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Mahakal's notorious crimes included the murder of Sub-Inspector Uma Jadhav's parents, funding crime in Shivapur, and attempting to murder Lakshya and his friends. He terrorized Shivapur during the festival of Mahashivratri, leaving a trail of destruction and fear. Driven by a desire for power
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Mahakal's personality was defined by his ruthlessness, cunning, and sadistic nature. He was power-hungry and manipulative, using his intelligence and strategic thinking to evade capture. However, his downfall came when he was defeated by Lakshya, Mahesh, and Bappa with Gangaram's help.
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being the first. He provided the voiceover for the character throughout the film. Mahesh revealed during the publication of his autobiography "
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