Bollywood fans are eagerly awaiting the debut of Junaid Khan, the son of actor Aamir Khan. Junaid is gearing up to make his first on-screen appearance in the period drama Maharaj, which will premiere on Netflix soon. The announcement on Wednesday via social media also featured the film’s teaser poster.
What is Junaid Khan, Jaideep Ahlawat’s Maharaj release date & platform?
In his debut role, Junaid Khan will star in Netflix’s upcoming movie Maharaj. The news comes after much buzz around his possible upcoming films. On May 29, 2024, the streaming giant took to Instagram to give a name to all the buzz. This historical drama, directed by Siddharth P Malhotra and produced by Aditya Chopra’s YRF Entertainment, also stars Shalini Pandey, Sharvari Wagh, and Jaideep Ahlawat. Maharaj is scheduled to be released exclusively on Netflix on June 14, 2024.
Netflix shared the film’s poster with an intriguing message. It captioned, “The fight for the truth between a powerful man and a fearless journalist. Based on true events – Maharaj is releasing on 14 June, only on Netflix!”
For all those wondering, what the upcoming film is going to be all about, here are the details. According to the official synopsis, “The year is 1862, a time when there were only three universities in India, Rabindranath Tagore is a year old and the Sepoy Mutiny of 1857 continues to fan the flames of independence. Against all odds, one man takes a courageous stand in a landmark legal battle, a true story that’s now come to light in Maharaj — more than 160 years later.”
Maharaj will depict the historic 1862 Maharaja Libel Case, a landmark legal battle. Junaid Khan plays Karsandas Mulji, a fearless journalist and social reformer who championed women’s rights and societal reforms. Mulji was a Elphinstone College in Mumbai student and a disciple of the esteemed Dadabhai Naoroji. The latter was known for his advocacy for widow remarriage and his efforts to uplift the oppressed.
Junaid Khan’s debut film Maharaj will stream on Netflix from June 14, 2024.
