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Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
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.
News18
22-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
'Wasn't Made For Controversy': Siddharth Malhotra Reflects On Junaid, Sharvari's Maharaj
Last Updated: Director Siddharth P Malhotra's reflected on one year of Junaid Khan, Sharvari's film, Maharaj. He addressed the many controversies it faced before release. Director Siddharth P Malhotra, whose film Maharaj has clocked a year of its release, has shared that they didn't intend to ruffle the feathers with the film, and only wanted to tell an honest story of a journalist. The director spoke with IANS recently, and shared how he pitted actors Junaid Khan and Jaideep Ahlawat. The film marked Junaid's debut, and saw him going head to head with Jaideep, who essayed the titular role of the antagonist. Talking about the process of approaching the characters, the director told IANS, 'We had done a lot of rehearsals and reading. It is my responsibility as a director to bring Jaideep in front of the camera. You know what you are doing from the first day. So, if you could not deliver that confidence, it is your mistake as a director. Sharvari did not play such a role. She could have been a ham. She could have gone wrong if she would have done the acting loudly. But she did it well. We trained Sharvari and Junaid in the same house. It was a lot of hard work". He further mentioned, 'Our intention was very pure. We were not making a film for controversy. We were making a story of a journalist who fought for women when the MeToo movement did not even exist. The message of the film is that you belong to your God". 'Junaid and Karsan say that as a society, if we do not change our perspective, we will go on for thousands of years. The names of such gurus would have changed but the social evil would have stayed. Karsan, Junaid's character, dared to change that", he added. 'Maharaj' is based on journalist and social reformer Karsandas Mulji, and sees Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan's son – Junaid playing the protagonist. Having studied at the Elphinstone College in Mumbai, Karsandas Mulji, was a protege of the scholar-leader Dadabhai Naoroji. He was a member of the Gujarati Gnanprasarak Mandalli (Gujarati Society for the Spread of Knowledge), and was a friend of prominent Gujarati reformists such as poet Narmad and educationist Mahipatram Neelkanth. He came under fire of conservative Gujarati society of its time because of his article, which criticised Vaishnava Archaryas (Hindu religious leaders) for their behaviour. The article resulted in the Maharaj Libel Case in 1862 on which the film is based. The film was released on Netflix. First Published: June 21, 2025, 18:57 IST
Time of India
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Sharvari asks 'Haan Ke Haan' as Maharaj completes one year of release
Sharvari's portrayal as Viraaj on screen in "Maharaj" has been inked in the memory of every movie lover. From her child-like innocence to her courage, to he unapologetic honesty, Viraaj is every bit lovable. As "Maharaj" completed one year of release, Sharvari took to her official Instagram handle and dropped a couple of BTS images from the making of the historical drama. The post further included a video of one of her shots from Siddharth P. Malhotra's directorial. Commemorating the 1 year anniversary of "Maharaj", Sharvari asked a very crucial question in the caption. "Haan Ke Haan, A dialogue from the script of Maharaj is now an emotion for me! The love that y'all have given Viraaj has been too special.. From recreating the dance steps on the song to making reels on the dialogues to dressing up like Viraaj.. I just want to say thankyou for this love!," she wrote. Showing her appreciation for all those involved in the making of the drama, Sharvari added, "Thankyouuu @yrf #AdityaChopra @siddharthpmalhotra @ @jaideepahlawat @shalzp @Junaid @snehadesaiofficial @netflix_in @monalithakur03 & the whole cast & crew!" "Aap sabhi ne mujhe itnaaaaa saara pyaar diya, aaj mera pyaar accept karenge? Bolo #HaanKeHaan ? Kyunki 'Naa' ka toh option hi nahi hai #1YearOfMaharaj," the note concluded. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Brass Krishna Idols For Prosperity & Protection In Life Luxeartisanship Shop Now Undo Produced under the banner of YRF Entertainment, the project stars Junaid Khan as the lead, along with Jaideep Ahlawat, and Shalini Pandey in pivotal roles. The story of "Maharaj" is based on the Maharaj Libel Case of 1862, along with Saurabh Shah's novel about the case. It revolves around the journey of a courageous journalist who takes on a powerful religious leader in a landmark legal battle. Up next, Sharvari will be seen sharing the screen with Alia Bhatt in "Alpha". She further has Imtiaz Ali's next, alongside Diljit Diljit, Naseeruddin Shah, and Vedang Raina in her kitty.
