EXCLUSIVE: Aamir Khan’s son Junaid Khan talks about being privileged; says, “Don’t know about struggle as I don’t have to pay rent”

Aamir Khan’s son Junaid Khan is receiving appreciation for his stint in his debut movie Maharaj. In an exclusive chat with Bollywood Bubble, he recalls how his father reacted to the film and shares he is critical of his work. Junaid also admits he is privileged due to the background he comes from as he does not have to struggle to pay rent or worry about meals.

On Aamir Khan’s reaction to the film

Talking about how his dad Aamir Khan reacted to the film, Junaid says, “He saw it a couple of months ago and he liked it. He is only critical of his own work otherwise he watches films to enjoy them. Most importantly, my mom liked the film and she is a harder audience.”

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On struggles before his debut project

The actor also admits being privileged for being Aamir Khan’s son and didn’t really struggle despite facing rejections several times. He shares, “I don’t know about struggle really, I don’t think that is the right word. I studied theatre in 2017 and have been performing in plays since then. Even then whenever I was called to test or read for a part I would do it. And I don’t call that phase struggle per say. Yes, I had auditioned for several things and then I finally got Maharaj. But I don’t see it as a struggle as I don’t have to pay rent or I don’t have to worry about where my next meal is coming from.”

For those unversed, Maharaj received a stay order ahead of release. Set in the 1980s, Maharaj chronicles the times of Karsandas Mulji (Junaid Khan), a Gujarati journalist, writer and social reformer, who fought for women’s rights. It is directed by Hitchki fame Siddharth P Malhotra and stars Jaideep Ahlawat, Shalini Pandey and Sharvari Wagh.

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After his successful debut with Maharaj, Junaid has two more projects lined up. One is a romantic comedy with Khushi Kapoor, and the other pairs him with South superstar Sai Pallavi.

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