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Junaid Khan doesn’t hate the word nepotism: ‘I get a lot of work because I’m Aamir Khan’s son’

Junaid Khan doesn’t hate the word nepotism: ‘I get a lot of work because I’m Aamir Khan’s son’

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The conversation around nepotism may continue to dominate Bollywood, but Junaid Khan isn’t shying away from the reality of it. The son of superstar Aamir Khan has admitted that the word nepotism doesn’t bother him because he knows he enjoys certain privileges in the film industry thanks to his father’s legacy. Junaid also said he feels fortunate to continue getting work despite delivering back-to-back flops. Junaid Khan is Aamir Khan’s son from his first marriage with Reena Dutta. Junaid Khan on nepotism Recently, Junaid joined Vickey Lalwani for a video on his YouTube channel, where he opened up about being Aamir Khan’s son and shared his views on the ongoing nepotism debate. Acknowledging his privileged position in the industry, Junaid admitted that many opportunities come his way because of his father, saying, “The word ‘nepotism’ doesn’t irritate me because it’s true. I get a lot of work because I’m Aamir Khan’s son.” He was also asked about his personal life. Following which, he quipped, “Sir, abhi 2 flops ke baad kaam mil raha hai, kaam …

Junaid Khan recalls not acknowledging Aamir Khan as his dad in front of an auto driver: ‘Told him we lived in same area’ | Bollywood

Junaid Khan recalls not acknowledging Aamir Khan as his dad in front of an auto driver: ‘Told him we lived in same area’ | Bollywood

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Feb 05, 2025 06:24 AM IST Junaid Khan recalled how he hid his identity from an auto driver after a surprise encounter with his dad, Aamir Khan, on road.  Despite being the son of a Bollywood superstar, Junaid Khan prefers travelling by auto rather than in luxury cars. In a recent conversation with Bharti Singh and Haarsh Limbachiyaa for their YouTube channel, the actor shared a fun anecdote about how he hid his identity from an auto driver after a surprise encounter with his father, Aamir Khan (who was travelling in a Mercedes) on a traffic signal. Junaid Khan recalls how he hid his identity from an auto driver after surprise encounter with Aamir Khan on road. (Also Read: Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor chat, pose with Aamir Khan as they attend screening of his son Junaid Khan’s film Loveyapa) Junaid on why he travels in auto When asked why he chooses to travel by auto despite having access to several luxury cars at home, Junaid called it a practical choice and said, “In a …

Junaid Khan chooses to talk cinema with Boney Kapoor over Aamir Khan: ‘Ghar ki murgi dal barabar’ | Bollywood

Junaid Khan chooses to talk cinema with Boney Kapoor over Aamir Khan: ‘Ghar ki murgi dal barabar’ | Bollywood

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Actor Junaid Khan, who will soon be seen in Loveyapa opposite Khushi Kapoor, thoroughly enjoys engaging in conversations about cinema. Still, there is one person with whom he prefers not to discuss films – his father and actor Aamir Khan. Also read: Junaid Khan takes a dig at dad Aamir Khan’s marriages as Salman Khan checks his phone: ‘Do ex-wives ki gaaliyan padhoge’ Recently, Junaid Khan revealed parents Aamir Khan and Reena Dutta found out he had dyslexia while reading Taare Zameen Par script.(PTI) Junaid shared According to The Indian Express, Junaid spoke about his inclination to hang out with Khushi’s father Boney Kapoor in a recent interview. The actor said that he enjoys conversations about cinema, but not with his father. He added that he has a great relationship with Khushi’s father, producer Boney, and can talk to him for hours. Junaid said, “I love hanging out with him. I can speak for hours together with him. He has the best stories, and he has seen so much in cinema. Almost 50 years worth …

Junaid Khan confesses he hasn’t replied to dad Aamir Khan’s ‘sweet’ New Year message; REASON will leave you stunned

Junaid Khan confesses he hasn’t replied to dad Aamir Khan’s ‘sweet’ New Year message; REASON will leave you stunned

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Aamir Khan’s son, Junaid Khan, is gearing up for his big-screen debut with Loveyapa, alongside Khushi Kapoor, daughter of Sridevi. At the trailer launch, Junaid shared an amusing detail about his limited phone use, admitting he hadn’t responded to Aamir’s heartfelt New Year message due to his habit of avoiding messages. At the Loveyapa trailer launch, Junaid Khan revealed his minimal phone usage and said, “I am not a big user of the phone actually. In fact, my friends and family are often most irritated with me ki ‘Kitne din ho jaate hai reply nhi kiya’ (You didn’t reply for days).” He also mentioned not responding to his father Aamir Khan‘s New Year message and shared, “In fact, haal he mein papa (Aamir Khan) sent me a very very sweet happy New Year message. Abhi tak maine reply nhi kiya hai unko.” (In fact, recently my dad sent me a very very sweet Happy New Year message. I haven’t replied to him yet). Aamir got married to Reena Dutta in 1986, and together they have …

Junaid Khan on dealing with parents Aamir Khan and Reena Dutta’s divorce: ‘I never saw them fight till I was 19’ | Bollywood

Junaid Khan on dealing with parents Aamir Khan and Reena Dutta’s divorce: ‘I never saw them fight till I was 19’ | Bollywood

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Jan 04, 2025 02:18 PM IST When it comes to life after separation, Junaid shared that his parents Aamir Khan and Reena Dutta ensure that they meet regularly. Aamir Khan parted ways from his first wife Reena Dutta in 2002. Now, the actor’s eldest son Junaid Khan reveals how he never saw them fighting with each other and is thankful that they never burdened them with their divorce trauma. Also read: When Aamir Khan spoke of a ‘tough separation’ from ex-wife Reena Dutta: ‘I didn’t even work for two years’ Junaid Khan never felt the absence of his parents’ togetherness. Junaid gets candid In an interview with Vicky Lalwani on his YouTube channel, Junaid spoke about his parents’ divorce and how he dealt with it. He said, “It was good. My parents split up, I think, when I was eight. But they never actually let us feel that. I never saw them fight till I was 19. The first time I saw my parents fight, I was 19. So we never saw them disagree or …

From Ananya Panday in Aladdin to Junaid Khan in Laal Singh Chaddha: 5 star kids who were rejected after auditioning

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When a star kid begins their journey in the Hindi film industry, their career can go in two directions. Either they succeed with their talent and luck like Alia Bhatt did, or they fail. No matter where they end up, the starting line for most is the same— auditions. Today, let’s take a look at star kids who were rejected after auditioning for films at the beginning of their careers: Star kids Ananya Panday and Junaid Khan Ananya Panday Chunky Panday’s daughter Ananya Panday is currently in the best phase of her career after her versatile performance in Kho Gaye Hum Kahan (2023). She began her journey in Bollywood with Dharma Production’s Student of the Year 2 (2019), but the first film she auditioned for was Aladdin which released the same year. Her scene in the audition clip went well, but the makers also required the lead star to sing. Ananya admitted that she couldn’t sing and was rejected   Varun Dhawan Much like Ananya, her senior ‘student’ Varun Dhawan got a dream debut in …

Junaid Khan reacts to Aamir Khan’s remark that he refuses to get a car: ‘Papa makes a big deal out of small things’ | Bollywood

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Jul 10, 2024 05:52 PM IST Junaid Khan also said that he is trying to find his own place as an actor in the industry, and has a lot of support from his family. Aamir Khan’s eldest son Junaid Khan recently marked his acting debut in Bollywood with the Netflix release, Maharaj. Junaid is often spotted by paparazzi in Mumbai where he commutes by auto rickshaws. In a new interview with Connect Cine, Junaid has now reacted to Aamir’s comment that he does not want to take a car to travel and prefers public transport, saying that he ‘makes a big deal out of nothing.’ (Also read: Junaid Khan reveals he auditioned for Aamir Khan’s role in Laal Singh Chaddha: ‘Papa was very keen that I do the film’) Aamir Khan with his eldest son Junaid Khan. (Photo by SUJIT JAISWAL / AFP) (AFP) What Junaid said In the interview, Junaid said: “I think Papa makes a big deal out of small things. I just travel the most efficient way of traveling. I often take …

Junaid Khan says Aamir Khan, Ira Khan are very supportive, encouraging even in their criticism: ‘Even papa will say…’ | Bollywood

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Junaid Khan, who has been receiving appreciation for his performance in his recently released debut film Maharaj, has spoken about “his biggest critic at home”. In an interview with India Today, Junaid shared that his father, Aamir Khan, mother, Reena Dutta and sister, Ira Khan, are “very supportive and very encouraging even in their criticism”. (Also Read | Junaid Khan reveals he auditioned for Aamir Khan’s role in Laal Singh Chaddha: ‘Papa was very keen that I do the film’) Junaid Khan is Aamir Khan and Reena Dutta’s elder child. Junaid spoke about Aamir, Reena and Ira He said, “We don’t really talk about films so much. But I know that Ira (my sister) unconditionally supports me. I’m blessed because I come from a very supportive family. Also, they don’t shy away from saying it like it is. Even Papa (Aamir) will say, ‘Look, I feel this, but you should do what you want.’ The same is with mom. So, yeah, I think everybody is very supportive and very encouraging even in their criticism.” Junaid …