Junaid Khan-starrer Maharaj turned into scheduled to most desirable on June 14 on Netflix but the streaming giant halted its launch after the Gujarat High Court stayed its launch following a petition by using contributors of a Hindu sect who claimed the movie might harm their spiritual sentiments. Aamir Khan's son Junaid is making his debut with Maharaj. However, the film caught the attention of social media users on Wednesday with hashtags together with "Boycott Netflix" and "Ban Maharaj Film" trending on X (formerly Twitter). On Thursday, Aamir Khan changed into also trending on the social media platform in conjunction with numerous screenshots of his superhit film, PK.

Responding to a petition via individuals of Pushtimarg, a Vaishnava sect of Hinduism, the Gujarat High Court stayed the film's release on Thursday. A unmarried-decide bench of Justice Sangeeta Vishen handed the order in opposition to the film and issued notices to the Centre, Netflix and Yash Raj Films. The court has posted the matter for in addition listening to on June 18.Directed by using Siddharth P Malhotra and produced by using Aditya Chopra under YRF Entertainment, the film additionally stars Jaideep Ahlawat. Interestingly, unlike a mainstream film launching a celebrity son, there have been no trailers or teasers, barring a poster providing Jaideep and Junaid.

The poster suggests the 2 actors status aspect by using aspect with Jaideep's person carrying a 'tilak' on his brow at the same time as Junaid's character, a journalist, is dressed in a waistcoat.Though Netflix and YRF haven't officially commented at the controversy surrounding the film, they despatched a joint press word to news retailers. "We kindly request you to HOLD on publishing your reviews for the film 'Maharaj' on line, in print or on any social media structures, given the continued proceedings. Thank you on your aid and patience.

Sincerely, Team Netflix and YRF," the be aware read.

The petitioners claimed before the Gujarat High Court their spiritual sentiments would be "critically harm" if the film is authorized to be launched, and it is possibly to affect public order and incite violence towards followers of the sect.

About the film
According to a press release issued with the aid of Netflix in May, Maharaj is set in pre-unbiased India and is based at the Maharaj Libel Case of 1862, which turned into ignited by way of "allegations of misconduct by a outstanding discern". It follows Karsandas Mulji, a journalist and social reformer, who was a pioneering recommend for girls's rights and social reform.

''The case garnered enormous attention and scrutiny, placing the degree for what many keep in mind to be one of the most significant prison battles of all time," the streamer said.

VHP chief Sadhvi Prachi was one of the many X customers who known as for a ban on the movie. "Won't tolerate the disrespect of Sanatan Dharma (Sanatan Dharma ka apmaan sehen nahin karenge). Ban Maharaj Film. #BoycottNetflix," Prachi wrote at the microblogging website.

Maharaj also stars Shalini Pandey with Sharvari in a unique appearance. The movie is part of the multi-year creative partnership among Netflix and Yash Raj Films' virtual arm YRF Entertainment.