Aamir Khan Defends Son Junaid's Performance In Maharaj, Loveyapa: 'He Is A Good Actor'

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Aamir Khan also talked about what he believes is Junaid's most special quality. Read on.
Aamir Khan's son Junaid Khan made his acting debut in 2024 with the movie Maharaj. He also featured in Loveyapa earlier this year. In an exclusive chat with News18 Showsha, Aamir spoke about his son's journey in films. The Bollywood superstar mentioned that he is 'proud" of his son's performance and appreciated Junaid's way of making a space for himself in the film industry.
Talking about Junaid's performances, Aamir Khan told us, 'I think he's a pretty good actor. I'm really proud of the fact that he's done his job really well in both films." Speaking about Maharaj, Aamir added, 'When I saw Maharaj, I felt I was watching Karsan. That sincerity and innocence he brought to the role was really beautiful."
'His second film, he plays a very Harami character. That's not his personality at all, but even that he pulled off really well," the actor continued.
The proud father revealed that Junaid had also tested for Laal Singh Chaddha, saying, 'It was a beautiful test. Bang on. He was Laal Singh."
Aamir further talked about what he believes is Junaid's most special quality and shared, 'He has a very rare ability – he becomes the character. That goes beyond skill. He makes you believe he's that person."
Despite being the son of one of India's biggest film stars, Junaid has consciously stayed away from leveraging his father's influence. Aamir shared, 'He's used none of my help ever. He still doesn't have a car as we speak. He wants to make his own career."
Sharing a glimpse into Junaid's early days, Aamir revealed, 'He did an acting course and came back. Then he was visiting studios and casting directors, auditioning without anyone knowing who he was. His photo wasn't out anywhere. He auditioned for Mira Nair's A Suitable Boy and other projects. The first film he got through auditions was Maharaj."
While Junaid has shown impressive acting chops, Aamir acknowledged his faults honestly, saying, 'He doesn't know how to give interviews. He's too sincere, sometimes says the wrong thing, and people misunderstand him. He's not your regular Hindi film hero. He can't dance to save his life!"
Despite that, Aamir sees many similarities between himself and Junaid. 'Off-screen, he's very much like me – the way he works, the way his mind functions. On-screen, though, he's totally different."
Junaid's third film, Ek Din, a love story co-starring Sai Pallavi, is already complete. Talking about the same, Aamir stated, 'He's done three totally different films. One is Maharaj, a risk in itself. Then the Gucci-wearing Harami character, which is so far from who he is. And now this love story. He's stepping out of his comfort zone from the start, which I hadn't done in my early career."
Aamir admitted he feels protective as a father. 'I'm extremely protective of him, but he doesn't allow me to interfere. I would've never imagined that someone else's success or failure would matter more to me than my own. But with Junaid, it does."
Praising his work ethic and integrity, Aamir added, 'He really throws himself into his work. He's someone with a very high degree of integrity. He has some great qualities."
Looking ahead, Aamir remains hopeful and confident: 'Success has not reached him yet the way he deserves, but that's part of life. I have full confidence in him. He's a fighter and someone who won't give up."
Meanwhile, Aamir Khan is currently busy promoting his upcoming film, Sitaare Zameen Par.
First Published:
June 10, 2025, 13:25 IST