Shalini Pandey says she is 'grateful' to the audience as 'Maharaj' turns 1

IANS June 21, 2025 411 views

Shalini Pandey shared a heartfelt note as 'Maharaj' completed one year, thanking fans for their love. Sharvari also expressed gratitude for the overwhelming response to her character Viraaj. The film, backed by YRF Entertainment, marked Junaid Khan's debut in Bollywood. Based on the 1862 Maharaj Libel Case, the movie explores a journalist's fight against a powerful religious leader.

"Your love gave Kishori life beyond the screen. Endlessly grateful to you." - Shalini Pandey
Mumbai, June 21: Actress Shalini Pandey won a lot of hearts with her sincere portrayal as Kishori in Siddharth P. Malhotra's "Maharaj".

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Shalini Pandey reflects on her role as Kishori in 'Maharaj'

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Sharvari thanks fans for embracing Viraaj's character

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Film marks Junaid Khan's Bollywood debut

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Based on the historic 1862 Maharaj Libel Case

As the movie clocked 1 on Saturday, Shalini used social media to express her gratitude to the audience for showering Kishori with love and admiration.

Her latest Instagram post read, "It’s been a year since you met Kishori.

I had already lived with her for a while, but your love gave her life beyond the screen. Endlessly grateful to you, and to the team that built Maharaj with heart."

Before this, Sharvari aka Viraaj also used social media to thank the audience for loving her character so much.

Sharvari penned on her official Instagram account, “Haan Ke Haan, A dialogue from the script of Maharaj is now an emotion for me! The love that y’all have given Viraaj has been too special.. From recreating the dance steps on the song to making reels on the dialogues to dressing up like Viraaj.. I just want to say thankyou for this love!"

Appreciating team 'Maharaj', she added, "Thankyouuu @yrf #AdityaChopra @siddharthpmalhotra @vaibhavi.merchant @jaideepahlawat @shalzp @Junaid @snehadesaiofficial @netflix_in @monalithakur03 & the whole cast & crew!"

"Aap sabhi ne mujhe itnaaaaa saara pyaar diya, aaj mera pyaar accept karenge? Bolo #HaanKeHaan ? Kyunki ‘Naa’ ka toh option hi nahi hai #1YearOfMaharaj,” Sharvari concluded the post.

Backed by YRF Entertainment, "Maharaj" further marked the Bollywood debut of Aamir Khan's son Junaid Khan.

Along with Shalini, Junaid, and Sharvari, acclaimed actor Jaideep Ahlawat also played a crucial role in the drama.

"Maharaj" is a cinematic adaptation of the landmark 1862 Maharaj Libel Case, and Saurabh Shah's novel based on the case. The film talks about the journey of a journalist who decides to fight a legal battle with a powerful religious leader of his town, exposing his unreligious practices.

Reader Comments

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Rahul K.
Shalini was simply brilliant in Maharaj! Her emotional scenes as Kishori really touched my heart. More power to her 👏 Hope to see her in more meaningful roles like this.
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Priya M.
Watched Maharaj twice on Netflix! Such a powerful story and all actors did justice to their roles. Shalini and Junaid's chemistry was subtle yet beautiful. More historical dramas please! 🇮🇳
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Amit S.
While I appreciate the performances, I felt the movie could have explored the historical context more deeply. The courtroom scenes were brilliant though! Jaideep Ahlawat stole the show.
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Neha T.
Shalini's performance was so natural! As someone from Gujarat, I could really connect with the cultural nuances she brought to Kishori's character. More regional authenticity in Bollywood please! ❤️
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Vikram J.
Junaid Khan's debut was decent but Shalini and Sharvari were the real stars of Maharaj. That courtroom scene where Shalini breaks down - goosebumps! YRF should make more such content-driven films.
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Sneha R.
Maharaj was such a refreshing change from typical masala movies! Shalini's subtle expressions spoke volumes. Hope Bollywood makes more films about India's rich history and social reformers 🙏

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