In a stunning announcement that has created a buzz in the entertainment world, Bollywood’s ‘Bhaijaan’ star, Salman Khan, is all set to play a huge role in Riteish Deshmukh’s upcoming historical epic, ‘Raja Shivaji’. The revelation sparked excitement during a live segment of ‘Bigg Boss Marathi Season 6’, prompting fans to wildly speculate about the possibility of him portraying Jeeva Mahala. Read on to know more in detail.
In a revelation that has set social media on fire, actor-director Riteish Deshmukh has officially confirmed that Bollywood superstar Salman Khan will be a part of the much-awaited historical film ‘Raja Shivaji’.
This unexpected announcement has raised the level of anticipation around the project to a whole new level.
Riteish Deshmukh reveals Salman Khan’s involvement in Raja Shivaji film
Riteish Deshmukh, who is hosting Bigg Boss Marathi Season 6, casually but confidently dropped the bomb during the latest episode of the show. He announced, “Salman Khan plays a lead role in Raja Shivaji’s film,” a statement that instantly went viral and sparked a wave of excitement among fans of both stars.
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More about Salman Khan’s role in Raja Shivaji
According to a Moneycontrol report, specific details about the character Salman Khan will be portraying are being kept under wraps. Fans are already spinning theories. Will he play a powerful historical ally, a mentor figure, or a pivotal figure who shapes Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s legendary journey? For now, the product’s makers have remained tight-lipped about the details, allowing curiosity to accumulate.On the other hand, several social media posts suggested that the star is all set to play the role of Jeeva Mahala in the film.
More about Raja Shivaji
“Raja Shivaji” traces the life of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the revered warrior ruler of the Maratha Empire and an enduring symbol of courage, leadership and vision. Riteish Deshmukh has been extremely passionate about bringing this story to the big screen, championing the project as both an actor and filmmaker.
The addition of Salman Khan signals clear pan-India ambitions for the film, blending its cultural and historical heft with massive commercial appeal.The film’s cast includes Riteish Deshmukh, Abhishek Bachchan, Sanjay Dutt, Vidya Balan, Genelia Deshmukh, Mahesh Manjrekar, Amol Gupte, Bhagyashree, Jitendra Joshi, Boman Irani, Sachin Khedekar, Fardeen Khan, and more.The film’s music has been composed by the Ajay-Atul duo.‘Raja Shivaji’ is scheduled to release on May 1.