Junaid Khan and Jaideep Ahlawat in Maharaj (photo Hundustan Times)
Junaid Khan’s debut film, Maharaj, has finally been released on OTT after a delayed start due to a stay order. Fans of Aamir Khan's son eagerly anticipated his entry into the Hindi film industry, and their patience was rewarded with a performance that left them in awe.
High Expectations and Delays
Junaid Khan’s first look in Maharaj, co-starring Jaideep Ahlawat, Shalini Pandey, and Sharvari, set high expectations among fans. The film was slated for release on June 14, but a last-minute stay order by the Gujarat High Court delayed its digital premiere. A week later, the stay order was lifted, and Maharaj finally arrived on OTT, much to the delight of eager movie buffs.
Based on Historical Events
Directed by Siddharth P. Malhotra, Maharaj is based on the Maharaj Libel Case of 1862. Junaid portrays Karsandas Mulji, a reformer and journalist who exposed religious leader Jadunathji Brijratanji Maharaj, played by Jaideep Ahlawat. The film dives into one of India’s most iconic legal battles, offering a compelling narrative that has resonated with audiences.
Praise from Fans and Critics
Fans took to Twitter to express their admiration for Junaid’s performance. One review highlighted the excitement around the film’s release: “Now watching #Maharaj on @NetflixIndia Loving it till now. Excited to watch it. Junaid Khan will be a revelation. A natural. An actor is born. Jaideep Ahlawat is superb. Something completely different. A special word of praise for producer Aditya Chopra & director @sidpmalhotra.”
Another fan lauded Junaid’s debut as one of the strongest in Bollywood: “This is perhaps going to be remembered as one of the strongest, most impactful Bollywood debut ever.” The fan continued, “In the initial scenes I was like oh he smiles like his father & he is being little clumsy but later on he made me forget all these and specially in the scenes with Jaideep Ahlawat and in the emotional breakdown scenes, Junaid's acting sparked like anything! Too good! Maharaj.”
A YouTube comment under the trailer read, “Junaid Khan - that 'Nepo Kid' who can actually act good! Pretty impressed by his performance. From the debut film itself he is showing great potential.”
A Bright Future Ahead
Overall, fans believe Junaid was born to act and are eager to see him shine on screen again. Fortunately, they won't have to wait long, as Junaid has already started shooting for his second film, a romantic comedy with Khushi Kapoor, Janhvi Kapoor’s sister.
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