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Loveyapa actor Junaid Khan on nepotism privilege: 'Can afford to stay away from social media'

Junaid Khan talks about the advantages of nepotism and his privilege of staying off social media while still landing roles. He’s excited for his debut in Loveyapa, releasing February 7, 2025.

Loveyapa actor Junaid Khan on nepotism privilege: 'Can afford to stay away from social media'
Junaid Khan in a still from Loveyapa

Last Updated: 02.48 PM, Feb 02, 2025

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Junaid Khan, son of Aamir Khan, avoids social media and recently admitted in an interview that producers are prepared to sign him to projects despite his lack of a digital presence. He is excited for his first theatrical release, Loveyapa, which also stars Khushi Kapoor. To begin his career in 2024, Junaid assisted on a number of his father's productions before making his debut in YRF's Maharaj.

Benefits of Junaid Khan's position in the industry

The newcomer told Radio Nasha that there are several benefits to his current position that he inherited from his father. When asked about trolls and critics, he asserted that he is in an advantageous position. There are numerous benefits to the position that they currently hold. Furthermore, he mentioned that no one had ever spoken ill of him. Junaid lacks knowledge because he doesn't use social media.

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He continued by saying that he considers it a "privilege" to not have a social media presence, as he is still able to acquire jobs despite this. That's an honour in and of itself. He has the freedom to opt out of social media if he so wants. Most actors wouldn't have that kind of opportunity, in his opinion. Producers are willing to cast him despite his lack of a public profile. To his knowledge, no one else possesses that. His family has always been very influential, he explained. Since many roles in films and TV series are cast depending on one's social media following, several actors have spoken out about the demands of social media. Having a social media presence allows even the most famous performers to interact with their fans and promote their films.

Junaid Khan's luck in navigating nepotism and its advantages

The actor opened up on the advantages of nepotism in an interview with Humans of Bombay, adding that he is ignorant of any negative comments made about him on social media since he isn't a user of the platform.

Talking about nepotism, Junaid went on to say that he feels like he is really lucky. Beyond that, he finds it difficult to articulate his feelings. He is the firstborn son of his beloved, wealthy, and powerful father. The actor is fulfilling every requirement for privilege. Therefore, he is not in a position to decide whether or not to use it. One can't escape it; it's all around them, in the people they meet, and in everything else. Beyond that, Junaid gains a great deal from it. He implies that, as an actor, it's completely acceptable for him to be absent from social media these days. No other actors, in his opinion, will be able to pull that off.

Loveyapa will hit theatres on February 7, 2025.

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