Based on a real-life historic court case, a bold journalist questions a revered leader's immoral behavior.Based on a real-life historic court case, a bold journalist questions a revered leader's immoral behavior.Based on a real-life historic court case, a bold journalist questions a revered leader's immoral behavior.
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Reviewers say 'Maharaj' is a historical drama tackling blind faith and social reform, lauded for its narrative and performances. Junaid Khan's debut and Jaideep Ahlawat's antagonist role are highlighted, though opinions on Khan's performance differ. The film's production, cinematography, and historical context are praised, yet some criticize the screenplay and pacing. It's seen as a resonant, thought-provoking piece on truth and justice.
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The film was suddenly shown without any marketing for it, just some news about the participation of Junaid Khan, son of the star Aamir Khan, in the film, in addition to the battle between the film makers and the courts.
The film, from my point of view, is a Bollywood film with all the elements of enjoyable home viewing, but I was I hope that the film tends to narrate history and events in more depth, without songs, performances, and melodramatic dialogues.
The scenery and sets, the costumes and music, the cinematography and the direction, are all good factors in this film.
The acting is very good and a successful start for Junaid Khan, and I hope to see his upcoming works. The film is worth watching, but I expected it to be stronger than what I saw.
The film, from my point of view, is a Bollywood film with all the elements of enjoyable home viewing, but I was I hope that the film tends to narrate history and events in more depth, without songs, performances, and melodramatic dialogues.
The scenery and sets, the costumes and music, the cinematography and the direction, are all good factors in this film.
The acting is very good and a successful start for Junaid Khan, and I hope to see his upcoming works. The film is worth watching, but I expected it to be stronger than what I saw.
I didnt like the Bollywood style, expected something more refined here since its a historical case. I really liked Junaid's acting at the court scene, somewhere in the middle of the movie he got totally absorbed by the character, and giving it a great finish.
I didn't like the Sharavari's character, was too 80s Bollywood flirty female. Loved the performance of the first actress.
Somehow Jaideep Ahlawat failed to impress me, this is the first time I must say.
Im glad though that this movie was made and really its required for people to understand how carried away they get by religion, customs and traditions.
I didn't like the Sharavari's character, was too 80s Bollywood flirty female. Loved the performance of the first actress.
Somehow Jaideep Ahlawat failed to impress me, this is the first time I must say.
Im glad though that this movie was made and really its required for people to understand how carried away they get by religion, customs and traditions.
I watched the movie 'Maharaj', it talks about a very old ritual called "Charan Seva" which is actually very unhuman and we are surprised to know that ritual still exists in different ways.
When some rituals who made by human become religion then majority of devotees accept and follow. Its very difficult to raise our voice against that types of unhuman activities.
How simple man named 'Karsan Dass' raised his voice against?
How to expose and deal with very old unhumnan ritual when all accepted already?
How to hold self believe when every one against with him?
This type of movie we require because some bad rituals still exists in every religion. So don't think that is only one religion problem.
All the department of movie like story, screenplay, Direction, acting are decent and yes because this is first movie of Amir Khan's son Junaid Khan so people's special eyes on this movie too.
When some rituals who made by human become religion then majority of devotees accept and follow. Its very difficult to raise our voice against that types of unhuman activities.
How simple man named 'Karsan Dass' raised his voice against?
How to expose and deal with very old unhumnan ritual when all accepted already?
How to hold self believe when every one against with him?
This type of movie we require because some bad rituals still exists in every religion. So don't think that is only one religion problem.
All the department of movie like story, screenplay, Direction, acting are decent and yes because this is first movie of Amir Khan's son Junaid Khan so people's special eyes on this movie too.
The movie is based on an objectionable illicit and old social practice by religious leaders in British India and a social reformer's fight against it. The antagonist is a veteran actor who did his part splendidly, the protagonist is a debut actor who did a good job considering its his debut, but there's certainly scope for him to polish his skills. The actress and side actors were good at their parts as well. The movie seemed a little too "bollywoody" at times, but quickly comes back on track. I don't think the movie did a good job at convincing us that the movie is set in 19th century India because at times the behaviour of the characters amongst each other made it lack authenticity. Overall, the movie is a good one-time watch.
Any who crosses the dignity n sanctity of Vedic injunctions for ulterior selfish motives misusing n misguiding needs to be taught a lesson. That's the theme of the movie. Story revolves around a true historical court case of 1862 in Bombay portraying the fight between a self claimed saint n a social reformer. A socially highly relevant film with an amazing sets, cast n execution. Storytelling has been powerful. Definitely worth a watch. Available on Netflix. My ratings 7/10!
Any who crosses the dignity n sanctity of Vedic injunctions for ulterior selfish motives misusing n misguiding needs to be taught a lesson. That's the theme of the movie. Story revolves around a true historical court case of 1862 in Bombay portraying the fight between a self claimed saint n a social reformer. A socially highly relevant film with an amazing sets, cast n execution. Storytelling has been powerful. Definitely worth a watch. Available on Netflix. My ratings 7/10!
Any who crosses the dignity n sanctity of Vedic injunctions for ulterior selfish motives misusing n misguiding needs to be taught a lesson. That's the theme of the movie. Story revolves around a true historical court case of 1862 in Bombay portraying the fight between a self claimed saint n a social reformer. A socially highly relevant film with an amazing sets, cast n execution. Storytelling has been powerful. Definitely worth a watch. Available on Netflix. My ratings 7/10!
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