Netflix shared a sneak peek of the movie ‘Maharaj’ starring Junaid Khan, Aamir Khan’s son. The film would be released in theatres on June 14. This movie is a collaboration between Netflix and Yash Raj Productions and will be Junaid Khan’s debut in acting.
The film is depicted as a battle for truth between a powerful man and a brave journalist, based on real events. The poster portrays Jaideep as a religious leader and Junaid as a determined journalist from the 1800s. Jaideep is dressed in religious attire, has his hair in a bun and wears rudraksha beads, gold jewellery and a tilak, which are giving him a royal look, while Junaid has a moustache and looks sharp in English clothes, wearing a white shirt and khaki jacket.
Production and Actors’ Details
‘Maharaj’ is directed by Siddharth P Malhotra and produced by Aditya Chopra under YRF Entertainment. The film features Junaid Khan, Jaideep Ahlawat, Shalini Pandey, and Sharvari. Today, on May 29, Netflix posted the first look poster on their social media, showcasing Jaideep Ahlawat and Junaid Khan.
The caption on the post by Netflix describes about the movie as the battle for the truth between a powerful man and a fearless journalist, based on true events. Netflix and Yash Raj Films are depicting the brave actions of Karsandas Mulji in ‘Maharaj’.
Storyline of The Movie
The story is set in 1862, a time when India had only three universities. The movie is about a significant legal battle from over 160 years ago. ‘Maharaj’ is inspired by the Maharaj Libel Case of 1862, where a religious leader took legal action against a newspaper company. Mulji, a journalist and social reformer, fought for women’s rights and social change. He studied at Elphinstone College in Mumbai and learned from Dadabhai Naoroji.
This historical drama celebrates humanity’s drive to do good, seek truth no matter what, and fight for what is right. It highlights how one person’s determination to make a positive change can overcome evil and hold those in power accountable. Netflix talks about the history in “Maharaj,” focusing on Karsandas Mulji, a journalist and social reformer supporting women’s rights and social changes. Mulji wrote about widow remarriage and stood up for the oppressed, starting the movement for societal change.
Relevance with The 1862 Maharaj Libel Case
The 1862 Maharaj Libel Case, which is central to the movie, began with accusations of wrongdoing against a well-known figure. This case turned into a significant legal battle, attracting a lot of attention and scrutiny, becoming one of the most important legal conflicts of its time. Netflix’s depiction of this historical event aims to show the bravery and determination of those who fought for truth and justice back then.
Poster Details
In the picture, Jaideep is dressed as a king, standing in front of his grand palace, while Junaid is shown with a newspaper backdrop that says “Supreme Court Of Bombay.” The poster hints that the two will have a face-off in the movie.
After the post went up, fans flooded the comments section, showing their excitement for the film and Junaid’s debut. One fan said, “We love Junaid,” another fan exclaimed that this is amazing. A third fan cheered, “Junaid Khan is here!” and another fan added that he can not wait for Junaid Khan’s debut.
Trailer Release Date
A source mentioned that the trailer will be out around June 5, followed by a 9-day gap before the release. Netflix plans a short pre-release campaign, with the main promotion happening after the release when the content speaks for itself and sparks more discussions.
Junaid Khan has more projects coming up. He recently started working on his third movie with actress Khushi Kapoor, who debuted in Zoya Akhtar’s “The Archies.” Also, Junaid has an upcoming movie with Sai Pallavi, who is also busy with “Ramayan” by Nitesh Tiwari which is featuring Ranbir Kapoor.
