A poster of Maharaj. (courtesy: netflix_in)
New Delhi:
Yash Raj Movies (YRF) issued an announcement after the Gujarat High Court lifted the keep on the discharge of Aamir Khan‘s son Junaid Khan’s debut movie Maharaj. Junaid Khan’s debut movie is now obtainable for streaming on Netflix. The court docket’s ruling acknowledged that the film, primarily based on the occasions surrounding the 1862 Maharaj Libel Case, doesn’t goal to disrespect any neighborhood’s sentiments.
Of their assertion, YRF expressed gratitude for the judiciary’s choice to permit the discharge of Maharaj. The assertion learn, “We’re grateful to the judiciary for permitting the discharge of Maharaj, a movie that celebrates probably the most necessary social reformers of our nation, Karsandas Mulji. Karsandas, a hero and a religious Vaishnav, stood for righteousness, protected ladies and safeguarded his neighborhood and religion. Maharaj is a tribute to his indomitable combating spirit and his braveness to be on the appropriate aspect of historical past.”
The assertion added, “Yash Raj Movies has a 50-year-old legacy of championing India, its tales, its individuals, tradition & heritage. Now we have by no means produced a movie that has tarnished the status of our nation or our countrymen. Hope you watch Maharaj and be a part of us in saluting Karsandas. Thank You.”
Initially scheduled for launch on June 14, Maharaj confronted delays when the Excessive Court docket intervened following objections from a bunch of businessmen who feared the movie may offend Vaishnav non secular sensitivities. Nevertheless, after Justice Sangeeta Okay. Vishen personally considered the movie, she allowed Netflix to proceed with its streaming. Alongside Junaid Khan, the film options Jaideep Ahlawat and Sharvari Wagh in important roles.
