Junaid Khan, son of Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan, recently made his acting debut in the Netflix film Maharaj. Critics gave the film mixed reviews, but Junaid’s work was praised. Now, Junaid has spoken about the root of many major controversies in the industry over the past few years – nepotism.
Over the past few years, there has been a debate in the industry about outsiders versus nepo-kid. For this reason, actors who come from showbiz families are often hit hard. But now Junaid, speaking about his experience, admits that had he not been Aamir Khan’s son, he might not have had this opportunity. He also narrated why he didn’t get a job in his father’s film “Lal Singh Chaddha” despite auditioning for it.
Why didn’t Junaid get the role in Laal Singh Chadha?
At an NDTV event, Junaid said that he had given some auditions before Maharaj but they did not work out. Although Aamir loved his audition in Maharaj, there was a big reason why he was not cast. Junaid said, “When I did the test, dad loved it. But the budget of the film was so high that you couldn’t make the film with new actors. That’s why I didn’t get a chance to do that film .
Afterwards, Junaid further said: “But I want to admit that if I were not Aamir Khan’s son, I might not get the title ‘Maharaj’.” For Junaid’s honesty, the audience Warm applause.
Junaid tells who is his biggest critic at home
While talking to Aaj Tak some time ago, Junaid told who is his biggest critic at home. Junaid said: “We don’t talk much about movies at home. But I know that my sister Ira supports me in every way. I am lucky because I come from a very supportive family. He has no hesitation in speaking out. .My father (Aamir Khan) also said, look, I feel the same way, but you do what you feel is right. So, yes, I think everyone is very supportive of me. , and encourage me through their criticism. So from that perspective, I consider myself lucky.
Junaid will soon be seen in a film with Jhanvi Kapoor’s sister Khushi Kapoor. Phantom Studios recently announced that they will be working on a new movie with Junaid and Khushi next February.
