After graduation, Maharaj worked in television in general reporting. He then became the "Entertainment Videographer" for The New VR in Barrie, Ontario (now 'A' channel). He worked as the reporter, host, camera operator, editor and producer of his daily stories. This role involved travel in North America; interviews and unusual tasks such as wrestling crocodiles at Gatorland, Florida; skydiving and rock climbing.
In 2002, Maharaj participated in the launch of CHUM Television's newest station, Citytv (CKVU), in Vancouver as their 'entertainment specialist'. On his first day at the station, he was sent to interview Pamela Anderson at her beach home in Malibu, California. Whilst at the interview, Maharaj met the designer & photographer, Karl Lagerfeld. Lagerfeld was present to photograph Anderson. He unexpectedly photographed Maharaj sitting in the front seat of Anderson's Viper.[citation needed]
Other work included reading ten news casts per week; hosting live cut ins and hosting season finales for programs such as "The Bachelor" and "America's Next Top Model". After 4 years with Citytv Vancouver Maharaj returned to SunTV, Toronto as host on "Inside Jam!" and co-host on "Canoe-Live".
In January 2007, Maharaj left SunTV to work with his friend and mentor, Moses Znaimer. Maharaj became host and reporter for Znaimer's production company MZTV and host for TELUS TV. Ironically, he is often cast as a hard hitting news reporter.
