‘Maharaj’s 1st look poster out: Junaid Khan's debut film to release on Netflix on this date

Aamir Khan’s son, Junaid Khan, is set to debut in acting with 'Maharaj.' After much anticipation, the film’s release date has been announced. The makers released the first look poster on Instagram, and shared that the movie will premiere on Netflix on June 14.

'Maharaj' also stars Jaideep Ahlawat and Shalini Pandey. Sharvari Wagh will be making a guest appearance in the film.

The official Netflix handle shared the first film’s poster and wrote, ‘The fight for the truth between a powerful man and a fearless journalist. Based on true events, Maharaj is releasing on June 14 June, only on Netflix!.’

In an interview with News18 Showsha, Shalini had opened up on her experience of working with Junaid. She said, ‘Junaid is a very easy breezy human being. He’s a good co-actor to work with. I had a lot of fun working with him. We’re in the same age group, so we had a blast during the shoot. Maharaj is one of his first projects, and so is mine. That’s why we had a very similar energy on set.’

The synopsis of the story reads, ‘The year is 1862, a time when there were only three universities in India, Rabindranath Tagore is a year old and the Sepoy Mutiny of 1857 continues to fan the flames of independence. Against all odds, one man takes a courageous stand in a landmark legal battle, a true story that’s now come to light in Maharaj — more than 160 years later.’

‘Karsandas Mulji, a journalist and social reformer, was a pioneering advocate for women’s rights and social reform. A student at Elphinstone College in Mumbai and a protégé of the scholar-leader Dadabhai Naoroji, he wrote on widow remarriage, stood up for the oppressed, and sowed the seeds of reform in society,’ it reads.

‘It all came to a head in the Maharaj Libel Case of 1862, which was ignited by allegations of misconduct by a prominent figure, the case garnered widespread attention and scrutiny, setting the stage for what many consider to be one of the most significant legal battles of all time,’ the synopsis read.

Also Watch | ‘King’ confirmed? Shah Rukh Khan accidentally reveals title of next film co-starring Suhana; fans react