In pre independent India, journalist Karsandas Mulji exposes the misconduct of a prominent religious guru, Jadunath Maharaj, in what becomes the landmark "Maharaj Libel Case" of 1862. As Mulji publish... Read more
In pre independent India, journalist Karsandas Mulji exposes the misconduct of a prominent religious guru, Jadunath Maharaj, in what becomes the landmark "Maharaj Libel Case" of 1862. As Mulji publishes his findings, the guru brings a defamation case against him. The courtroom becomes a battleground of truth, power, belief and reform. Mulji must navigate threats, societal backlash and his own conscience. Meanwhile Maharaj's influence across his followers unravels as the case reveals the complex interplay of faith, privilege and justice. Show less
Maharaj is a drama of reckoning - when a religious towering figure is challenged by a young man's pen, every ritual, every symbol, and every following must face the light of scrutiny. The film paints a world where tradition meets modern conscience, where courage is measured in newspapers and courtrooms, and where the question is not only who wears the robe of reverence, but who answers when doubt is spoken.
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When truth takes on blind reverence, who speaks for the voiceless
The 1862 Maharaj Libel Case where journalist Karsandas Mulji was sued by a religious leader.
Junaid Khan makes his acting debut.
Siddharth P. Malhotra directed it.
The clash between religious authority and press freedom.
It faced a high court stay before release due to concerns over religious sentiments.
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