I think fans of someone generally put the object of their fanaticism upon a pedestal and disregard any of their human foibles. All of us have the capacity for both good and evil, luckily most of us land somewhere in the middle, but I think it's probable that AK could have answered to his dark side...and you know, if he did fake his death and didn't clue his family in on the plan, that would have been cruel.
I think he was likely a sweet-natured fellow with a mischievous side and a real dedication to fulfilling his destiny.
Hard to attribute bad things to a guy who so earnestly performed for an imaginary audience as a youngster. Sure, he was obviously entertaining himself, but with a mind toward entertaining others, as well. He realized what his dream was, and made it happen. That part is inspirational.
I likewise greatly enjoyed "Was This Man a Genius?", and still have not eaten my two cans of College Inn chicken broth.
