Amitabh Bachchan and Aamir Khan's Acting Guidance to Their Sons take Centre stage on KBC 16

The birthday of the legendary Amitabh Bachchan goes beyond mere celebration; it has become a cherished tradition for millions to watch Kaun Banega Crorepati on Sony Entertainment Television, paying tribute to the megastar. This Friday, Aamir Khan and his son, Junaid Khan, will join the cinematic icon for a grand celebration as the show ushers in AB’s 82nd birthday in its special ‘Mahanayak Ka Janmotsav’ episode! 

During the gameplay, Bachchan praised Junaid Khan for his performance in the recent film, Maharaj, asking him what he has learned from his father’s vast experience in the industry. Aamir Khan responded with a hint of sarcasm, saying, “Initially, I had advised Junaid not to do the film since he had undergone multiple screen tests and faced rejections each time. However, he was selected for Maharaj, and I thought he shouldn’t take it.” 

At the time, Junaid had told him that this was the only film he was offered and if he didn’t take it up, then when would he begin acting? Junaid further added, saying, “I wanted to join a theatre school, and Dad agreed, giving me valuable advice: ‘You can learn acting anywhere, through experience. But if you want to succeed in the Indian film industry, you must understand Hindi and the culture of this country. You need to connect with the people of India; otherwise, you might be a great actor but you won't fit in here.’” 

Aamir added, “I also advised him to travel from Kashmir to Kanyakumari by bus, and stay there for a certain period exploring local cultures. That journey will teach you things no school or college can.”

Agreeing with Aamir’s advice to Junaid, Amitabh Bachchan shared, “I gave the same advice to Abhishek. I suggested he live for two or three months among the locals, engaging with them, as it would greatly aid his acting career.”