Maharaj

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.

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.

Maharaj is a pretty decent movie fitting for OTT release. It is well made and brings a real story based on a infamous landmark court case of the 19th century to the screen. Like most period dramas based on stories from 150+ years ago, it represents some fiction and some facts but the movie captures the main essence of the main story. The topic is handled delicately by the director even though the ending seems a bit filmy.

The highlight of the movie is the talented Jaideep Ahlawat who looks divinely evil with a chilling and charismatic smile as the movie's titular antagonist. He truly raises the movie with a very subtle performance. Junaid does a decent job as the movie's protagonist in his debut feature. There are some similarities in acting style with his superstar father Aamir but Junaid lacks the screen and vocal presence of his father. He is decent and does a good job in the movie but at this stage doesnt really sparkle as one would hope. It is still a grounded and well performed role in a serious drama. Only time and mainstream movies will tell if he is a commercially viable actor or a good character actor.

The other actors are decent especially Shalini Pandey who does a good job. Sharvari looks good and is pretty energetic but her role doesnt help the storyline a lot. The sets, design and costumes are pretty good for a period drama. Some of the dialogs are exceptional. The songs are average and actually not required for a movie of such a genre. Overall a decent watch but nothing great. The only 2 reasons to watch the movie are Jaideep Ahlawat for his towering presence and Junaid Khan for the purpose of sheer curiosity. 7/10.

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.

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!