Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj: News
Vidya Balan joins Riteish Deshmukh's historical epic 'Raja Shivaji'
Bollywood actor Vidya Balan has reportedly joined the ensemble cast of Riteish Deshmukh's upcoming directorial, Raja Shivaji.
Government's expenditure on Aurangzeb's tomb surged 6-fold in 10yrs: RTI
The Indian government has spent over ₹12 lakh on Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb's tomb in the last 10 years.
Shah pays tribute to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at Raigad Fort
Union Home Minister Amit Shah paid tributes to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on his 345th death anniversary at Raigad Fort. The event also celebrated the centenary of the renovation of Shivaji's mausoleum.
Why some are unhappy over dog statue near Shivaji's memorial
A fresh controversy has hit the memorial of dog Waghya at the historic Raigad Fort.
Chhattisgarh declares Vicky Kaushal's 'Chhaava' tax-free after MP, Goa
Chhaava, starring Vicky Kaushal and Rashmika Mandanna, and is based on the life of Maratha ruler Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, has been declared tax-free in Chhattisgarh.
Vicky Kaushal's 'Chhaava' declared tax-free in Goa after Madhya Pradesh
Goa Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant has declared that the historical drama Chhaava, featuring Vicky Kaushal, Rashmika Mandanna, and Akshaye Khanna, will be tax-free in the state.
'The Pride of Bharat' poster: Rishab Shetty embodies Shivaji Maharaj
National Award-winning actor Rishab Shetty has revealed the first poster of his highly anticipated film, The Pride of Bharat: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
Prasoon Joshi-Pritam unite for Rishab Shetty's 'The Pride of Bharat'
In a historic collaboration, National Award-winning lyricist Prasoon Joshi and music maestro Pritam have come together for the first time.
Who was Sambhaji Maharaj? Meet the warrior Vicky Kaushal plays
Vicky Kaushal is set to bring history to life with Chhaava, set to release this Friday.
Sanjay Dutt-Abhishek Bachchan to play Mughals in 'Raja Shivaji': Report
Bollywood actors Sanjay Dutt, Fardeen Khan, and Abhishek Bachchan might team up for an upcoming movie, Raja Shivaji.
Vicky-Rashmika's 'Chhaava' books simultaneous release in Russia
The much-anticipated period drama Chhaava, starring Vicky Kaushal and Rashmika Mandanna, is all set to release in India on February 14.
'Chhaava': Why is Vicky Kaushal's dance sequence facing criticism
The upcoming Bollywood film Chhaava, featuring Vicky Kaushal, has ignited controversy over a dance sequence shown in its trailer.
'Happy enough to retire': Rashmika on playing Yesubai in 'Chhaava'
Actor Rashmika Mandanna recently said she is extremely happy and "honored" to be cast as Maratha queen Yesubai Bhonsale in the upcoming film Chhaava.
'Will I do justice?': Vicky recalls first reaction to 'Chhaava'
Actor Vicky Kaushal recently expressed gratitude for having had the opportunity to play several interesting characters in his career, calling his journey "nothing short of a dream come true."
'Chhaava': Vicky Kaushal is unrecognizable as Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj
Maddock Films, one of India's leading production houses, has unveiled the first look at its historical epic Chhaava. The film features Vicky Kaushal as the legendary Maratha warrior king, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj.
Why a Shivaji statue in Ladakh has sparked a debate
The Indian Army has placed a statue of Maratha king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on the bank of Pangong Tso in eastern Ladakh.
Rishab Shetty to portray great Maratha warrior: Shivaji Maharaj
National Film Award-winning actor Rishab Shetty will portray the legendary Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in Sandeep Singh's upcoming historical drama, The Pride of Bharat: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
Shah dares Uddhav to make Rahul praise Savarkar, Bal Thackeray
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday challenged Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray to make Congress leader Rahul Gandhi speak positively about Veer Savarkar and Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray.
CBFC approves Vicky-Rashmika's 'Chhaava' trailer: It's three minutes long!
The theatrical trailer of the much-awaited period drama Chhaava, starring first-time on-screen pair Vicky Kaushal and Rashmika Mandanna, has been cleared by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).
Ex-Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray admitted to hospital
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief and former Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray has been admitted to Mumbai's Sir HN Reliance Hospital for a medical check-up.
Sena vs Sena Dussehra rallies: Shivaji, 2022 coup take centrestage
As the political battle between Shiv Sena and its breakaway faction heats up ahead of the Maharashtra Assembly elections, party leaders Uddhav Thackeray and Eknath Shinde delivered fiery Dussehra speeches on Saturday.
Rahul on 2-day trip to Maharashtra, to unveil Shivaji's statue
Rahul Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, is set to begin a two-day visit to Kolhapur in western Maharashtra on Friday.
Shivaji statue collapse: Absconding contractor-sculptor Jaydeep Apte arrested
Contractor and sculptor Jaydeep Apte, who was wanted in connection with the collapse of the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj statue at Rajkot fort, has been arrested from Kalyan in Thane district.
'PM Modi insulted Shivaji, should apologize to all...': Rahul Gandhi
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi should apologize to every person in Maharashtra over the collapse of the statue of Maratha king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
Shivaji statue collapse: Look out circular issued against contractor Apte
The Sindhudurg district police in Maharashtra have issued a Look Out Circular (LOC) against Jaydeep Apte, the contractor responsible for creating the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj statue at Rajkot fort.
Security tightened ahead of MVA protest over Shivaji statue collapse
The Mumbai Police have heightened security measures in anticipation of a protest march organized by the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA).
'Bow my head and apologize': Modi after Shivaji statue collapse
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has issued an apology after the statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, which he unveiled nine months ago in Sindhudurg, Maharashtra, collapsed last week.
'Shivaji sculptor was close to RSS', alleges Maharashtra Congress leader
Maharashtra Congress chief Nana Patole has alleged that the sculptor of the 35-foot statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at Rajkot Fort in Malvan, Maharashtra, had ties with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).
Maharashtra: BJP ally NCP stages protests over Shivaji's statue collapse
The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) has called for a silent protest on Thursday, following the collapse of a statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
Engineer named in FIR denies involvement in Shivaji statue collapse
Chetan Patil, a structural engineer implicated in the First Information Report (FIR) following the collapse of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's statue at Fort Rajkot, has denied responsibility for the incident.
FIR lodged against contractor for Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj statue's collapse
A First Information Report (FIR) has been filed against Jaydeep Apte, the contractor responsible for the construction of the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj statue in Sindhudurg, Maharashtra.
Why Vicky Kaushal rejected Rajkummar's role in 'Stree'
Amar Kaushik's Stree 2, starring Rajkummar Rao and Shraddha Kapoor in lead roles, is currently decimating all other movies at the box office.
Rajeev Khandelwal to lead Aditya Sarpotdar's upcoming Disney+ Hotstar series
Film-TV actor Rajeev Khandelwal has been cast in director Aditya Sarpotdar's forthcoming web series on Disney+ Hotstar.
Rana Daggubati eyed for Aurangzeb role opposite Shahid's Shivaji Maharaj
Rana Daggubati—best known for his role as Bhallaldeva in Baahubali—is reportedly being considered for the role of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb in an upcoming period drama directed by Amit Rai.
Why Chinmay Madlekar won't play Shivaji Maharaj any more
Prominent Marathi actor, Chinmay Mandlekar, known for his portrayal of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in films such as Farzand, Fatteshikast, Pawankhind, Subhedar, and Sher Shivraj has announced his decision to step down from the role.
Asha Bhosle's granddaughter Zanai debuts with Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj biopic
Indian cinema witnesses several debuts every year and the buzz surrounding celebrity kids' debuts are always at a high.
UP: Modi to launch Rs. 10 lakh crore-worth projects today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday will launch 14,000 projects worth over Rs. 10 lakh crore at the fourth ground-breaking ceremony of the Uttar Pradesh Global Investors Summit 2023.
'Raja Shivaji': Riteish Deshmukh to helm Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj biopic
Jio Studios recently revealed plans for a grand cinematic experience, Raja Shivaji, a biopic based on the life and legacy of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
Riteish Deshmukh to act-direct a Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj biopic
After the humongous success of the 2022 Marathi film Ved, Riteish Deshmukh is set to direct and star in a biopic about Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
Neil Bhoopalam joins Vicky Kaushal-Rashmika Mandanna's 'Chhaava'
Vicky Kaushal and Rashmika Mandanna's upcoming film Chhaava has been in the news for the past few months, given its subject matter and scale.
Telangana: Muslim man paraded for allegedly urinating near Shivaji's statue
A Muslim man was reportedly brutally assaulted and paraded by an angry mob for allegedly urinating near the statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in the Gajwel town of Telangana's Siddipet district on Monday night.
Akash Thosar's 'Bal Shivaji' first look out; filming starts soon
Biopics have been one of the most favorite subjects in Indian cinema. There are historical figures on whom several films have been made. One of them is Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj of the Maratha Empire.
NCP demands 'unconditional apology' from Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev: Here's why
The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) has called for an "unconditional apology" from Isha Foundation chief Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev.
'Sher Shivraj': First Marathi movie trailer gets launched in metaverse
Metaverse is slowly finding its place in the mainstream entertainment world.
How can Mughals be heroes, asks Adityanath; renames Agra museum
The under-construction Mughal museum in Uttar Pradesh city Agra will be named after Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on orders of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, his office said in a statement on Monday.
Police complaint filed against Payal Rohatgi (again!) over controversial tweet
A police complaint has been filed against actor and model Payal Rohatgi for promoting enmity on the grounds of religion and disturbing communal harmony.
Police complaint filed against Akshay Kumar over controversial TV ad
Despite his perpetually joyful ride at the box-office, Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar often finds himself embroiled in one controversy after the other.
#BoycottKBC trends over inaccurate reference to Chhatrapati Shivaji; Sony apologizes
Sony TV on Friday issued an apology after the hit game show Kaun Banega Crorepati drew criticism over the manner in which it referenced the Maratha ruler Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on Wednesday's episode.
Payal Rohtagi calls Chhatrapati Shivaji 'shudra', sparks controversy, apologizes
Actress Payal Rohtagi seems to have gone into an overdrive to dissect history, draw her own conclusions, and then land in controversies.
BMC assistant-engineer arrested for foot-overbridge collapse; second arrest till now
An assistant engineer of Mumbai's civic body was arrested yesterday in connection with last month's foot overbridge (FOB) collapse at CSMT station that had left six persons dead, police said.
BMC brings down remaining part of damaged overbridge
Civic body authorities yesterday brought down the remaining part of the foot-over-bridge (FOB), a major portion of which had collapsed Thursday evening, killing six persons and injuring over 30 others.
PM's gifts go under hammer to fund 'Namami Gange' project
The auctioning of the gifts received by Prime Minister Narendra Modi from heads of state and dignitaries over the years began yesterday at the National Gallery of Modern Art in New Delhi.
Athawale demands Mumbai Central Railway station be renamed after Ambedkar
Union Minister Ramdas Athawale today demanded the Mumbai Central railway station be renamed after Dalit icon and social reformer Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar.
BJP MP slams Riteish Deshmukh for photos near Shivaji statue
Bollywood actor Riteish Deshmukh came under fire from BJP MP Sambhaji Chhatrapati for clicking photos near the statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at the Raigad fort near Mumbai.
Mumbai: 11 cops injured in stone-pelting by students; 2 arrested
As many as 11 personnel of the Government Railway Police (GRP) and the Railway Protection Force (RPF) suffered injuries in stone pelting today by the agitating students demanding jobs in railways.
Maharashtra government reduced the height of Shivaji statue, alleges Congress
Maharashtra government has reduced the height of warrior Shivaji's statue, to be constructed off Mumbai coast, alleged opposition Congress party and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP).
Shivaji Memorial in Arabian Sea: IIT-Bombay to study lowest project-bid
Maharashtra Government approached the Indian Institute of Technology-Bombay for a third-party audit of the lowest bid of Rs. 3,826cr from L&T for Phase-I of Shivaji Memorial project in the Arabian Sea.
Mumbai- its more than a city, its a character!
State government has formed a panel to conserve the forts built by Shivaji, in the state.
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Mumbai is set to witness a grand celebration on the eve of bhoomipoojan ceremony of Shivaji memorial.