MUMBAI: Among the many star kids debuts this year, Junaid Khan’s entry into the Hindi film industry was certainly one of the most highly anticipated one. The son of Aamir Khan, Junaid’s first look in ‘Maharaj’, alongside Jaideep Ahlawat, set high expectations among fans. While a stay order from the Gujarat High Court delayed the release, ‘Maharaj’ finally arrived on OTT platforms. Movie buffs who have already binge-watched the film are raving about Junaid’s performance.

The film has garnered significant praise from fans on Twitter.

One review read:

“And now talking about the performances & yes about Junaid Khan. All I can say is that I am floored. This is perhaps going to be remembered as one of the strongest, most impactful Bollywood debuts ever. Am not exaggerating. This was not at all an easy character to play.”

And now talking about the performances & yes about Junaid Khan. All I can say that I am floored. This is perhaps going to be remembered as one of the strongest, most impactful Bollywood debut ever. Am not exaggerating. This was not at all an easy character to play. #Maharaj pic.twitter.com/b2h56pqGYm

— Debi (@WhoDebi) June 21, 2024

Another Twitter review read:

“Just finished Maharaj, watched it only for Junaid, man can act for sure, he was decent in the movie and has a voice similar to Aamir. Also, the ending monologue was lit, way to go #JunaidKhan, would like to see him in intense roles.”

Just finished #Maharaj, watched it only for junaid, man can act for sure, he was decent in the movie and has a voice similar to Aamir.

Also the ending monologue was lit, way to go #JunaidKhan, would like to see him in intense roles. 💯

— Syed (@aamirsspk) June 21, 2024

Popular critic Upala KBR wrote:

“Now watching #Maharaj on @NetflixIndia. Loving it till now. Excited to watch it. Junaid Khan will be a revelation. A natural. An actor is born. Jaideep Ahlawat is superb. Something completely different. A special word of praise for producer Aditya Chopra & director @sidpmalhotra.”

Now watching #Maharaj on @NetflixIndia 🔥 Loving it till now. Excited to watch it.
Junaid Khan will be a revelation. A natural. An actor is born
Jaideep Ahlawat is superb. Something completely different
A special word of praise for producer Aditya Chopra & director @sidpmalhotra pic.twitter.com/r1hqlVMndl

— Upala KBR ❤ (@upalakbr999) June 21, 2024

Another tweet read:

“#Maharaj is a classic example of a good movie with a great social message made to suffer due to a false narrative. A great debut by #JunaidKhan. Hats off @yrf and Adi Chopra for backing this movie. Well done #Netflix”

#Maharaj is a classic example of a good movie with great social message made to suffer due to false narrative.

A great debut by #JunaidKhan. Hats off @yrf and Adi Chopra for backing this movie.

Well done #Netflix.

— ThakurSaab (Modi Ka Parivar) (@copyrighter19) June 21, 2024

RJ Animesh wrote:

“From the very first scene, Junaid Khan impresses with his acting chops in his first film #Maharaj! Super impressed by his acting prowess!”

From the very first scene, #JunaidKhan impresses with his acting chops in his first ever film #Maharaj! Super impressed by his acting prowess. pic.twitter.com/c8HPSGNrWE

— Rj Animesh (@Rj_Animesh) June 21, 2024

Another internet user shared: 
“This is perhaps going to be remembered as one of the strongest, most impactful Bollywood debuts ever. In the initial scenes I was like oh he smiles like his father & he is being a little clumsy but later on he made me forget all these and especially in the scenes with Jaideep Ahlawat and in the emotional breakdown scenes, Junaid's acting sparked like anything! Too good!👏🏾 #Maharaj."  
Meanwhile, a comment under the trailer on YouTube read: “Junaid Khan - that 'Nepo Kid' who can actually act good! Pretty impressed by his performance. From the debut film itself he is showing great potential.”

Junaid Khan’s debut might be the quietest of the year, but his performance is undoubtedly the loudest. We look forward to more stellar performances from this promising actor, who has already set a high standard with his first film.