Maharaj ending explained: Did JJ face any criminal charges after the defamation case against Karsandas?
Actor Junaid Khan has made his acting debut in Maharaj, a new Netflix film that gets into the historical struggle of Karsandas Mulji, a journalist and reformer in 1862 Bombay. The movie explores themes of societal reform and women's empowerment, focusing on Karsandas' courageous battle against exploitative rituals. Whether you have seen it or not, Maharaj blends real-life incidents with fictional elements, primarily centred around a defamation case against journalist Karsandas filed by Jadunath Maharaj aka JJ. For those seeking clarity on the film's ending, here is a simplified explanation of the ending of Maharaj:
What was the defamation case all about?
In the film, Kishori, engaged to Karsandas and a believer in Maharaj's divine powers, tragically takes her own life after Maharaj breaks her trust and hurts her faith as a holy man. Before her death, Kishori leaves a letter for Karsandas, urging him to expose Maharaj and his corruption.?
Determined to seek justice, Karsandas attempts to publish the truth in Dadabhai Naoroji's newspaper, but faces resistance and decides to launch his own paper, Satyaprakash. Through relentless effort, Karsandas exposes Maharaj's misdeeds despite attempts by Maharaj's followers to suppress the truth.?
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Maharaj retaliates by suing Karsandas for Rs. 50,000 and temporarily closing his temple gates, demanding an apology. However, fearing a loss of support, Maharaj eventually reopens the gates. The film portrays Karsandas' unwavering pursuit of truth and justice amidst societal challenges and personal tragedy.?
Maharaj ending: Does Karsandas win the defamation case filed by Jadunath Maharaj aka JJ?
As Karsandas challenges Maharaj's actions through his newspaper, he faces fierce opposition but finds unexpected support from allies. The climax of Maharaj culminates in a dramatic courtroom showdown where Karsandas, supported by numerous witnesses, exposes Maharaj's wrongdoing.?
Any criminal charges against JJ??
In the last scenes, Karsan is seen in the court, showing the locals that the man they were worshipping was actually a cruel impostor, not a holy man. Inspired by Karsan's courage, his widowed sister-in-law also testified against the impostor, which led about 30 other women to share their stories of abuse and harassment.
Despite all this, the court found the impostor not guilty, but the judge recommended starting criminal proceedings against him (JJ). Thanks to Karsan's efforts and the trial, people realised the truth about who they had been trusting. They understood that it was wrong to let women be mistreated in the name of tradition.?
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