Spy Chronicles is noticed as a current affair book however mine is other. The belief is that it's about Imran Khan. But in truth it’s about my mistakes. I inform you a few girl from a privileged family, who went to a excellent college, who can talk English and somebody who reads books.

Despite that I did not know what I used to be searching for. My fact in England as an immigrant was that I'm somebody from South Asia, a unmarried mum or dad, a operating mom and did not fit with the conservative fact. Similarly, when I went to Pakistan. A large number of folks asked me, " Kyon ki shaadi Imran se? Pehle wale se kyon shaadi ki? I speak about how Bollywood has influenced us. You need to be the easiest spouse. There had been those pictures of Sati Savitri and you have to delight the husband. The outfit he has to put on. That has been taught to us. It does not subject what number of degrees you will have, although you are a international minister. I've heard folks like Sherry Rehman concern about their house. Can you consider?

When I come to Pakistan, I vote for a party which is totally opposite to who I'm. I make a confession that each one my existence I made slight of Imran. I think why did he talk to his spouse like that during his interview with Jemima (Goldsmith). Despite that when he stated I'm a born once more Muslim, and stated in speeches that he’s going to switch Pakistan, and the entirety Pakistani, I fell for him.

The book principally is the place I'm chatting with those who here's the reality. It’s not about Imran. I'm telling folks to take into accounts why you're vote casting. For instance, the belief in Pakistan is that Modi is radical however he was a excellent CM. I've not lived in India and how do I do know this? It is a belief built by the media. I spoke to somebody in India and he stated, " I tna toh governance acchha nahin. Aisi baat nahin, Gujarat state hello aisi hai (it’s a advanced state)."

I'm pronouncing in the book, we don’t know what we’re searching for. Which party we'd like, we don’t know. We do get brainwashed very easily. It’s not most effective the Taliban which is indoctrinating the public. It isn't the militant which is indoctrinating the public. Actually, indoctrination hota hai through Bollywood. I'm a Muslim however I'm romantic about Karwa Chauth. Bachpan se, we have now romanticised concerning the devotion and husband ke liye jaan dena. It isn't a Hindu idea. It’s a South Asia factor. Even professional women follow it. I did it when I used to be 18 and once more at 42. Sochna chahiye that are meant to you overlook your persona? Should you be the mirrored image of your husband? Isi tarah, you should suppose when you are vote casting. Whoever it's – be it Nawaz Sharif, Modi, Imran or Rahul Gandhi.

Instead of cheering for Bilawal Bhutto or Rahul Gandhi, should I not be pronouncing paani do? There is not any water in Delhi, Lahore and Peshawar. They are talking about corruption however you don’t have jobs and persons are death of starvation. Just now I discovered that there is no water in Gurgaon. This isn't Waziristan, I'm talking about Lahore and Delhi, the heart of the continent.

But we don’t take into accounts all this. We simply suppose, he is a cricketer-politician and an honest guy. How have you learnt he is an honest guy? In cricket, there is a document of his efficiency. There is not any document of his efficiency in politics. His efficiency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa isn't a lot. It is most effective about 11 p.c votes. Why anybody is concerned about it. You shall be worried about 62 p.c vote bank in Punjab.

Even sombody like me, who has been a unmarried mum or dad and who has read like a maniac, goes to Pakistan and does a current affairs programme in a risky setting. I used to be the largest critic of Imran and KP. There is a document of my grievance. I criticised him for boycotting Geo and nepotism. And then I go and marry the person – is unnecessary at all.

Then why did you marry him?

Because when somebody tells you're gorgeous, you fall for him. We fall for these things because jaante hue bhi hum kuch nahin jaante. I wanted to inform the fogeys. It isn't Imran’s drawback or Ijaz’s (first husband). The drawback is that the society has made us like this. If the mummy has not taught you to appreciate women, what can the men do? My son is aware of what can happen to him if he raises his hand on his spouse. He is aware of that the spouse will leave him. He also understands because he has noticed a dwelling instance of a robust character. If he had noticed the instance of an abusive guy, he would have achieved the similar. That’s what I'm talking about in the book – that we need to be honest to ourselves and the leaders as smartly.

So do you assert Imran Khan is a mistake to your existence?

Yes and no. If you don’t make mistakes, you don’t learn. I don’t remorseful about anything else. Yes, it was not a pleasing experience. Everybody wants a fairytale. But existence isn't a fairytale. Yes I made a mistake in misjudging him totally. If I leave out a flight as of late, I look at it as I used to be supposed to be there. I see existence like that. I used to be not supposed to be in Pakistan in 2014. I had an accident, needed to walk in a wheelchair. That’s why I may not return to England. Because of that accident I met Imran. But on account of that Imran mistake, I found my calling in existence. And the calling is that It's not that i am supposed to be a politician’s spouse. I've a platform to talk about domestic violence and my issues.

My issue with Imran is that you want to be the Prime Minister of Pakistan and he can’t even do divorce correctly. Bhai aise koi karta hai? You attempt to malign your spouse. Yes, I've concept that how may I be so silly to have married Imran. But I've realised that stupidity occurs. Har galti mein and har accident mein ek maqsad hota hai. The maqsad here's that nobody else could have written this book.

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You spoke of domestic violence. Did you experience it?

You should read the book. I've addressed it in the first part. My early life is full of domestic violence. I've described it explicitly and graphically. How the police comes and what they say. My concern was not what's going to happen to me if I leave my husband, my concern was log kya kahenge. I used to be worried that my mom shall be embarrassed that what folks will say. I've written that my mom does not say divorce for 6 years after the divorce. She says separation. She would tell me not to speak about it prior to the driving force, prior to the children… People will talk anyway if a son is born or not born in the family. I start with domestic violence. I started with most effective 300 Pakistani rupees. I did not even have a checking account. Now I'm in UK with 3 children. With honesty, you'll be able to reside. I've by no means made any compromises. I did not have to grin at any person, nor commute in any person’s automotive to reside a tight existence. If you're employed laborious, no person can defeat you. Yes, it's not simple however integrity is necessary.

About Imran, I've spoken about sexual favours in his party. One girl may compromise and she or he may reach Parliament. Another maybe extra talented, however she may not get the chance. It occurs in the media too. A skilled girl will get hassled, sits again at house and will get married. It’s because she will be able to’t compromise. But the lady who compromises is probably not glad either. Because, her mind will stay disturbed. She is aware of that men will exploit her. Your existence shall be a lot worse.

But you probably did say that Imran is compassionate, worrying and magnanimous.

In the book? No. Maybe in an interview. I will by no means use those words for Imran. Maybe I stated that when I used to be still married. Wohi to primary kehti hoon, pyar andha hota hai. Actually, this is his drawback. He can by no means be compassionate. Imran was a star when he was 21. So a lot fame, so many women and such a lot cash at any such young age, he can’t be compassionate. Pakistan isn't like India. You have so many celebrities. But in Pakistan, there is only one famous person. So he can by no means be commonplace. He by no means lived a normal existence, by no means needed to move to the bank, to an ATM or power provide place of business. He does not know the day by day chores. He does not know the way to bring up children, his spouse does it.

I inform you in the book that my first meeting with him was when I move to interview him. And continuously he keeps asking me about my age. I did not want to be impolite however I did not find it irresistible. I advised him concerning the Delhi rape case. The entire international was talking about it and he did not find out about it. It was a global story, folks had been coming out on streets, in quest of loss of life penalty for the offenders. I used to be interviewing him at that very time. I used to be advised that he will be the next prime minister. While I used to be talking about it, he was asking about my address in London. I advised him that we shall speak about my details after the interview. I did not resolution his inquiries and kept on asking concerning the Delhi rape. And he stated what took place. He did not have any concept. I defined the gravity of the crime and international outrage. He responded ‘actually’. And he then stated it was all on account of Bollywood. I used to be like ‘excuse me’. Then he tells me because in Bollywood motion pictures they make women put on skimpy skirts and on account of that, those crimes happen. I used to be shocked. What a factor to mention. I've written this in detail.

You spoke of substances, sex and adultery in the book?

It is in detail. He uses a couple of drugs. It is an old and entrenched habit. He by no means recalls next morning what he stated in the previous night time. He even used banned drugs. It is named date rape drug. It is an American drug. It is dropped at him in thailis (luggage), like you bring the sandwiches. I've discussed the names of a large number of drugs, coke and ecstasy integrated.

Shouldn't he were arrested?

Ji ji. I've shown evidence of it in the book. It prices some huge cash. It is a pricey habit. That’s a problem with the celebs.

The newest Bollywood blockbuster is ready drug behavior of a star.

You know I cried all over the bathroom scene of Sanju. I kept weeping because Imran does not have a father like Sanjay Dutt had. Sunil Dutt was any such worrying, loving and doting father. Sanjay Dutt had any such massive fortify system. Imran does not have any person. I advised the similar factor to my children. The 2d factor, is Sanju is honest about it. Imran isn't. You cannot treatment Aashiqui 2 more or less issues.

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The book also refers to homosexuality, male genitals and extra.

When I spoke to him about it, he did not seem interested. I did not hint about it a lot. I did hint about that for somebody with pretty dubious sexual behavior, it's abnormal to be homophobic. It’s hypocrisy. When you're like that, what's the point of having married and having a spouse? Also you talk of Islam and your existence style isn't Islamic. That is the variation between Imran and Sanju. Sanju says I had 308 girlfriends. There needs to be some more or less honesty.

Why did he forestall you from coming to India?

I got invitations from a media area in India for a conclave on women reporters. I had got my visa however Imran Chaudhry (his financier and good friend in Dubai) instructed that I should not move. Then Imran despatched a message to me through his secretary that I should not seek advice from India. I believed he could have advised without delay to his spouse. He was advised to eliminate me early in the marriage. I do know that India was noticing me that a easy girl got married in a easy manner. I noticed the media coverage in India of our marriage. But in Pakistan it could be twisted that I used to be wearing abaya. I did not like that. I by no means gave a Saudi look. I all the time used the typical Pakistani dupatta. Chiffon Dupatta is a Pakistani factor which all our anchors use. It’s not an Islamist outfit. It’s our nationwide outfit.

You spoke of Imran’s illegitimate children in India. Are they in Mumbai?

I don’t know the place they're. All he advised me was that he had five different children and the eldest one is 34. The mom did not pop out because she was married. The 2d lady did not have children for years. And she advised him that she wants to keep the kid and he stated ‘ haan rakh lo.’ I don’t know who they're and whether he was boasting about it. I don’t even know if it is true also because you'll be able to by no means make out whether he tells the reality. It’s the similar concerning the Bollywood superstar. He advised me that she was after him. He stated to me that she got here after him to London. The exact story was other.

Wasim Akram has reportedly sued you. What took place?

I don’t know if it is true. The story they talk of isn't in the book. I don’t also know what's the issue with actor Hamza (he has also sued her). He isn't even discussed in the book. Wasim has been discussed because he had come to our area two times. He was rather well behaved against his spouse (Shaniera). They are a very loving couple. He was very pleasant to the staff who say he is very right down to earth. When I advised this to Imran, he did not find it irresistible very a lot. Wasim loves Imran. Imran was also more than happy in Wasim’s company. But when I praised Wasim, he was unsatisfied. It is a problem. You can’t praise somebody in entrance of Imran.

There are question marks over the timing of the discharge of the book. Is it timed with the elections in Pakistan?

People may say that it's politically motivated. Our unique liberate date was in September. When those folks started maligning it, we advanced the date. The PTI (Imran’s party) was in truth in need of that the book isn't launched at all. They started distorting the book. They don't seem to be worried concerning the sexual details. They are worried concerning the different flaws. If folks want to make Imran the PM, the book is immaterial. Imran did not want the book to come out. Then I started dashing up issues. Also if folks suppose that it's politically motivated, why I should I care what folks suppose?

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So will you be keen it to be revealed in India?

The resolution is sure however I'm sure by confidentiality clause with my writer. So I will’t speak about it. I need the writer to make the announcement. We will do it (the release) in a proper manner in India.

Meher Tarar hinted that you promised grime on NS in return for the Chief Ministership of KP.

It’s not correct. She is an unemployed individual, now she is on PTI rolls. She is attempting to be in excellent books of Imran. I attempted to lend a hand her too. Also PMLN (Nawaz Sharif’s party) does not have majority in KP. I come from there but the question of they serving to me does not arise. It’s not logical. Najam Sethi’s magazine unfold stories that I advised Nawaz Sharif that I be made the governor of KP. My reply is I by no means met Nawaz Sharif nor did I ever talk to him. Besides, the Governor has no powers in Pakistan. I appreciate the Sharifs because they stayed away from me. Maryam Nawaz is married to a family of my area. My members of the family could have attended her marriage.

It has been stated that you honeytrapped Imran.

There is a person referred to as Dr Shahid Masood. He is an anchor in Pakistan. He was very just about Gen Hamid Gul. Gen Gul has stated in entrance of me to Dr Masood what to mention on TV. That’s how it works there. Gen Gul even threatened me prior to my marriage. I advised Imran that he's badtameez aadmi. He was to begin with excellent to me, attempted to make me like Dr Masood. He would tell me that he would take me to Syria and Sudan. Imran advised me to forget about pronouncing he is a lunatic. Dr Masood and any other anchor with allegations of sexual exploitation have advised on TV that I used to be a honeytrap. It was after our marriage. I advised Imran it's not about their lunacy and he should tell his buddies that I'm his spouse. But Imran kept quiet. They went on for three months. They even advised me that I'm an agent of MI 16. After my divorce I stated if I'm an MI 16 agent, it's an insult to the ISI. Why don’t they take motion against me, I reside in Pakistan most effective. Why don’t they prosecute me? Should the ISI not be understanding who is an agent and who’s not? If you don’t know, then you're incompetent. If you're mendacity a few patriotic individual, that means you're doing one thing unsuitable. The international is aware of about Gen Hamid Gul. It is still going down.

Your book is slammed as pornography by the Pakistan media.

The media is bought by PTI. My book is No 1 in India, Canada. It is excellent even in Japan. In Pakistan, it has been blacked out. One channel did a safe interview with me and PTI stopped the advertisements for that channel next day. We’re doing promotion through social media because no person is giving us coverage. Why? Because as Bilawal Bhutto stated the previous day Imran is PM-select. The entire coverage has been reserved for Imran.

Finally, Imran might transform the PM ultimately. You have anything else to mention?

I think the Punjab vote will move to PMLN. I used to be in PTI and attended their Dharnas and I've by no means noticed so many folks for them as many as for the PMLN. There is overall fortify for Nawaz Sharif. I beloved Priyanka (Gandhi), I love her. Just like that, I noticed Maryam smiling whilst being arrested. We’re the only Nuclear Muslim nation with nuclear warhead. And I've talked of an incident during which he says one thing in the night time and next morning he denies it. He might press the button in the night time and on the next morning he would say I didn’t order this. We want a accountable individual, we will be able to’t have the funds for any such individual. The absolute best politicians coming out of Pakistan are Bilawal and Maryam (Sharif).

Reham Khan