Aamir Khan's son, Junaid Khan, is set to make his debut in a film titled , which hits Netflix this June. The historical drama, co-starring Jaideep Ahlawat, is based on the captivating Maharaj Libel Case of 1862, considered a landmark legal battle in Indian history. The film's intriguing first-look poster released today (May 29) has already sparked curiosity about the plot.
But what exactly was the Maharaj Libel Case? Buckle up, history buffs, as we delve into this fascinating true story. , starring Junaid Khan in the lead role, will see him as journalist and social reformer Karsandas Mulji. FYI, Mulji was a champion for the marginalised and a voice for the voiceless.
His fight extended beyond the confines of a printing press, encompassing critical social issues of the time. Widow remarriage, a practice considered taboo in 19th-century India, was one of the causes he championed. The Maharaj Libel Case of 1862 in British India ignited a firestorm.
Journalist Karsandas Mulji, critical of the Vallabhacharya sect's practices, accused its leader, the Maharaj, of immorality in a Gujarati newspaper. This challenged the Maharaj's revered status and led to a libel suit. .
Mulji's defence hinged on press freedom to expose societal wrongs. The landmark verdict, acquitting Mulji, established the right to critique religious practices and bolstered social reform movements. It also brought increased scrutiny to the Vallabhacharya sect, forever altering the landscape of religious authority an.
