The Netflix film, Maharaj, depicts the famous Maharaj Libel Case of 1862 and Karsandas Mulji's fearless efforts as a journalist to expose the corruption and immoral actions of a religious leader. It plays with the themes of religion versus morality as well as justice and journalistic integrity. Maharaj marks the debut of Junaid Khan, Aamir Khan's son, as Karsandas Mulji.