Film "Maharaj" faced temporary Gujarat High Court stay, later lifted, for its portrayal of the 1862 Maharaj Libel Case.

Actors Junaid Khan, Jaideep Ahlawat, and filmmaker Siddharth P. Malhotra faced controversy and a temporary stay order for their film "Maharaj", based on the 1862 Maharaj Libel Case. The Gujarat High Court later lifted the stay, acknowledging that the film does not target any specific religious sentiment. The film team emphasizes their intention to make the film as a story, not to hurt anyone's sentiments.

June 26, 2024
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