Durgesh Kumar, widely known for his role as Banrakas in the popular web series Panchayat, is gearing up to join the cast of the upcoming Netflix movie Maharaj. The actor garnered immense popularity with his performance in Panchayat season 3 and will share the screen with Junaid Khan. The film marks the debut of Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan’s son in what promises to be a gripping historical drama.
Netflix’s Maharaj cast: Panchayat 3’s ‘Banrakas’ Durgesh Kumar will be seen next with Junaid Khan
Durgesh Kumar, the new social media sensation, is joining the cast of Maharaj. The eagerly anticipated film features Junaid Khan in his debut role. The first look poster shows Junaid alongside Jaideep Ahlawat. It was recently released and has already piqued audiences’ curiosity.
The official Netflix Instagram handle shared the announcement poster on May 29, 2024. With the caption, “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!”
Soon after, Durgesh Kumar, excited about his upcoming movie, took to Instagram to share the poster and announce his involvement in the film. For those unaware, the actor has previously appeared in films like Highway, Sultan, Sanju, and Dhadak. Now, he is gearing up to take on a whole different Panchayat’s in Maharaj.
The upcoming Netflix production has taken inspiration from the 1862 Maharaja Libel Case. Furthermore, it features a stellar cast, including Jaideep Ahlawat, Sharvari Wagh, and Shalini Pandey. Junaid Khan plays Karsandas Mulji, a journalist and social reformer who advocated for women’s rights and social change. Mulji was a student at Elphinstone College in Mumbai. Mulji, a protégé of the scholar-leader Dadabhai Naoroji, wrote extensively on widow remarriage and stood against social injustices.
All in all, fans eagerly await the release of Maharaj. The film will premiere on Netflix on June 14, 2024. Stay tuned for more updates!
