Maharaja Controversy
Aamir Khan’s son Junaid Khan is soon set to make his acting debut with the OTT film ‘Maharaj’, However before its release, Aamir’s son Junaid’s debut film has been mired in controversies. Many organizations are demanding a ban on the release of the film. Bajrang Dal has filed a petition in Mumbai’s Dindoshi Court opposing the release of ‘Maharaja’.
Bajrang Dal filed a petition in the court against ‘Maharaja’
Aamir Khan’s son Junaid Khan’s debut film ‘Maharaj’ is facing a lot of opposition. Bajrang Dal has filed a petition in Mumbai’s Dindoshi Court against the release of the film. In its petition, Bajrang Dal has demanded a ban on the release of the film and also a special committee to screen the film under the supervision of the court. It is being alleged that Hindu religious leaders have been portrayed in a negative manner in ‘Maharaja’ Bajrang Dal says that this film can hurt the sentiments of a section of the audience and due to this a law and other situation can also arise.
Demand for ban of ‘Maharaja’ is also being made on social media.
Amidst all this, a section of social media users has also demanded a ban on Junaid Khan’s film. On Thursday (13 June), the hashtag Boycott Netflix is trending on X. Hindu activists have expressed their apprehensions about the wrong portrayal of religious leaders in Maharaja.
One user wrote, “Hey Hindu wake up… father (Aamir Khan) made fun of lord Shiva by releasing the film ‘PK’ and now the son wants to defame Hindu religion, cultured tradition by releasing the film ‘Maharaja’. This film should be boycotted… Boycott Netflix, ban the film Maharaja. “Many more such users have demanded the ban of the film.
Will ‘Maharaj’ be released without promotion?
In view of the controversy surrounding ‘Maharaja’, the makers have now decided to release the film directly on OTT without any promotion or teaser. Let us tell you that this film is to be released on Netflix. However, nothing has been officially revealed about this yet.
What is the story of ‘Maharaja’?
The film ‘Maharaja’ is said to be based on a true story and stars Jaideep Ahlawat opposite Junaid. The film is based on the 1862 Maharaj Libel Case, which is considered one of the most important legal battles in India. In the film, Junaid plays the role of journalist and social reformer Karandas Mulji, while Ahlawat will be seen playing the role of Jadunathji Brijratanji Maharaja, one of the heads of the Vallabhaharya sect.