Salman to portray Jeeva Mahala in Riteish Deshmukh's 'Raja Shivaji'?
What's the story
Bollywood superstar Salman Khan is set to make a special appearance in Riteish Deshmukh's much-anticipated historical film Raja Shivaji. Khan will reportedly be seen as Jeeva Mahala, a valiant and loyal warrior who served as one of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's trusted aides. Khan's scene is anticipated to be one of the film's major highlights.
Production details
Khan to shoot his part on November 7
Bollywood Hungama reported that Khan is scheduled to shoot his part for Raja Shivaji on November 7. The film will also feature Sanjay Dutt as Afzal Khan, the antagonist in the story. Mahala was instrumental in safeguarding Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj during Sayyad Banda's brutal attack, a defining moment that will be highlighted in the movie. Khan and Deshmukh have previously worked together in Lai Bhaari and the song Ved Lavlay from Ved.
Future endeavors
Other projects of Khan in the pipeline
Apart from Raja Shivaji, Khan has a string of action-packed commercial films in the pipeline. His much-anticipated war drama Battle of Galwan has already created a buzz on the internet since its first look was released. He is also reportedly reuniting with filmmaker Kabir Khan for Bajrangi Bhaijaan 2, which may signal a return to the emotionally charged storytelling that marked their previous collaborations.