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Maharana Pratap's Descendant Objects to Vicky Kaushal & Rashmika's Dance in Chhaava

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's descendant and former Rajya Sabha MP Sambhajiraje Chhatrapati has raised objection over the dance scene of Vicky Kaushal and Rashmika Mandanna starrer 'Chhava'.

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Vicky Kaushal and Rashmika Mandanna starrer film 'Chhava' is releasing next month. The trailer of the film was released recently. Before the release of the film, a protest has started over a scene in which the dance of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj and Maharani Yesubai is shown. Now Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's descendant and former Rajya Sabha MP Sambhajiraje Chhatrapati has raised objections over this scene of the film.

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's descendant raised objection

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Let us tell you that Vicky Kaushal and Rashmika Mandanna are seen dancing with the traditional musical instrument 'Lezim' associated with the cultural heritage of Maharashtra. Regarding which Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's descendant and former Rajya Sabha MP Sambhajiraje Chhatrapati said, "It is commendable that the film highlights the life of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj and his heroic reign. Director Laxman Utekar and his team showed me the trailer of the film. I told him that I would like to see the full film before its release. I also offered him to contact historians to ensure that this important story is presented authentically to audiences around the world".

Former Rajya Sabha MP said this

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Along with this, former Rajya Sabha MP Sambhajiraje Chhatrapati said, "However, the filmmakers have not yet contacted historians. Lezim is an important part of our cultural heritage, but it is necessary to discuss whether taking such cinematic liberties is consistent with the dignity and historical portrayal of Sambhaji Maharaj. Historians and experts should discuss the suitability of this portrayal". He said that filmmakers should ensure that the portrayal of such historical figures should always be respectful and accurate.

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Maratha organizations also expressed objection

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Earlier in the day, some Maratha organizations staged a protest at the historic Lal Mahal in Pune. One of the protesters said, "We have objections to the dance scene in which Sambhaji Maharaj and Rani Yesubai are shown dancing after the coronation. The filmmakers should show the film to historians and release it only after getting their green signal."

The film 'Chhava' will be released on February 14

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Chhava is a historical drama that revolves around the life of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, son of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. In the film, Vicky Kaushal is going to play the role of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, the eldest son of the founder of the Maratha Empire. Apart from Vicky Kaushal and Rashmika Mandanna, the film also stars Akshaye Khanna, Ashutosh Rana, Divya Dutta, Neil Bhoopalam, Santosh Juvekar and Pradeep Rawat in lead roles. The film Chhava will be released in theaters on 14 February 2025.

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