What purpose did Guruji have with Ganesh Gaitonde 20 years in advance?

In the Netflix web series Sacred Games, it is revealed by Jojo that for the last 20 years, they were making a fool out of Gaitonde. Everytime he believed he was immortal, he was being saved by Guriji's group. Every aspect of his life for 20 years was scripted by Guruji and his group.

The question has to be asked. What purpose did fooling Gaitonde serve? Why was he so important and integral to the plan? That they had to choose him 20 years in advance?

If only a sacrifice is to be needed, why not Bhosle? He was a member of the group too.

I do not understand the motivation or importance of this plot element

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Did Gaitonde sleep with Guruji?

While in the beginning their equation is shown to be purely 'guru-shishya', as the episode goes on, it is revealed that Guruji and Gaitonde develop a sexual relationship as well. This is shown in a quick shot of Guruji and Gaitonde having sex.

What is the plan of Guruji in Sacred Games?

So Guruji's ultimate plan is to start a nuclear war between India and Pakistan, triggering off a chain of events that will lead to a nuclear holocaust. He aims to build his 'Satyug' from this nuclear rubble.

What happened to Guruji in Sacred Games?

Pankaj Tripathi's Guruji is one of the key characters in this season of Sacred Games. 6. That's how Guruji died? Gaitonde is drugged and he suffocates Guruji with his 'Kaal Granth'.

Why did Guruji wanted to destroy the Mumbai Sacred Games?

Guruji's idea was to sacrifice what's dearest to you, all for the greater cause. He wanted Gaitonde to sacrifice his constant love, that is Mumbai. Guruji himself sacrificed Gaitonde, because he was the dearest to him, but Gaitonde killed himself instead.

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