Siddharth P Malhotra Discusses Casting Junaid Khan In 'Maharaj'

Siddharth P Malhotra is enjoying the positive reception of his latest film, 'Maharaj'. This OTT release features Aamir Khan's son, Junaid Khan, in his debut role alongside Jaideep Ahlawat, Shalini Pandey, and Sharvari Wagh. The audience has warmly welcomed the film, with Junaid Khan receiving significant praise for his performance.

Malhotra emphasised the importance of casting in filmmaking. "Casting is as important as the direction. Without an apt cast, the direction wouldn't have the kind of impact that you as a filmmaker want to make on the audience. Shanoo Sharma and I had an extensive discussion on who would be the right fit to play Jadunath Maharaj and Karsandas Mulji, and we found them in Jaideep Ahlawat and Junaid Khan, respectively. Junaid has definitely inherited his father's strong work ethic and acting talent. Jaideep, on the other hand, is such a power-packed performer that he elevates every scene he's in. Shalini and Sharvari make an impact in every frame they're a part of. Couldn't have asked for a better cast, a better team," Malhotra stated.

On Instagram, Siddharth P Malhotra expressed gratitude towards casting director Shanoo Sharma. He wrote, "They say you have half the battle won when your casting is done right. May it be #wearefamily #hichki or #maharaj the one common title and factor is my angel @shanoosharmarahihai she hears the script sometimes even before the producer or others do."