Court Halts The Release Of Maharaj Starring Aamir Khan Son Junaid Khan

Bollywood perfectionist, Aamir Khan's son, Junaid Khan's debut film 'Maharaj' has been in the news for wrong reasons. While everything is set to make his acting debut with the OTT film 'Maharaj' which will stream in Netflix, his debut film has been mired in controversies. Several religious organizations have been demanding a ban on the release of the film. 

The Gujarat High Court on Thursday stayed the release of 'Maharaj'. A Hindu group's plea claimed that the film could incite violence against followers of a Hindu sect. Moreover, Bajrang Dal has filed a petition in Mumbai's Dindoshi Court opposing the release of 'Maharaj'

'Maharaj' is based on a true story in which Junaid Khan plays the role of journalist and social reformer Karsandas Mulji, while Ahlawat will be seen playing the role of Jadunathji Brijratanji Maharaj, one of the heads of the Vallabhacharya sect. The film is based on the 1862 Maharaj Libel Case which is considered one of the most important legal battles in India. 

It was also called, "the greatest trial of modern times since the trial of Warren Hastings”. A trial that ran Bombay High Court in 1862 was fought between real-life journalist Karsandas Mulji to expose the alleged sexual misconduct of religious leader Jadunathji Brijratanji Maharaj. 

Moreover, keeping these controversies in mind, the makers of Maharaj had decided to release the film directly on OTT without any promotion, or teaser, trailer. This film is scheduled to be released on Netflix tomorrow before Gujarat High Court's stay order.