Maharaj, the Film Starring Aamir Khan's Son Junaid Khan, had its Release Postponed by the Gujarat High Court

The son of “Mr.Perfectionist of Bollywood”, Junaid Khan, is going to debut in this highly controversial film in 2024. Read the news blog below and learn in detail about the upcoming movie that is now expected to be released on Netflix on June 18th. 

Maharaj Movie 2024 

The makers of this crime-drama movie are facing challenges in getting an allowance from the Gujarat High Court in 2024. The Court again postponed this movie as it was previously released on 14th June and it will be released on June 18th on Netflix.

The makers of “Maharaj” are planning to challenge this decision of the court. A Hindu group appealed to the court for a ban on this movie as they believed that it would hurt the religious sentiments of many people. 

"Maharaj" Movie Release Date on Netflix 2024

The Gujarat High Court is again interrupting the release of Junaid’s “Maharaj” and delaying it till 18th June. For now, the reports say that the producer of this film and the streaming platform are heading to fight in court for this matter. 

“Maharaj” Movie Director and Producer Name

The director of the “Maharaj” movie is Siddharth P. Malhotra and the movie is produced under YRF Entertainment. This movie digs deep into the pre-independent Era, covering the “Maharaj Libel Case” of 1862.

“Maharaj” Movie Star Cast

The film has many superb actors in the industry like Jaideep Ahlawat, Shalini Pandey, Sharvari Wagh, and Junaid, son of Aamir Khan, who will also debut in this movie.

“Maharaj” Movie Controversy 2024

The “Maharaj” movie is based on a real-life incident in Indian history. Saurabh Shah’s book highlighted this case and the makers wishing for a progressive outcome from the court in the legal case filed against this movie.

• The court issued a petition on behalf of Pushtimarg (A sect. Of Vaishnavism), the devotees of the Indian Lord Krishna, and the disciples of Vallabhacharya. 
• This petition accused the movie of affecting public security by fueling the violence against the followers of the Pushtimarg sect.
• Sangeeta Vishen, the justice of the Gujarat High Court took these submissions into account of this Pushtimarg sect and issued an interim order to delay its release on Netflix date. This court case is scheduled for a hearing on 18th June. 
• The makers of this movie defend their point by calling it a Period drama based on the “The Maharaj Libel Case” of 1862. 

"Maharaj" Movie Author on the Controversy

The Author of “Maharaj” book, Saurabh Shah, is in support of the makers of the movie and defends the film by appealing to the audience to watch the movie. He confirmed that the storyline of the movie does not oppose the ‘Vaishnav’ and ‘Sanatan’ community sentiments. This movie will bring a social reformation and the people will witness a positive change in the society. 

Shah stated that “Maharaj” is a movie that all Hindus should be proud of, he mentioned in a post:

"Please watch the film 'Maharaj' and share your opinion. This film is neither against Sanatan nor the Vaishnav sect. I and my entire family are part of the Vaishnav community with full devotion. The book 'Maharaj' written by me and the film made by @yrf, both are in favor of the Vaishnav community. It was because of this case of 1862 that the society was cleansed and even today lakhs of devotees thank Karsan Das Mulji. Maharaj is a story that Hindus should be proud of."

Conclusion

Read the given blog that covers all about the upcoming controversial movie “Maharaj”, starring Junaid, son of Aamir Khan from Bollywood. The release date of this movie was made under the direction of Siddharth P. Malhotra is now postponed by the court to June 18th.