Gujarat HC extends stay on release of Junaid Khan’s ‘Maharaj’

Updated: Jun 19th, 2024


The film ‘Maharaj’ starring Aamir Khan’s son Junaid Khan as a debutant has been embroiled in a controversy. The Gujarat High Court on June 18 extended the stay on the release ‘Maharaj’ which was scheduled to be released on the OTT platform on June 14.

The petitioner council, represented by followers of Vaishnavite Pushtimargi sect, argued that the film should not be released because it will offend religious sensibilities and may disrupt the law and order situation in the state.

They argued that the film had incorrectly portrayed a controversial historical judgment that ruled against the Vishnav sect’s Jadunathji Maharaj in 1862.

The movie may hurt the sentiments of Pushtimarg followers in the state.

They had argued that the then Supreme Court of Bombay’s British judges held anti-Hindu judgments at that time.

The other side represented by Netflix and Yash Raj Films, the production companies behind the film, argued that the film should be allowed to be released as it takes a lot of time, effort and money to make a film.

“The film has already suffered a huge loss by not being allowed to be released on June 14. There is no need for a Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) certificate to show the film on the OTT platform. 

“Moreover, the film does not fully present the controversial judgment, even if the court wants to see the film, we are ready. The film is about the case that was dismissed. Therefore, the High Court should now lift the stay against the release of the film,” said the defence.

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