Junaid Khan faced rejection 7 times before he got the chance to audition with Maharaj!
Few people know outside of the industry know that Aamir Khan’s son Junaid has been around for a while.
Junaid Khan Faced REJECTION 7 times Before He Got The Chance To Audition With Maharaj?
Following his 3 years of studies in dramatics and subsequent graduation, Junaid dedicated numerous years to honing his craft in theatre. However, theatre wasn’t his sole endeavor. Since 2017, concurrently with his theatrical pursuits, Junaid actively explored opportunities in the film industry.
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Source close to the industry reveals, “Junaid auditioned a lot but faced numerous rejections, including from his father’s home production Laal Singh Chadda. Despite encountering seven significant rejections, the producer of his upcoming film stumbled upon one of Junaid’s previous audition tapes, offering him to audition. However, even this opportunity came with certain conditions.”
Maharaj Release Date:
The filming of the Maharaj began in February 2021 and concluded within eight months. Since then, Junaid has been waiting for its release. Junaid’s hard work was prominently displayed in the recently released poster of the film. The poster vividly showcases his hard work and passion towards his craft. Now, the lingering question that remains is whether all of this effort will indeed pay off?
Acclaimed filmmaker Siddharth P Malhotra, known for his films ‘We Are Family’ and ‘Hichki‘, has helmed Junaid Khan’s debut film. Apart from Junaid, the project will feature Jaideep Ahlawat, Sharvari Wagh and Shalini Pandey in pivotal roles.
Release date: On Netflix, On 14th June!
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