'I just hope...': Junaid Khan says Maharaj has 'been a wild journey', reacts to positive feedback for his performance
Junaid Khan reacted to the positive feedback he's receiving for his performance in Maharaj and also shared a thought about his future in cinema.
Aamir Khan's son Junaid Khan reacted to the positive feedback he's been receiving after the release of the historical drama Maharaj. Junaid, who debuted in the film, shared his feelings about the overwhelmingly positive feedback to ANI.
Junaid said, "I cannot explain in words what I'm feeling right now. Maharaj has been a long and wild journey for me, but all's well that ends well I guess." Khan further added that the film was made with a lot of 'love and respect'. "Maharaj was made with a lot of love, respect, and passion, and I'm glad that the film and my performance are striking a chord with the audience at large," he added.
Speaking about his future in cinema, Junaid said, "I know I have miles to go and lots to improve upon. I just hope I get a cast and crew as supportive in all my future work."
On Friday, The Gujarat High Court lifted the interim stay to the release of Maharaj, observing that there is nothing derogatory in the movie and it does not target the Pushtimarg sect as alleged. In her order on Friday, the judge noted that the movie has been certified by CBFC and it does not target the sect.
Hours after the stay lifted, the producer issued a statement, clarifying their stand on the film. On the social media handles, YRF shared a statement that reads, "We are grateful to the judiciary for allowing the release of Maharaj, a film that celebrates one of the most important social reformers of our country, Karsandas Mulji. Karsandas, a hero and a devout Vaishnav, stood for righteousness, protected women and safeguarded his community and faith. Maharaj is a tribute to his indomitable fighting spirit and his courage to be on the right side of history."
The film is based on an 1862 libel case involving a Vaishnavite religious leader and social reformer Karsandas Mulji. Maharaj is currently streaming on Netflix.
(With inputs from ANI)
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