25 October,2023 08:26 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Junaid Khan
Aamir Khan's eldest born, Junaid Khan has been actively working in theater for over 6 years now. While the actor is all set to make his screen debut with YRF's âMaharaj', he is quite accomplished when it comes to the stage owing to his keen interest in drama growing up, and his talent and dedication towards the craft.
A source close to the production reveals details about Junaid's next play as they said, "Junaid is going to be seen performing a theatre play titled, Strictly Unconventional which is a compilation of multiple relationship stories. It is going to be performed in the evening of November 15th at Prithvi Theatre."
For the unversed, following his passion for acting, Junaid Khan made his debut with theatre in August 2017 with director Quasar Thakore Padamsee's adaptation of Bertolt Brecht's âMother 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.
Recently, during an interview with a leading channel, Aamir Khan talked about his experiences as a father and fatherhood where he revealed a lot about Junaid including how, although a class topper, he was known to be a really shy and introverted child. But when it comes to work he will be extremely outgoing and aggressive, but in terms of partying out, meeting people etc, Junaid is quite reserved. We also learnt that he still travels by public transport because he never allowed his dad to buy him a car as Junaid wants to be a self-made person.
Meanwhile, before the audience get to witness his acting skills on the big screen, he will be donning the hat of a producer. During an interview, Junaid's father Aamir confirmed that his son will be producing the film, titled Pritam Pyaare. In his statement, Aamir said, "Junaid is now entering Bollywood as a producer like my father. With a new director and new team, I am happy with his work. I am doing a cameo in his movie for 5 minutes."
On the work front, while his debut is titled 'Maharaj', reports also state that he has already signed another film opposite Sai Pallavi. The film is a love story.
