Aamir Khan talks about son Junaid Khan’s debut with Yash Raj Films

In a recent interview with News18, Aamir Khan broke silence on his divorce with ex-wife Kiran Rao. He expressed regret for not spending enough time with his family due to his professional obligations. Junaid and Ira, his children from his previous marriage to Reena Dutta, were also mentioned.

As per recent reports, Junaid Khan, the actor's son, is following in his father's footsteps and is expected to make his Bollywood debut with Yash Raj Films' Maharaja. The Maharaj Libel Case is said to be the inspiration for the film. In 1862, the leader of a religious division sued a newspaper for publishing a story about his sexual mistreatment of female worshippers. Junaid Khan will play journalist Karsandas Mulji in the film.

In an interview with News18 ahead of his birthday, the superstar said, “Junaid will be entering the industry soon. I have always told my kids that I will support them in whatever they wish to learn. Once, Junaid approached me and said that he wants to learn theatre. I asked him whether he has any interests in films, to which he answered that while he has an interest in films, he is more interested in theatres and wants to learn that. He then went to a drama school in LA and was mentored there for 2 years and worked for another year at a company. Then he returned to Bombay and did around 5-6 plays in the city."

Junaid Khan landed the Yash Raj Films project, according to the Lagaan (2001) actor. He stated, "Ultimately, he got a film with Yashraj. Coincidentally, Adi (Aditya Chopra) saw one of his screen tests and liked it and offered him a script. The screen test was not for one of his films but he liked him as an actor and decided that he wants to work with him. He called me one day to inform me that he has a role for Junaid but I told him to speak with Junaid directly as he takes his own decisions. Then Junaid listened to the script and gave the screen test for the role and got selected for the part. So it makes me happy to think that he had his own journey from the very beginning."