Gather around, Bollywood aficionados, because Bollywood Newshound Nisha is here to spill the chai on the latest buzz from B-town! 🍵✨
Ladies and gentlemen, the prodigal son has arrived! Yes, I’m talking about Junaid Khan, Aamir Khan’s offspring, who has finally graced our screens with his debut film Maharaj. After overcoming a little legal drama (because what’s a Bollywood release without some courtroom action?), the film is now streaming on Netflix as of June 21, 2024. And oh boy, it had already set the social media world ablaze even before its release!
But let’s dive right into the meat of this cinematic feast. Junaid plays Karsidas Mulji, a journalist and social reformer who fought for women’s rights in pre-independent India. A role so heavy, it could probably give even seasoned actors a run for their money. The film orbits around the 1862 Maharaj Libel Case and stars Jaideep Ahlawat, Shalini Pandey, and Sharvari Wagh. Directed by Siddharth P. Malhotra and produced by Aditya Chopra, this film is already gathering rave reviews.
And speaking of rave reviews, the netizens have a lot to say! One zealous viewer couldn’t contain their excitement and tweeted:
“Thoughts after watching #Maharaj- First of all, I want to say loudly that @yrf and @sidpmalhotra deserve a pat on the back for choosing to make a film on a topic like this in such a sensitive country like ours! It was so nauseating to know that such things once existed!”
Another fan couldn’t stop gushing over Junaid’s performance:
“And now talking about the performances, yes, about Junaid Khan. All I can say is that I am floored. This is perhaps going to be remembered as one of the strongest and most impactful Bollywood debuts ever. I am not exaggerating. This was not at all an easy character to play.”
A Bollywood enthusiast wrote:
“I was very excited about #Maharaj after all the reviews, but the movie exceeded expectations by a margin! It has an intense plot, some great performances, spectacular visuals, and soulful music; it also gives you a lot to think about. A powerful debut by Junaid Khan!”
And here’s one that’s sure to make Papa Aamir shed a proud tear (or three):
“Sorry Aamir, I think I will admire your son Junaid for a while.”
Another comment that caught my eye:
“#maharaj #JunaidKhan natural acting makes the movie more interesting. @NetflixIndia, watch it.”
As if that wasn’t enough, Junaid is already gearing up for his next two projects. One will see him sharing the screen with the incredibly talented Sai Pallavi, whose shoot snippets have gone viral. The other is a romantic comedy featuring Khushi Kapoor. Talk about hitting the ground running!
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So, here’s the lopsided moral of the story: In Bollywood, it’s not just about surviving the courtroom drama; it’s about thriving through it and coming out with stellar reviews. If you’re Aamir Khan’s kid, you better bring your A-game, and Junaid Khan has done just that. Bravo, young Maharaj, bravo! 👏🎬
Stay tuned for more gossip and giggles from your one and only Bollywood Newshound Nisha!
