Junaid Khan made his acting debut in 2024 with the film Maharaj. The actor received immense praise for his performance in the Netflix film. Often, Aamir Khan revealed that his son Junaid had interest in playing the lead role in Laal Singh Chaddha. However, the makers opted for Aamir instead. But did you know that Junaid also had interest in playing the lead role in Laapataa Ladies?
Junaid on Laapataa Ladies’ loss to Sparsh Shrivastava
Laapataa Ladies, directed by Kiran Rao, is one of the most loved films of 2024. It stars Sparsh Shrivastava in the lead role. In an interview, Junaid revealed that he did a test for Laal Singh Chaddha where Kiran Rao played his mother. The duo shot a few scenes over four days for 20-minute sequences. However, for budgetary reasons things didn’t work out. In the same interview, Khan revealed that he even did a test for Kiran’s film.
Further in this entertainment news, Junaid Khan told Vicky Lalwani that he also auditioned for Kiran’s film 2024. Khan said, “Laapataa Ladies was a very different script. I did a screen test for the film, but Kiran just said, ‘Sparsh Shrivastava is better for the role,’ and I agree with her . He was better suited for the role.” In the same interview, Junaid revealed that Rao’s not casting him did not affect his relationship with her. He considers Kiran to be a very fun and warm person.
Watch Junaid Khan in Maharaj
Along with Sparsh Shrivasta, Laapataa Ladies also stars Nitanshi Goel, Pratibha Ranta, Ravi Yadav and Chhaya Kadam. On the other hand, Junaid Khan will have his first theatrical release this year with Loveyapa. It also stars Khushi Kapoor in the lead role.
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