Aamir Khan's son Junaid Khan is all set to make his Bollywood debut with the long-awaited film Maharaj. The film will be released on Netflix on June 14. Apart from Junaid, it also stars Jaideep Ahlawat and Shalini Pandey in lead roles, while Sharvari Wagh will be seen in a cameo.
However, the film has courted controversy, with Hindu groups and many on social media demanding a ban on its release, claiming the film has shown religious leaders and sadhus in a negative light. Along with this, actor Aamir Khan is also being trolled on social media.
On X, a user wrote, “O Hindu wake up... A father (Aamir Khan) makes fun of Lord Shiva by releasing the movie 'PK' & his son defames the Hindu religion, and cultural tradition by releasing the movie 'Maharaj'! This movie must be boycotted..#BoycottNetflix Ban Maharaj Film.”
Another user, demanding a ban on the film, said, “Junaid Khan, Yash Raj Films and #Netflix will all be held responsible if this film tries to hurt the religious sentiments of Hindus by showing that sadhus and saints are miscreants and lustful, and thereby disrupts law and order. #BoycottNetflix Ban Maharaj Film."
“Place an immediate ban on 'Maharaj' movie releasing on Netflix! Will those Hindu haters who make films insulting Hindu saints also make films on the other religion? # BoycottNetflix,” the third user wrote on the social media platform.
“Junaid Khan, Yash Raj Films and #Netflix will all be held responsible if this film tries to hurt the religious sentiments of Hindus by showing that sadhus and saints are miscreants and lustful, and thereby disrupts law and order. #BoycottNetflix Ban Maharaj Film,” read another comment.
Earlier this week, the Vishwa Hindu Parishad's youth wing, represented by the Bajrang Dal, raised objections to the movie and threatened to stall its release. A spokesperson said that to ensure there are no inappropriate scenes in the movie, they have asked the makers to show them the film before the release.
The film is based on the true events of the Maharaj Libel Case of 1862. The movie is directed by Siddharth P Malhotra and produced by Aditya Chopra under the banner of YRF Entertainment. Junaid plays the role of journalist and social reformer Karsandas Mulji in this film.
However, the film has courted controversy, with Hindu groups and many on social media demanding a ban on its release, claiming the film has shown religious leaders and sadhus in a negative light. Along with this, actor Aamir Khan is also being trolled on social media.
On X, a user wrote, “O Hindu wake up... A father (Aamir Khan) makes fun of Lord Shiva by releasing the movie 'PK' & his son defames the Hindu religion, and cultural tradition by releasing the movie 'Maharaj'! This movie must be boycotted..#BoycottNetflix Ban Maharaj Film.”
Another user, demanding a ban on the film, said, “Junaid Khan, Yash Raj Films and #Netflix will all be held responsible if this film tries to hurt the religious sentiments of Hindus by showing that sadhus and saints are miscreants and lustful, and thereby disrupts law and order. #BoycottNetflix Ban Maharaj Film."
“Place an immediate ban on 'Maharaj' movie releasing on Netflix! Will those Hindu haters who make films insulting Hindu saints also make films on the other religion? # BoycottNetflix,” the third user wrote on the social media platform.
“Junaid Khan, Yash Raj Films and #Netflix will all be held responsible if this film tries to hurt the religious sentiments of Hindus by showing that sadhus and saints are miscreants and lustful, and thereby disrupts law and order. #BoycottNetflix Ban Maharaj Film,” read another comment.
Earlier this week, the Vishwa Hindu Parishad's youth wing, represented by the Bajrang Dal, raised objections to the movie and threatened to stall its release. A spokesperson said that to ensure there are no inappropriate scenes in the movie, they have asked the makers to show them the film before the release.
The film is based on the true events of the Maharaj Libel Case of 1862. The movie is directed by Siddharth P Malhotra and produced by Aditya Chopra under the banner of YRF Entertainment. Junaid plays the role of journalist and social reformer Karsandas Mulji in this film.
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