EXCLUSIVE | 'Loveyapa' actor Junaid Khan on working with father Aamir Khan in PK: 'That was the last film where we...'

Loveyapa, set in the realm of modern romance, offers a heartwarming tale enriched with unforgettable performances, lively music, and breathtaking visuals. Celebrating love in all its shades, the film is poised to resonate with audiences of all ages.

The film stars Khushi Kapoor and Junaid Khan in lead roles. In an exclusive interview with Firstpost, Junaid opened up on his first theatrical release, his father and actor Aamir Khan, and much more.

Edited excerpts from the interview

You have already made your acting debut with Maharaj but this is your theatrical debut. How’s the feeling like?

I’m really excited. As actors we have already done our thing and now it’s not in our hands. I like the film a lot and I like the music a lot. The trailer is very nice so I’m just looking forward

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Aamir Khan said at the trailer launch that he did not go to any acting school, but we all saw he went on to become such a fine talent, but what do you feel is the importance of an actor preparing himself before he faces the camera?

I think it’s different for different people. I really wanted to go to a theatre school and I had a great experience and I learned a lot. He learned on the job, he may not have gone to an acting school but he did some theatre. He used to do a lot of diploma films at FTII. It’s always important to learn your craft (laughs).

Any similarities between you and the character you have essayed?

I think I kind of got the opportunity to live vicariously through my character. It was great fun because I got to do something new.

I really like the tender moments Advait Chandan creates as a filmmaker, be it Secret Superstar or a lot of portions of Laal Singh Chaddha. What do you have to say about the emotional quotient of Loveyapa?

It’s a very emotional film. My favourite song of the film which is not released yet, I’m hoping they put it out because that really brings out the the depth of the film.

You’ve also been an assistant director. How much did it help you as an actor when you started your journey?

I don’t know if it has helped me as an actor much but it teaches you how a set runs. I was lucky enough to be on a set where we were actually shooting on a 35mm film. PK was the last film to be shot like that. So you really get to know your workspace and the nuts and bolts of how it functions. And I think that’s always helpful to know your workspace and where you want to be working to understand how it works. But I don’t know if it gives you any direct assistance as an actor.

What fascinated you about the original film?

I love the film. I think the one line hook that we have of the phone exchange, it’s really catchy and draws you in. Pradeep sir, who has acted in the film and directed it as well has done a fantastic job. I’m hoping our film is as loved.

How did you prepare for your role?

I think a lot of the world building is done in the writing and by the director. Advait is very good with performances, so I think you always gets fantastic performances from all his actors, even if it’s a one scene part. I took most of my cues from there. Sneha, who has written the adapted screenplay and dialogues, coincidentally wrote the dialogues for Maharaj as well, so she understands my strengths and weaknesses really well (laughs). She herself is a fantastic actor.