In the latest episode of BTS Stars, filmmaker Siddharth P Malhotra takes us behind the scenes of the making of Maharaj, the debut film of Aamir Khan's son Junaid Khan. The Netflix release is based on the life of Karsandas Mulji, a journalist and a social reformer. The director narrates how he recreated Bombay from the 1860s for the film, the backlash from a certain religious community, and the audience's reaction after it finally saw the light of day. Malhotra also talks about his filmi background and the big project he is going to make next
23 July,2024 08:20 PM IST
Set in pre-Independence India, Siddharth M Malhotra’s film Maharaj is inspired by the famous Maharaj libel case of 1862, focusing on the life of journalist and social reformer Karsandas Mulji, who challenged Jadunath Maharaj, a godman accused of sexually abusing his female devotees. The film marks the debut of Aamir Khan’s son Junaid, who plays Karsandas Mulji. The cast of Netflix's Maharaj discusses their characters and the preparation they did for their roles, bringing this powerful story to life. Junaid mentioned that this film is not an unconventional choice for him and that he takes tips from his father, Aamir Khan, for specific things. Jaideep Ahlawat talked about the physical transformation he underwent for his role and shared that his favourite artists are Irrfan and Tabu. The heroines of the movie, Sharvari and Shalini Pandey, also talked about their characters. Sharvari said she enjoyed eating Gujarati thali while shooting in Gujarat and discussed her process of learning the Gujarati language.
13 July,2024 06:34 PM IST
‘Maharaj’ actor Junaid Khan and director Siddharth P Malhotra discussed the production of the film and the hurdles it faced before its release. 'Maharaj' delves into the 1862 Maharaj Libel Case. The film stars Junaid Khan alongside Jaideep Ahlawat and Shalini Pandey, with a special appearance by Sharvari. Malhotra said, “The period of release was very painful. They say never judge a book by its cover, so our cover was just a poster and the judgement started from there. I cried a lot. But I am happy that now that the film has been released, it is being seen with the full intention for which it was made and it is now evident that there is nothing anti in it, it is pro-religion.” Khan said, “I have been auditioning since 2017, I liked the story when Siddharth P Malhotra approached me for the film. I loved the script when it was narrated to me and I had faith that Siddharth P Malhotra would make such a sensitive film properly”
01 July,2024 07:10 PM IST | Mumbai
In an insightful old interview, Hina Khan shared her thoughts on life's fleeting nature and her debut production venture, Wishlist. Hina Khan, known for her diverse roles in the entertainment industry, reflected on life's transient nature. She also discussed the profound themes explored in the project. In this old interview, Hina Khan offers a glimpse into her journey and aspirations as a producer, aiming to tell stories that endure and inspire.
29 June,2024 03:28 PM IST
Aamir Khan's son Junaid Khan's debut movie Maharaj released on Netflix last week, without much fanfare. The film's release got delayed owing to a court case for allegedly hurting religious sentiments. When asked about the pressure he faced while doing the movie, Junaid said he had fun while shooting the film. He added he is grateful for the positive response the film is finally getting post-release.
25 June,2024 10:54 PM IST | Mumbai
2023 is a year which will see a lot of newbies in the hindi film industry and that's not it. These are star kids we are talking about. On this father's day, let's look at famous bollywood fathers who will proudly see their kids who are foraying into the hindi film industry.Let's dig in and talk about star kids who are going to make their star fathers proud this year! Watch the full video to find out more!
19 June,2023 10:26 AM IST
This week, we spotted some of our favourite celebrities out and about in the streets of Mumbai. From Aamir Khan, Rakul Preet Singh to Nora Fatehi we've compiled all the celebrity sightings for you this week!
12 March,2021 12:00 AM IST | MumbaiADVERTISEMENT
