Junaid Khan ‘made a mistake’ with Ek Din, says ’emotional’ Aamir Khan wanted to make a film for him
- Aamir Khan’s honest talk about his son
- Why Junaid said no to his dad’s help
- The raw vibe of independent films
We just saw Aamir Khan get really real about his son, Junaid. It was actually quite sweet. Aamir was speaking at an event and got a bit emotional. He’s being a typical dad. Proud but a little worried.
Aamir wanted to produce a massive film for Junaid’s big start. He wanted everything to be perfect. But Junaid had other plans. He chose a small movie called Ek Din instead. Aamir joked that Junaid “made a mistake” by not taking the easy route.
The visual style of Junaid’s new work is very different. It is not polished or shiny like a typical blockbuster. It has a moody, raw aesthetic. It feels very grounded. It reminds us of how Juliette Binoche talks about pushing past comfort zones to find the truth.
While big stars like Deepika Padukone are busy discussing 8-hour shifts, Junaid seems happy on these small sets. He isn’t chasing the massive wealth seen in the salaries of top Bollywood bodyguards right now. He just wants to act. We think that’s cool.
Our Take
We love that Junaid is doing his own thing. It is very brave. Most people would jump at a movie produced by Aamir Khan. But Junaid wants to earn his spot. Aamir might call it a mistake, but we call it style. He is creating his own path, and that is the best way to grow.
