Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 5 (ANI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has praised the period drama ‘Chhaava’, which tells the inspiring saga of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj.
After watching the film during the screening organised for MLAs and MLCs, he congratulated the moviemakers for portraying the life of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj.
“A very beautiful movie has been made. Our colleague minister, Aditi Tatkare, has organized this screening today for all MLAs and MLCs…,” he told the media.
Directed by Laxman Utekar, ‘Chhaava’ stars Vicky Kaushal as Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj and Akshaye Khanna as Emperor Aurangzeb. It also stars Rashmika Mandanna and Divya Dutta.
He added, “Those who wrote history did a lot of injustice to Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, but through this movie, his valour, bravery, cleverness, intelligence, knowledge, all these aspects of his life are coming in front of the public. And the way Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj continuously protected Swarajya after Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, his sacrifice is coming in front of the people through this. I would like to congratulate the producers of this film and the entire team.”
In Vicky’s ‘Chhaava’ also garnered a shout out from Prime Minister Narendra Modi in February. Speaking at the 98th Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Sahitya Sammelan in New Delhi, PM Modi lauded Maharashtra’s significant contribution to both Marathi and Hindi cinema.
He particularly mentioned how ‘Chhaava’, based on the life of the Maratha ruler, has gained nationwide appreciation.PM Modi said, “Ye Maharashtra aur Mumbai hi hai jisne Marathi filmon ke saath-saath, Hindi cinema ko ye unchai di hai. Aur in dino toh, Chhaava ki dhoom machi hui hai.” (Maharashtra and Mumbai have elevated Hindi cinema along with Marathi films, and Chhaava is making waves these days.)
He also credited Shivaji Sawant’s historical Marathi novel Chhava for introducing the valour of Sambhaji Maharaj to a wider audience.
Touched by the Prime Minister’s recognition, Vicky Kaushal took to Instagram to express his gratitude, resharing PM Modi’s post with the caption, “Honoured beyond words! Grateful to Hon. PM Narendra Modi Ji. #Chhaava.”
His co-star, Rashmika Mandanna, who plays Yesubai in the film, also expressed her thanks on social media, writing, “Thank you @narendramodi sir. It’s truly an honour.” (ANI)
