Today is the birth anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, one of the great warriors of India. He was known as Shivaji Raje Bhosale or Maharaj. Born on 19 February 1630 in Shivneri Fort, Pune, Shivaji Maharaj’s father’s name was Shahaji Raje Bhosale. His grandfather Konddev trained him in warfare and administration. Today, on the birth anniversary of Shivaji Maharaj, let us know which films were made on him and which actors played his character.
films based on shivaji maharaj
Sher Shivraj (2022)
This film based on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj shows the conflict between Afzal Khan and him. It shows that the Adilshahi Sultanate sent Afzal Khan to stop the influence of Shivaji Maharaj. Afzal Khan tries to kill Shivaji Maharaj at the foothills of Pratapgarh. However, the king kills him with ‘Wagh Nakh’ (tiger’s claw).
Pawankhind (2022)
The story of Maratha Empire is shown in the film ‘Pawankhind’. This film is based on the ‘Battle of Pawankhind’ which took place on 13 July 1660. The film depicts the sacrifice of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and his commander Baji Prabhu Deshpande. Its director is Digpal Lanjekar.
Farzand (2019)
The film is based on Kondaji Farzand, a brave warrior of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. It is shown that in the year 1673, only 60 Maratha soldiers had defeated 2500 soldiers of Khan. This film shows the story of courage, strategy and sacrifice. It was directed by Digpal Lanjekar.
Fateshikast (2019)
This is a Marathi historical drama. It shows that Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj had conducted a ‘surgical strike’ against Mughal Subedar Shaista Khan at Lal Mahal in Pune. This film shows the guerrilla warfare tactics and strategy of Shivaji Maharaj. In this, Chinmay Mandlekar has played the role of Shivaji Maharaj.
These actors played the character of Shivaji
Sharad Kelkar
Actor Sharad Kelkar played the role of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in the film ‘Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior’ released in the year 2020. Kelkar had brought Shivaji Maharaj alive on screen with his acting. Ajay Devgan, Saif Ali Khan and Kajol were in lead roles in this film.
Mahesh Manjekar
Marathi film industry and Bollywood actor Mahesh Manjerkar has played the character of Shivaji Maharaj on screen. He portrayed Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on screen in the Marathi film ‘Me Shivajiraje Bhosale Boltoy’ (2009) released in 2009.
Naseeruddin Shah
Naseeruddin Shah, one of the most famous actors of Bollywood, played the role of Shivaji Maharaj. He played this character in Shyam Benegal’s TV show ‘Bharat Ki Khoj’ in 1988. People liked it very much.
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Actor Amol Kolhe has also brought alive the character of Shivaji Maharaj on screen. He played the character of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in the famous Marathi TV serial ‘Raja Shivchhatrapati’. This show gave him a lot of recognition.