Junaid Khan, the eldest son of Aamir Khan, is making headlines with his acting debut in the Netflix film Maharaj. The film's release was marred by controversy, with allegations that it could offend religious sentiments.
In an exclusive interview, Junaid Khan and director Siddharth P Malhotra addressed the controversy and expressed their gratitude to the judiciary for facilitating the film's release. We were quite nervous, admitted Khan, acknowledging the uncertainty surrounding the court hearing.
Malhotra elaborated on the situation: When it's in court, there's no certainty about its outcome. It's like a live courtroom drama happening right before your eyes. He revealed that the team had been monitoring the court proceedings on YouTube.
We're forever indebted to the judiciary for recognizing the film's true intent, said Malhotra. The arguments could have taken any direction, but they judiciously determined that the film contains no offensive material.
The director urged audiences to approach the film impartially, hoping that as more people watch it, the preconceptions formed based on biased reviews will dissipate. All we ask is that people give the film a fair shot, said Malhotra. It was made with passion, and it deserves the chance to be judged on its own merits. If you don't appreciate it, that's understandable, but give it a chance.
There's a reason the film has a six-minute end credit, added Malhotra. Countless people have contributed both financially and emotionally. Consider their efforts when watching the film. Only extend your support if it resonates with you.
