When Aamir Khan and family visited Maharaj sets to support Junaid Khan for his debut with Siddharth P Malhotra : Bollywood News

Maharaj directed by Siddharth P Malhotra, is trending globally on a leading OTT platform. The movie started streaming on Netfix last month amidst positive response from the critics and audience alike. The film marks the debut of Junaid Khan, son of Aamir Khan, who plays the role of Karsandas Mulji.

When Aamir Khan and family visited Maharaj sets to support Junaid Khan for his debut with Siddharth P Malhotra

It is now learnt that on the first day of the shoot, Aamir Khan and his family visited the sets to encourage Junaid and the team, wishing them success for the film. A few pictures have surfaced on social media that show Aamir hugging Junaid and interacting with the rest of the cast and crew members.

Malhotra also took to social media sharing some special memories with the cast and crew of his film, Maharaj. The post stated, “Happy happy memories and fun times whilst making #maharaj #junaidkhan @shalzp @jaideepahlawat @sharvari #teammaharaj”

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Maharaj, after reigning at #1 in India, Maldives, Mauritius, Bangladesh and Pakistan, has made it to the Top 10 charts in 22 countries on the OTT platform. Ever since it landed on OTT, it grabbed second spot in India, proving Malhotra's caliber as a filmmaker. With this film, Malhotra once again showcased his talent for delivering impactful stories with a strong social message. Since its release, the film has received widespread acclaim from both the audiences and the critics.

Maharaj is based on the real Maharal Libel Case of 1862 where Karsandas Mulji, a journalist and social reformer, exposed a fake Godmen called Maharaj. The film also starred Shalini Pandey and Sharvari.

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