Shalini Pandey on the controversy around Junaid Khan's Maharaj: We didn’t do anything to disrespect any religion
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Shalini Pandey on the controversy around Junaid Khan's Maharaj: We didn’t do anything to disrespect any religion

Hindustan Times  

Shalini Pandey, who played the role of Kishori in Jaideep Ahlawat and Junaid Khan-starrer Maharaj, has finally opened up about the controversy the film was embroiled in ahead of its digital release. Shalini Pandey was last seen in Maharaj {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} The release of Maharaja was temporarily halted by the Gujarat High Court following a petition from members of the Vaishnavite Pustimargi sect, who raised concerns about the representation of religious beliefs in the film. But, beyond a point I couldn’t do anything.” {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} Sharing how relieved the team is now that the film is out, Pandey says that everyone is happy the audience is liking it. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} The actor, who has starred in another Hindi project Jayeshbhai Jordaar besides this, opposite Ranveer Singh, says she has "strong opinions" about the controversies and stay order on the movie.

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Junaid Khan talks about stay order on Maharaj: Was confident that film will release
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Junaid Khan talks about stay order on Maharaj: Was confident that film will release

India Today  

Actor Junaid Khan, son of Aamir Khan, reflected on the time Gujarat High Court imposed a stay order on his debut film, Maharaj. Junaid Khan believed that despite the film's tumultuous start, he was confident it would eventually release. Thanking the Gujarat High Court, Siddharth added that the film was made carefully and wasn't against any religion. He said, "I …

Shalini Pandey on the controversy around Junaid Khan's Maharaj: We didn’t do anything to disrespect any religion
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Shalini Pandey on the controversy around Junaid Khan's Maharaj: We didn’t do anything to disrespect any religion

Hindustan Times  

Shalini Pandey, who played the role of Kishori in Jaideep Ahlawat and Junaid Khan-starrer Maharaj, has finally opened up about the controversy the film was embroiled in ahead of its digital release. Shalini Pandey was last seen in Maharaj The release of Maharaja was temporarily halted by the Gujarat High Court following a petition from members of the Vaishnavite Pustimargi …

Junaid Khan on his film 'Maharaj': 'A film that has been made with lot of love and respect...'
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Junaid Khan on his film 'Maharaj': 'A film that has been made with lot of love and respect...'

India TV News  

Junaid Khan is being showered with love and appreciation for his brilliant performance in his debut film Maharaj. "We are grateful to our judiciary for allowing the release of Maharaj, a film that celebrates one of the most important social reformers of our country, Karsandas Mulji," the production banner said. The Gujarat High Court on Friday observed that "Maharaj" did …

‘Maharaj’ movie review: Junaid Khan’s debut film means well, runs dull
9 months ago

‘Maharaj’ movie review: Junaid Khan’s debut film means well, runs dull

The Hindu  

It’s a rare privilege, for any movie, to reflect the destiny of its subject matter. Over 150 years later, Maharaj — a Netflix film based on Karsandas’s life and starring Aamir Khan’s son Junaid in his debut role — had its release temporarily suspended following a petition by members of a religious sect. On June 21, lifting the stay a …

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