Aamir Khan defends son Junaid Khan's Maharaj and Loveyapa performances, says he refuses his help: ‘His career matters to me more than mine'
While talking to News18, the actor stated that he was proud of his son's performances and said, '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.' He shifted his attention to Junaid's debut role as Karsandas Mulji in Maharaj and stated that his son was able to completely mould himself into the character. 'That sincerity and innocence he brought to the role was really beautiful,' added Aamir.
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Aware of the nepotism debate that is prevalent in the industry, Aamir pointed out that he has never helped his son land a role and added that Junaid himself refuses to ask for any assistance regarding his career. He said, '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.' The actor added that after completing an acting course, Junaid went door to door, looking for a gig, and that he auditioned for many films, including Mira Nair's A Suitable Boy. Aamir admitted that he is protective of his son and wants to help him because 'his career matters to me more than mine,' but that Junaid refuses any kind of help.
Junaid will be next seen in the film Ek Din, alongside Sai Pallavi, which Aamir deems to be a role that is completely different from anything he has done before. He said, 'He's done three totally different films. One is Maharaj, a risk in himself. Then there's the Gucci-wearing harami character, who 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 added that even though success has not 'hit' his son yet, Junaid isn't one to quit and will keep fighting until he makes it.
On the other hand, Aamir is gearing up for the release of Sitaare Zameen Par, which is a sequel to his 2007 film Taare Zameen Par, a film that gained Aamir an immense amount of love and respect.
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