Why Junaid Khan wasn't chosen for 'Laal Singh Chaddha'
What's the story
Actor Junaid Khan, who made his debut with Maharaj, recently opened up about why he wasn't selected for Laal Singh Chaddha, despite his father Aamir Khan appreciating his audition.
The film, headlined by Aamir, also starred Kareena Kapoor Khan and Mona Singh and was the remake of Forrest Gump.
It was released in 2022 to negative reviews.
Audition details
Junaid discusses his audition for 'Laal Singh Chaddha'
Junaid told NDTV Yuva, "As actors, we are often testing for lots of things. Kabhi kabhi kuch part aapko milte hain kuch nhi milte."
As for LSC, he said, "The film was budgeted at a place jahan aap ek naye actor ke saath woh film nahi banaoge. Isliye mujhe nhi mauka mila woh film karne ka (The film was budgeted at a level where you wouldn't cast a new actor as the lead. So, I wasn't selected for that film)."
Social media
Junaid's social media absence and next film
When questioned about his absence from social media, Junaid responded, "I don't know. It was never something that really excited me. In 2014, after my graduation, I was on Facebook but it never moved ahead from there."
Up next, Junaid will next be seen in a film with Khushi Kapoor, directed by Advait Chandan, who previously directed Secret Superstar and Laal Singh Chaddha.