Junaid Khan Speaks Out on Nepotism: 'Aamir Khan's Son Is Not...'

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Junaid Khan, son of Aamir Khan, made his Bollywood debut with the film 'Maharaj', where he played journalist and social reformer Karsandas Mulji

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Junaid candidly admitted that he got the film 'Maharaj' largely due to being Aamir Khan's son, acknowledging his privilege and the impact of nepotism

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He revealed that although he auditioned for other roles before 'Maharaj', he didn't secure them, and his father's influence was pivotal in landing this role

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'Maharaj', directed by Siddharth P Malhotra and produced by YRF Entertainment, portrays the historic Maharaj defamation case of 1862

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The film faced legal challenges from the Vaishnav Pushtimarg sect, which led to a temporary halt by the Gujarat High Court However, the stay was lifted on June 21, allowing the film's release on Netflix.

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The High Court ruled that 'Maharaj' does not target the Vaishnav Pushtimarg sect, clearing its release

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After 'Maharaj', Junaid Khan will be seen in a romantic film alongside Khushi Kapoor, set to release on February 7, 2025

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The upcoming romantic film, directed by Advait Chandan, promises to explore love in the digital age, as hinted in its promotional poster

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Junaid's candidness about his career and upcoming projects highlights the ongoing conversation about nepotism in Bollywood

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