Who is Jessica Hines? Meet the British author who is alleged to have a child with Aamir Khan out of wedlock

Jessica Hines, a British writer and journalist, has recently returned to public attention after Bollywood actor Faissal Khan, brother of superstar Aamir Khan, made shocking claims in a press conference held on 18th August. Faissal alleged that Aamir has a child with Jessica Hines out of wedlock, reigniting curiosity around her life and past connection with the actor.

Who is Jessica Hines?

As reported by Free Press Journal, Jessica is best known for her work as a journalist and as the author of the book Looking for the ‘Big B: Bollywood, Bachchan and Me’, which explored 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.

Co-Founder of fingerprint content

Jessica is also the Managing Director and Co-Founder of Fingerprint Content. According to the website, she is “a creative powerhouse working at the intersection of entertainment, politics, and planetary care. With over two decades of experience across the UK, US, and Indian film industries, she has helped shape globally recognised titles and collaborated with some of the most influential cultural figures of our time. She leads a slate of 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.”

Connection with Aamir Khan

Jessica had first came into the public eye in India during the late 1990s and early 2000s when reports of her alleged relationship with Aamir surfaced. The two reportedly met during the shooting of Ghulam (1998) and were said to have grown close.

In 2005, Stardust magazine reported that Aamir was in a live-in relationship with Jessica. The report also claimed that the superstar had a child with her, named Jaan, and that he had met her during the shoot of Ghulam. When Jessica discovered she was pregnant, Aamir allegedly refused to take responsibility and asked her to have an abortion. Jessica, however, decided to keep the child and raise him on her own. She gave birth to a son in the early 2000s and named him Jaan.

Faissal Khan makes shocking claims

On August 18, Faissal Khan held a press conference to speak about his family and their attempts to prove that he is mentally unstable. He also opened up about Jessica and Jaan.

Faissal said, “When I was angry with my family, I wrote a letter. They used to tell me to get married; there was a lot of pressure. I wrote a letter, in which I wrote to every family member, 'What are you?' Nikhat, my sister, got married three times. Aamir 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. So I wrote all that in the letter. He was living with Kiran at that time.”

He further revealed, “My mother married twice, then my cousin sister married twice. So, I was saying 'Why are you guys punishing me?' I told them a lot of things, I also used a little abusive language because I was angry, which also offended them. Because the truth is very bitter. So, those people were putting pressure on me and said that he has gone mad. Declare him mad. All this happened because of family politics.”

Disclaimer: This report contains references to statements made by Faissal Khan at a press conference on August 18, 2025.