Junaid Khan, the older son of Aamir Khan, will soon make his Bollywood debut. In the historical drama Maharaj, directed by Siddharth P. Malhotra, he will co-star with Shalini Pandey and Jaideep Ahlawat. YRF Entertainment, owned by Aditya Chopra, is the producer.
Concerning Maharaj
Maharaj’s synopsis and release date were disclosed by Netflix India and YRF Entertainment on Wednesday. The first poster, which features Junaid and Jaideep, was also shown. While the former has somewhat long hair, a moustache, a white shirt, and a brown waistcoat.
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Jaideep strangely has a ponytail and a long tilak on his forehead, giving him the appearance of a Hindu priest. The Instagram handle of Netflix India had a caption that said, “A fearless journalist and a powerful man fight for the truth.” Relating to actual events, Maharaj will only be available on Netflix starting on June 14!
“The year is 1862, a time when there were only three universities in India, Rabindranath Tagore is a year old, and the Sepoy Mutiny of 1857 continues to fan the flames of independence,” reads the synopsis released by the streaming behemoth. A man defies all obstacles and bravely defends himself in a historic court case; this actual story is now revealed in Maharaj, more than 160 years later.
Journalist and social reformer Karsandas Mulji was a trailblazing supporter of women’s rights and social change. He was a scholar-leader Dadabhai Naoroji’s protégé and a student at Mumbai’s Elphinstone College. He wrote on widow remarriage, supported the downtrodden.
and planted the seeds of social change. Everything culminated in the 1862 Maharaj Libel Case, which was sparked by accusations of wrongdoing by a well-known individual. The case attracted a lot of attention and examination, paving the way for what many view as one of the most important court cases in history, it continued.
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Sharvari Wagh makes a special appearance in Maharaj as well.
Concerning Junaid Khan
Aamir and his first wife, Reena Dutta, are the parents of Junaid. 1994 was the year of his birth. Junaid has already begun production on two other films. Along with an extended guest appearance by Aamir, he will make his producing debut alongside Pritam Pyaare. Aamir Khan Productions-backed Junaid will also feature alongside Sai Pallavi.
Aamir Khan’s son, Junaid Khan, is set to make his acting debut in the film “Maharaj,” which was initially scheduled for release on Netflix on June 14, 2024. However, the film’s release was temporarily halted due to a legal injunction from the Gujarat High Court, following concerns raised by members of the Vaishnavite Pustimargi sect regarding potential misrepresentation of religious beliefs in the film.
Maharaj’s synopsis and release date were disclosed by Netflix India and YRF Entertainment on Wednesday. The first poster, which features Junaid and Jaideep, was also shown. While the former has somewhat long hair, a moustache, a white shirt, and a brown waistcoat.
As of now, the film’s premiere date and location have not been officially announced. The production team is likely working to address the legal concerns and secure a new release date. Given the ongoing developments, it’s advisable to monitor official announcements from the film’s producers and distributors for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
For more insights into the film and its production, you can watch the following video:
Behind the Scenes of ‘Maharaj’ with Junaid Khan Maharaj’s date were disclosed by Netflix India and YRF Entertainment on Wednesday. The first poster, which features Junaid and Jaideep, was also shown.