Junaid Khan Opens Up About Father Aamir Khan`s Reaction to Debut Film Maharaj

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JUNE 26,2024

Aamir Khan's son, Junaid Khan, has been in the spotlight recently due to the release of his debut film, "Maharaj," which premiered on Netflix on June 21st. Despite some initial controversies, the film has garnered a largely positive response. In a recent interview, Junaid shared his father's reaction to the film and his own experience working on the project.

Junaid Khan reveals that his father, Aamir Khan 'Liked the film'

Junaid revealed that his father, Aamir Khan, watched the film a few months prior to its release and expressed his approval. "He [Aamir] normally lets us do what we want to do unless we ask for something very specific then he gives advice," Junaid said. "But he liked the film. Kuch mahino pehle dekhi thi unhone film aur unko kaafi pasand aayi (He saw the film a few months ago and he liked it a lot)," he added.

Junaid further emphasised that while his father offers valuable advice when sought, he generally allows his children the freedom to pursue their own artistic endeavours. "He normally tends to give very good advice, but otherwise, he doesn't get involved in... he lets his kids be," Junaid shared.

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Junaid expressed gratitude for the positive reception

Junaid expressed his appreciation for the film's positive response. "I am grateful for the by-and-large positive response that Maharaj has received," he said. "So yeah, it's quite satisfying. I guess all is well that ends well."

This sentiment reflects a sense of relief and accomplishment after the film's journey, which faced a last-minute hurdle with a stay order issued by the Gujarat High Court just hours before its initial release date.

About Junaid Khan and Maharaj

Junaid, son of Aamir Khan and his first wife Reena Dutta, takes on the role of Karsandas Mulji, a journalist and social reformer, in "Maharaj." The film serves as a tribute to one of India's most prominent historical figures, highlighting the struggles for social justice during the pre-independence era.

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Set against the backdrop of the Maharaj Libel Case of 1862, "Maharaj" is a period drama directed by Siddharth P. Malhotra and produced by Aditya Chopra under YRF Entertainment. The film also features Jaideep Ahlawat, Shalini Pandey, and Sharvari Wagh.

Speaking about his experience with the film, Junaid mentioned, "I liked the story when Siddharth P. Malhotra approached me for the film. Doing it was a no-brainer. It was fun shooting. I did not feel any pressure." This implies that Junaid approached the project with enthusiasm and focused on delivering his best performance.

On the work front, Junaid is reportedly working on his next project in Delhi alongside Janhvi Kapoor. With "Maharaj" behind him and a promising future ahead, Junaid Khan's career in the film industry is certainly one to look forward to.