Working actively in theaters for over six years, Aamir Khan’s older son Junaid Khan is currently gearing up for his upcoming play ‘Strictly Unconventional’. All set to make his screen debut with Yash Raj Films’ ‘Maharaj’, he is quite accomplished when it comes to the stage.
As per the source, “The play has multiple relationship stories and Junaid Khan is part of two of them. Both roles are poles apart. In one, which is worth immense praise, he will be seen playing a transwoman. He will be seen donning a chudidaar kameez with a wig. It is going to be performed in the evening of November 15th at Prithvi Theatre.”
Junaid Khan made his debut with theatre in August 2017 with director Quasar Thakore Padamsee’s adaptation of Bertolt Brecht’s ‘Mother Courage and Her Children’, a biting satire on the absurdity of war. Since then the actor has been has been following his passion and honing his craft with years of dedicated and impressive work in theatre. And now, while his on screen debut is awaited, he continues his passion for acting through theatre as well.
On the work front, while his screen debut is announced as his project with YRF called Maharaj, as per reports he also has already signed another film which will also star Sai Pallavi opposite him, in a love story. Speaking with ABP News, Aamir Khan revealed Junaid faced several rejections before he got to sign his first deal.
“Mera beta hai Junaid. Usne abhi pehli film ki shooting complete ki hai. Iske pehle voh 15 dafah reject hua hai. Voh alag alag jagah, acting aur theatre seekhne ke baad, alag alag jagah gaya kaam maangne. Mujhse nahi maanga kaam, aur na maine usko bola ki main usse kaam doonga,” Aamir said.
“Voh gaya casting directors ke office main aur voh bahaar wait karta tha. Jab usko chance milta tha, voh audition deta tha. Audition deke voh fail hota tha. Usko koi role nahi mila. Ultimately, usko ek role mil gaya,” he added.
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