Siddharth P Malhotra, who is riding high on the success of Maharaj, has treated his viewers with a behind the scenes video, which is a perfect glimpse of what went into the making of the popular film. Starring Junaid Khan, Jaideep Ahlawat, Shalini Pandey and Sharvari Wagh, the BTS video features actors doing everything possible to get into the skin of their roles. Jaideep Ahlawat, who portrays Jadunath Maharaj, is seen flaunting his impressive weight transformation. “Started at the weight of 109 kgs, and now 84 kgs," the actor revealed in the video.
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As the video progresses, director Siddharth P Malhotra is seen expressing his deep connection to the project. Describing it as a “teamwork film” that is “very special” to him, Malhotra heaped praises on Junaid Khan, who made his acting debut with the film, which saw him play the role of Karsandas Mulji. “[Junaid] is putting in all the energy and the effort that is required out of him,” the director is heard praising Junaid in the video. Malhotra is also seen conveying his heartfelt gratitude to producer Aditya Chopra for his vision and support.
Siddharth P Malhotra’s directorial venture Maharaj has garnered widespread acclaim from both audiences and critics. Earlier, the film had topped OTT charts in India and 22 other countries. Five weeks later, the film continues to be in the Global Top 10 list for Non-English films.