Maharaj (2024 film)
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| Directed by | Siddharth P. Malhotra |
| Produced by | Aditya Chopra |
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| Cinematography | Adri Thakur |
| Edited by | Shweta Venkat |
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| Distributed by | Netflix |
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Running time | 131 minutes[1] |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
Maharaj[2] is a 2024 Indian Hindi-language historical drama directed by Siddharth P. Malhotra. The film is produced by YRF Entertainment. It stars Junaid Khan, Jaideep Ahlawat and Shalini Pandey in lead roles. The film is based on the Maharaj Libel Case and Saurabh Shah's novel. The Gujarat High Court stayed the release of the film, based on a Hindu group's plea that claimed the film could incite violence against followers of a Hindu sect.[3][4] Maharaj released on 21 June 2024 on Netflix.[5]
Cast
- Junaid Khan as Karsandas Mulji
- Jaideep Ahlawat as Maharaj Jadunath
- Shalini Pandey as Kishori
- Sharvari as Viraaj (Special Appearance)
- Sunil Gupta as Dadabhai Naoroji
- Meher Vij as Vahuji, JJ's wife
- Jamie Alter as Arnsty
- Priyal Gor as Leelavati
- Edward Sonnenblick as Justice Sausse
- Vaibhav Tatwawadi as Dr Bhau Daji Lad
- Ananya Agarwal as Devi
Reception
Saibal Chatterjee of NDTV rated this film 2 stars out of 5 and said "For all the elements that work in Maharaj, there is a whole bunch of others that don't. A period drama that has so much to say has never felt so inert and ineffectual."[6] Sana Farzeen of India Today gave 3.5 stars out of five and writes in her review that "Junaid Khan, as a first-timer, looks confident and at ease on screen. 'Maharaj' is an unconventional and brave debut choice, and Khan captures your attention. As expected, Jaideep Ahlawat once again gives a flawless performance. He is as effortless as JJ."[7] Monika Rawal Kukreja of Hindustan Times said "Though Maharaj is set in the pre-independence era, the story and the fight against 'bhakt culture' holds relevance in today's times.""[8] Renuka Vyavahare The Times of India rated 2.5 stars out of 5 and stated "Based on a true story, unlike the impression given, the film isn’t a courtroom thriller. It’s a historical drama retelling the events that led to the court case fought in the British court of Bombay."[9]
References
- ^ "Maharaj (15)". British Board of Film Classification. 22 June 2024. Retrieved 22 June 2024.
- ^ PTI (21 June 2024). "Gujarat HC lifts stay on release of 'Maharaj,' debut film of Aamir Khan's son". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 22 June 2024.
- ^ "Court stays release of 'Maharaj', here's everything you need to know about Maharaj Libel Case of 1862".
- ^ dkbj (6 June 2024). "Junaid Khan-starrer 'Maharaj' went through 30 writing drafts, 100-plus narrations » Yes Punjab - Latest News from Punjab, India & World". Yes Punjab - Latest News from Punjab, India & World. Retrieved 14 June 2024.
- ^ "Ira Khan, Kiran Rao Form Junaid's Cheer Squad After Release Of His Debut Film Maharaj".
- ^ Chatterjee, Saibal. "Maharaj Review: Junaid Khan Tries Gamely To Rise Above The Tameness Of The Script". NDTV. Retrieved 22 June 2024.
- ^ Farzeen, Sana. "'Maharaj' Review: Junaid Khan's debut deserves more attention than controversy". India Today. Retrieved 22 June 2024.
- ^ Kukreja, Monika Rawal. "Maharaj review: Junaid Khan's debut has powerful storytelling but lacks impact; Jaideep Ahlawat is terrific". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 22 June 2024.
- ^ Vyavahare, Renuka. "MAHARAJ REVIEW : JUNAID KHAN MAKES A PROMISING DEBUT IN A SLUGGISH HISTORICAL DRAMA". The Times of India. Retrieved 21 June 2024.