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Time of India
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Despite being a star kid, Aamir Khan's son Junaid takes buses and rickshaws. Even did for a Kerala-Bengaluru trip. Actor reveals why
In an industry where star kids often make headlines for luxury cars and lavish holidays, Aamir Khan 's son Junaid Khan is quietly rewriting the script—one rickshaw ride at a time. Despite having debuted with Maharaj on OTT and recently stepping into cinemas with Loveyapa opposite Khushi Kapoor, the young actor is known not for his starry tantrums but for his simplicity and restraint. And it's not just for show—Junaid genuinely prefers public transport , much to the disbelief of his superstar father. In a recent interview with The New India, Aamir Khan revealed that his son Junaid has never owned a car, even after acting in two films. Despite having access to his father's cars, Junaid prefers to use public transport and ride-sharing apps like Ola. Aamir also recalled how Junaid once travelled from Kerala to Bengaluru for a wedding on an overnight state transport bus instead of booking a flight. Junaid has previously explained that his lifestyle choices aren't about rejecting luxury but simply choosing what's practical. For instance, he finds taking a local train to Mira Road faster than being stuck in traffic for hours in a car. According to him, rickshaws make navigating the city easier and eliminate the hassle of finding parking, making them his preferred mode of travel in Mumbai. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like War Thunder - Register now for free and play against over 75 Million real Players War Thunder Play Now Undo Aamir Khan's recent movie Aamir Khan's latest film Sitaare Zameen Par has crossed ₹100 crore at the domestic box office, collecting ₹107.78 crore nett since its release on June 20. Directed by R.S. Prasanna, the film is billed as a spiritual sequel to Aamir's 2007 hit Taare Zameen Par. The story follows a basketball coach, played by Aamir, who mentors ten differently-abled individuals. The ensemble cast includes Aroush Datta, Samvit Desai, Rishi Shahani, and Genelia D'Souza. Produced by Aamir Khan, Aparna Purohit, and Ravi Bhagchandka, the film opened with ₹10.7 crore on day one and continues to perform well at the box office.
Time of India
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Aamir Khan says he's tired of telling his son Junaid Khan to get a car: 'He once took a state transport bus instead of a flight'
Aamir Khan 's son Junaid Khan made his debut with 'Maharaj' on OTT and his first theatrical release was 'Loveyapa' with Khushi Kapoor . Junaid had become a talk of the town due to his down-to-earth behaviour despite being a star-kid. He travels in auto-rickshaws and that also became a point of discussion. Now in a recent interview, Aamir has admitted that he tried convincing Junaid to take a car but he refused. The '3 Idiots' actor also recalled an instance where he chose to travel via bus instead of a flight. Aamir said in an interview with The New India, "All three of my children are very sensitive. During the pandemic, both Reena's parents caught the virus together, and Junaid immediately offered to move in with them. For two weeks, he took care of them alone, and made sure that they were okay, because even the help wasn't around then. It just shows what a sensitive person he is. I felt very proud. He added, 'You'd be shocked to know that Junaid hasn't bought a car ever. He's done two movies. He uses public transport. I'm tired of telling him to get a car; he can take one of mine, I have cars. He says, 'No, dad, I don't need a car, I just book an OLA'. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo He was in Kerala one time, and he had to attend a friend's wedding in Bengaluru. I asked him what flight he's on, and he said that he's taking the overnight state transport bus. He's an unusual kind of person. But they were never raised to be materialistic. I don't care for money much myself.' Junaid had revealed in an interview that he choses a certain lifestyle just for convenience. For instance, travelling in train to Mira Road is easier than being stuck in traffic for two hours. He had also said during a chat with Connect Cine, 'Papa makes a big deal out of small things. I just travel the most efficient way of traveling. I often take rickshaws in Mumbai because it is easier to get around and not worry about parking. '
