Junaid Khan (Indian actor)
Junaid Khan | |
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| Born | 2 June 1993 Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Alma mater | American Academy of Dramatic Arts |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2023–present |
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Junaid Khan (born 2 June 1993) is an Indian actor who works in Hindi films. Born to actor Aamir Khan, he made his screen debut with the period film Maharaj (2024), portraying Karsandas Mulji.[1]
Early life and family[edit]
Khan was born on 2 June 1993 in Mumbai,[2] to actor Aamir Khan and Reena Dutta.[3] He has a sister, Ira Khan,[4] and a half-brother Azad Rao Khan, from his father's second marriage to Kiran Rao.[5]
Khan completed his graduation from H.R. College of Commerce and Economics, and subsequently pursued an acting course at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts.[6][7]
Career[edit]
Khan started his career with theatre and has been part of plays such as Mother Courage and Her Children (2020), Medea (2022), Strictly Unconventional (2022) and Shikhandi (2024), among others.[8][9]
Khan made his screen debut with YRF Entertainment's historical drama film Maharaj, portraying journalist Karsandas Mulji opposite Jaideep Ahlawat.[10][11] Panning the film, Nandini Ramnath of Scroll.in bemoaned that Khan "struggles to fit into a role for which the debutant actor is as yet unsuited".[12] Shilajit Mitra of The Hindu added that he "is sincere and sharp-featured as the striving Karsandas — though still miles away from emerging a captivating leading man: he is especially dull in the courtroom scenes."[13]
Filmography[edit]
Films[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | PK | — | Assistant director | |
| 2024 | Maharaj | Karsandas Mulji | [14] | |
| TBA | Untitled project with Sai Pallavi † | TBA | Completed | [15] |
| Untitled project with Khushi Kapoor † | TBA | Filming | [16] |
Theatre[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Mother Courage and Her Children | Doctor | |
| 2022 | Medea | — | [17] |
| 2023 | Strictly Unconventional | Transwoman | [18] |
| 2024 | Shikhandi | Bhishma / Drupada | [19] |
References[edit]
- ^ "Beyond nepotism, Maharaj's Junaid Khan is the most stunning debut in a very long time". India Today. 24 June 2024. Retrieved 24 June 2024.
- ^ "Ira Khan shares pictures of brother Junaid Khan cutting cake on his birthday with a sweet wish: You're growing up". Hindustan Times. 2 June 2024. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
- ^ "The 15-year Itch: A Look at Aamir Khan's Marriages with Kiran Rao and Reena Dutta". News18. 3 July 2021. Archived from the original on 17 November 2023. Retrieved 31 December 2022.
- ^ "Aamir Khan's Daughter Ira's Directorial Debut Goes on Floors, First Poster Unveiled". News18. 5 September 2019. Archived from the original on 14 September 2019. Retrieved 7 September 2019.
- ^ "Baby boy for Aamir Khan, Kiran Rao". Archived from the original on 6 December 2011. Retrieved 11 January 2016.
- ^ Nemy, Enid (11 June 1985). "Oldest Acting School Fetes Its 100th Birthday". The New York Times. Archived from the original on 14 August 2020. Retrieved 1 September 2012.
- ^ "New star kid on the block: Junaid Khan". Mid Day. 10 October 2023. Retrieved 28 December 2023.
- ^ "Junaid Khan believes in making his own way". Filmfare. 2 October 2020. Retrieved 29 September 2021.
- ^ "Aamir Khan's son Junaid Khan to perform his theatre play 'Strictly Unconventional' at Prithvi Theatre". The Times of India. 26 October 2023. Retrieved 12 November 2023.
- ^ "Junaid Khan resumes shooting for Maharaja; film also stars Shalini Pandey and Sharvari Wagh". News18. 9 June 2021. Retrieved 19 November 2022.
- ^ PTI (21 June 2024). "Gujarat HC lifts stay on release of 'Maharaj,' debut film of Aamir Khan's son". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 22 June 2024.
- ^ Ramnath, Nandini. "'Maharaj' review: A royal slog". Scroll.in. Retrieved 26 June 2024.
- ^ Mitra, Shilajit. "'Maharaj' movie review: Junaid Khan's debut film means well, runs dull". The Hindu. Retrieved 22 June 2024.
- ^ "Junaid Khan on making his acting debut with Maharaj: I have miles to go and lots to improve upon". The Indian Express. 23 June 2024. Retrieved 24 June 2024.
- ^ "Aamir Khan's son Junaid Khan and Sai Pallavi shoot for their next film in Japan. See photos". The Indian Express. 14 February 2024. Retrieved 17 March 2024.
- ^ "Junaid Khan begins shooting three-week shoot schedule for romantic comedy opposite Khushi Kapoor in Mumbai". Bollywood Hungama. 28 May 2024. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
- ^ "Aamir Khan's son Junaid Khan joins sister Ira's directorial debut Medea". India Today. 7 February 2022. Retrieved 21 February 2022.
- ^ "Strictly Unconventional: A new play about unconventional relationships". Live Mint. 8 August 2022. Retrieved 10 September 2022.
- ^ "Aamir Khan's son Junaid rocks the show as Drupada and Bhishma in the entertaining mythological play, Shikhandi". Bollywood Hungama. 11 April 2024. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
External links[edit]
- Junaid Khan at IMDb