So I impulsively clicked on a movie on Netflix yesterday, and by sheer coincidence, it turned out to be this one.
I will likely drop some spoilers ahead, so read on at your own risk.
It took me a bit to recognize Junaid, whose performance was surprisingly good for a newbie. If this movie is anything to judge by, he rises above the usual crop of nepotism duds. Shalini Pandey also brought her A-game, along with the rest of the cast.
The sickening "charan seva" ritual, where women and their families, in the name of devotion, willingly subjected themselves to the vile, predatory "maharajs" and their sexual exploitation, all while deeming it an honor, has me stunned. Even Kishori, an educated woman, was blindsided until it was too late. I was absolutely horrified, just like Karsan das in the movie. Blind faith is a one way ticket to hell, no doubt about it!
It's one of those movies, much like OMG, that hammers home an essential truth — NEVER overlook your common sense and critical thinking in the name of blind faith and NEVER, under any circumstances, bestow your reverence upon anyone or anything that isn't god — especially not those deceitful priests and fraudulent godmen who have tricked their way to a position of power.
It’s utterly horrifying how predators and sexual offenders hide behind the facade of religious or moral authority. Makes me wonder why there are so many of them and why they infest every religion and institution. This world is a dark and dangerous place, and this movie is one of those wake up calls to stay vigilant, and rise up against those who seek to wield god-like power over people.
And let’s not ignore the silent herd, who have soaked up their own oppression and pass it down through the generations! Their inaction doesn't just suffocate the brave few who dare to speak up, it binds them tighter to their own chains. It's a tragic, maddening sight.
But it’s always cathartic watching vile creatures like the "maharaj" get dethroned and served a nice slice of justice in movies!
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