When Aamir Khan Asked Son Junaid Khan To Take Over His Production House For THIS Reason - Read To Know BELOW

After a remarkable debut in Netflix’s Maharaj, Aamir Khan’s son, Junaid Khan, has ventured into production. Junaid reminisces about a time when Aamir was contemplating retirement and suggested that he take over Aamir Khan Productions. Currently, Junaid is producing Pritam Pyaare for the family production house. In a recent interview with the Times of India, Junaid discussed his early foray into production alongside his budding acting career. He explained, “Yes, I have. I have been on film sets and behind the camera on the set of PK. I have assisted in ad shoots as well. After we completed the shoot for Maharaj, there was a film we were working on at AKP (Aamir Khan Productions). At that point, Kiran (Rao) was making Laapataa Ladies and dad was going through this whole ‘I-am-retiring phase,’ and he even spoke about that (smiles). He told me, ‘I am retiring, why don’t you take over.’ So, that’s the phase when I stepped in. I think I have a decent understanding of production. It’s probably one of the toughest jobs in filmmaking.”

Junaid shares a close bond with his parents, Aamir Khan and Reena Dutta. When asked if they were nervous or anxious about his debut, he responded, “Not really (laughs). They weren’t anxious, they were happy for me. They are not anxious people generally, as they have been through all of it and more (being part of the industry for so long). The fact that they weren’t anxious also helped me with everything that was going on with the film. They both liked it. Dad liked it quite a lot. He tends to be an easy audience, as he goes in to watch something wanting to enjoy it. My mom is a tougher audience to please.”

Interestingly, Aamir Khan did not interfere with Junaid’s debut film. Junaid revealed, “He was never on our set. He only came on the first day of the shoot with my three grandparents and then he directly watched the film.” Junaid also mentioned that his father’s work, while impressive, did not influence his choice of films. He noted that Aamir has done “not all that good” projects alongside his “fantastic work.” From his father, he has learned the importance of continual learning and moving forward, understanding that filmmaking is not an exact science.

Junaid’s journey from acting to production showcases his versatility and willingness to embrace different facets of the film industry. His experience on various film sets and behind the scenes has equipped him with the skills needed to navigate the challenging world of film production. His parents' support and his own determination to carve out a distinct path in the industry promise an exciting future for this budding filmmaker.