The newly-released Netflix film 'Maharaj' boasts of progressive themes and a star-studded cast, but fails to deliver on its promises. Based on a true story and set in 1860s Bombay, the film follows the life of Karsan, a journalist who champions women's rights. However, the film's protagonist is actually a terrible person who shamelessly gaslights and abandons his fiancee after she is raped by a powerful local priest. With questionable morals and lazy writing, 'Maharaj' is an utter disappointment.