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Aamir Khan Affirms Hands-Off Stance on Junaid’s Career With Ek Din in Theatres

His comments signal a bid for merit over lineage in his son’s rise.

Overview

  • Aamir Khan said he does not read or approve Junaid Khan’s scripts and keeps out of his professional choices.
  • He outlined Junaid’s path through two years of theatre training in Los Angeles, a year of stage work, and low-profile auditions in Mumbai without revealing his parentage.
  • Aamir said he first heard about Junaid’s debut in Maharaj from producer Aditya Chopra rather than from his son.
  • Ek Din is playing in cinemas with favorable audience response, with viewers praising its simple storytelling and the lead pairing.
  • The film stars Junaid opposite Sai Pallavi, is directed by Sunil Pandey, and is produced by Aamir Khan, Mansoor Khan, and Aparna Purohit, marking an Aamir–Mansoor reunion.