Maharaj is directed by Siddharth P.
Junaid has played the role of the 19th century social reformer named Karsandas Mulji in Maharaj.
Junaid Khan, son of Bollywood superstar Aamir khan, has made his acting debut with the film Maharaj. His film was released directly on the OTT platform Netflix. This film was released on June 14, 2024, creating an uproar across the nation and beyond. The audience is liking the film. Maharaj, directed by Siddharth P Malhotra is making waves on OTT and is trending at number one in India. It has also been successful in securing its place in the top-10 in other 22 countries. Siddharth P Malhotra has posted on Instagram, with the caption: “My film Maharaj is #1 in India; #2 in the world and has entered the top-10 list in 22 countries. He also thanked his entire team and the audience for giving Maharaj a chance.”
In this film, Junaid has played the role of the 19th century social reformer named Karsandas Mulji. Jaideep Ahlawat played the role of Jadunath Maharaj, Shalini Pandey played Kishori, whereas Sharvari Wagh played Viraj.
The film has inspired the audience with its storyline and social message. It reflects that the places of worship and religion are good for people, instead of worshipping people who claim themselves God, we should focus directly on the divine. It also suggests that we should not blindly follow traditions.
Maharaj has made great strides with Asia and GCC countries in terms of viewership on OTT, with India, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Maldives taking the largest share at No 1. Bahrain, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Sri Lanka and Thailand have entered the top 10.
In the African continent, the film is also at number 1 in Mauritius and Kenya, Morocco, Nigeria and Reunion. In South America, the film is trending in Guadeloupe, Trinidad and Tobago, while in Europe, the film is trending in Luxembourg.
Since its release, Maharaj has been appreciated a lot by the critics. The latest data from the streaming platform shows that the film has garnered 5.3 million views on the global label from June 24 to June 30, 2024.This film is based on the 1862 court case in Bombay known as The Maharaja’s Liable Case.
Junaid khan, in an interview, also expressed his view regarding the script that it was lovely and inherently dramatic. He also said that he did not think about this film as conventional or unconventional when he was asked. He also claimed that the film’s topic is a sensitive one.
