‘Maharaj’ Postponed?

Is Junaid Khan Junaid Khan is a prominent Pakistani singer, songw >> Read More... ’s debut film ‘Maharaj’ postponed?

Recent reports suggest the same. According to the Netflix calendar, ‘Maharaj’ was set to release directly on Netflix by 14 June. However, it’s less than four days remaining, and there are no signs of a teaser, forget any kind of promotion.

But why? ‘Maharaj’ is based on the 1862 ‘Maharaj libel case’, where Bombay High Court had passed an important decision in favor of the journalist’s freedom of expression. The case revolved around a dubious godman, and the exploitation of women under his watch. The movie is directed by Siddharth P Malhotra, and stars Junaid Khan, Jaideep Ahlawat Jaideep Ahlawat is an Indian film actor. He was bo >> Read More... , Sharvari Wagh Sharvari Wagh is an Indian actress and a model. Sh >> Read More... , and Shalini Pandey Shalini Pandey is an Indian film actress. She kick >> Read More... in the lead roles.

However, since the judgment had come out only a couple of years after the Revolt of 1857 was suppressed, many people view this case as a means to insult the Sanatana Dharma. This is why Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal have demanded a screening before the film’s release.

Incidentally, this is not the first time Netflix India had to face the wrath of the masses. Only last year, a movie ‘Annapoorni’ was taken down by Netflix, because the protestors alleged that the film deliberately mocked Sanatan rituals, and showed Hindus in a negative light.