Prime Minister Narendra Modi has praised the recently released film Chhaava, starring Vicky Kaushal, highlighting its impact and connection to Marathi and Hindi cinema.
Speaking on the role of Maharashtra and Mumbai in shaping Indian cinema, he stated, “Ye Maharashtra aur Mumbai hi hai jisne Marathi filmo ke sath sath, Hindi cinema ko ye unchai di hai. Aur in dino toh, Chhaava ki dhoom machi hui hai.” (It is Maharashtra and Mumbai that have elevated Hindi cinema along with Marathi films. And these days, Chhaava is making waves.)
‘In Dino Chhaava Ki Dhoom Machi Hui Hai’: Honorable Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji applauds film on Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj pic.twitter.com/wbkWkxKNyG
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He also acknowledged the historical significance of the film, and said, “Sambhaji Maharaj ke shaurya se, iss roop mein parichay, Shivaji Sawant ke Marathi upanyas ne hi karaya hai.” (It is through Shivaji Sawant’s Marathi novel that we have been introduced to the valour of Sambhaji Maharaj in this form.)
Chhaava, based on the life of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, has drawn attention for its portrayal of historical events and its cultural significance.
Produced by Dinesh Vijan’s Maddock Films, and directed by Laxman Utekar, Chhaava features Vicky Kaushal in the titular role, and Rashmika Mandanna as Yesubai Bhonsale, Akshaye Khanna as Aurangzeb, Diana Penty as Zinat-un-Nissa Begum, Ashutosh Rana as Hambirrao Mohite, and Divya Dutta as Soyarabai.
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