4 min readNew DelhiMay 2, 2026 12:00 AM IST Superstar Aamir Khan recently spoke about his son Junaid Khan’s early journey in films, offering a perspective that goes beyond success and failure. Junaid, who made his debut with Maharaj, received appreciation for his performance. With his next project, Ek Din, backed by his father, the conversation around his growth has turned toward resilience, independence, and the ability to navigate setbacks. In an interview with Radio City India, Aamir emphasised that he has consciously avoided intervening in his son’s career, allowing him to find his own footing. He said, “Junaid aisa nahi hai, vo mujhe kabhi kuch karne nahi dega. He is a very independent guy, very strong-willed and doesn’t give up easily. Voh lambi race ka ghoda hai, jo mere baare mein bhi bola jaata tha jab main pehle pehle aaya tha (He’s a long-distance runner, the same thing people used to say about me when I had just started). Failures don’t faze him, and he’s very honest with himself.” He further highlighted Junaid’s approach …