When Aamir Khan shared the story behind Junaid's name: 'It's an Arabic word...'
Aamir Khan revealed that his son Junaid's name means 'Warrior' in Arabic, suggested by his sister Farhat. After months of discussion, the family agreed on it. Junaid debuted in 2024's Maharaj, earning praise, but his next film Loveyapa faced criticism for performances.
Aamir Khan
's eldest son,
Junaid Khan
, who has recently stepped into acting, often grabs media attention. Aamir once shared the meaningful story behind Junaid's name, revealing who in the family came up with it.
An old video of Aamir recounting this story has recently resurfaced on social media, offering fans a glimpse into the name's origin.
Meaning and Origin of the Name Junaid
In a past interview with Lehren Networks, Aamir Khan explained that the name Junaid, meaning "Warrior," comes from the Arabic word where "Jun" signifies spear. He described Junaid as the soldier positioned at the front line in battle, facing the greatest danger.
Aamir also mentioned that the name was originally suggested by his younger sister, Farhat Khan.
Family's Happiness Over the Name
He added that they named him Junaid and expressed confidence that Ammi and Abbajaan are very happy, as he is their first grandson. He shared that everyone in the family is delighted, and he himself is very happy as well.
Lengthy Discussion Before Finalizing the Name
Khan revealed that selecting the name Junaid was a lengthy process filled with many discussions.
He shared that there was a lot of discussion on the name. They were looking for a name for several months. But finally, they all liked this name very much.
Junaid Khan's Acting Debut and Career
On the work front, Junaid Khan stepped into the acting world in 2024 with 'Maharaj', a period drama directed by
Siddharth P Malhotra
that revolves around the Maharaj Libel Case of 1862. Despite initial delays caused by a Gujarat High Court stay, Junaid's portrayal of reformer and journalist Karsandas Mulji alongside Sharvari and
Jaideep Ahlawat
earned him critical acclaim. However, his follow-up film 'Loveyapa', featuring
Khushi Kapoor
, faced harsh criticism for their performances.
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