📌 Key Points
- Junaid Khan debuted with “Maharaj” and received critical acclaim for his performance.
- He stopped showing scripts to Aamir Khan because his father’s production process takes too long.
- Aamir insisted on producing a film called “Ek Din,” which Junaid realized would take 5 years to complete.
- Junaid prioritizes faster career progression, needing more films than Aamir’s production pace allows.
Junaid Khan, fresh off his “Maharaj” debut, has revealed a surprising reason for no longer sharing scripts with his superstar father, Aamir Khan. He explained that Aamir’s passion for producing often leads to projects taking up to five years, a pace too slow for his burgeoning career.
Junaid’s Debut and Aamir’s Production Plea
Bollywood actor Junaid Khan made his Bollywood debut with the film Maharaj and received critical acclaim for his performance. However, his subsequent films failed to strike a chord with audiences. In a recent conversation with Vickey Lalwani on his YouTube channel, Junaid revealed why he has stopped showing scripts to his father, Aamir Khan .
The “Ek Din” Mistake and Production Delays
However, Siddharth informed him that he would not be directing the film because he was busy with Maharaj and would instead find another director. Junaid then decided to seek a second opinion from his father and recalled how Aamir insisted on producing the film immediately after hearing the narration. Junaid remembered Aamir’s emotional plea to Siddharth, which the filmmaker could not refuse. He said, “So he requested to let him produce it. Mere bete ke liye mujhe ek chance mil raha hai please (So he requested them to let him produce it. ‘Please, I’m getting one chance for my son’).”
Why Junaid Prefers Independent Script Choices
Junaid further added, “Papa is a fantastic producer, but what ends up happening is it takes 5 years to make it. So then I realised that if I take it to dad, he will be like I will produce it and then I will have one film in 5 years. Which is great for him, but I am just starting out. Dad is dying to make another film with me, but I am like, in a bit. He gets nervous when he’s not in charge. Even with Maharaj, he was like I don’t know why you’re doing this. Are you sure it’s the right film for you? With Loveyapa, he was a little relaxed.”
Junaid’s decision highlights his ambition for a swift career trajectory, balancing paternal support with professional independence. This strategic move aims to accelerate his filmography, ensuring he doesn’t get caught in lengthy production cycles, despite Aamir’s keen interest.
