New Delhi: A day before its premiere on Netflix, the new film \u201cMaharaj,\u201d starring Aamir Khan\u2019s son Junaid Khan, is facing calls for a boycott on social media. Hashtags like #BoycottNetflix, #BanMaharajFilm, and #AamirKhan trended on X (formerly Twitter) .<\/p>\n
\u201cMaharaj,\u201d which was produced and directed by Aditya Chopra and Siddharth P. Malhotra, is set in pre-independence India. It is based on the historic Maharaj Libel Case of 1862. The movie stars Junaid Khan as journalist Karsandas Mulji and Jaideep Ahlawat as Jadunathji Brijratanji Maharaj, a leader of the Vallabhacharya sect. The story focuses on Mulji\u2019s fight for women\u2019s rights and social justice.<\/p>\n
Despite interest in the film, its release has caused controversy. Some pro-Hindutva groups claim it shows religious leaders in a bad light. The Bajrang Dal has even demanded a private screening and threatened legal action if their demands are not met.<\/p>\n
The filmmakers have chosen not to promote \u201cMaharaj\u201d with teasers or trailers, only releasing a poster with the lead characters. Although this unusual approach caused a backlash, it has also increased curiosity.<\/p>\n
The backlash against \u201cMaharaj\u201d underscores ongoing sensitivities around cultural and religious representations in media. Although the movie explores a significant historical event, the way religious people are portrayed in it has generated controversy and demands a content review as well as possible delays in the movie\u2019s release. As Junaid Khan\u2019s debut comes near, the argument over artistic expression vs cultural sensitivity in modern storytelling heated up.<\/p>\n
This controversy is part of a larger pattern of protests against content on streaming platforms that some believe is anti-Hindu. Netflix previously withdrew the film \u201cAnnapoorani\u201d after similar complaints.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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