Mumbai, April 25 (IANS) A major controversy has erupted after Dhirendra Krishna Shastri, popularly known as Bageshwar Baba, claimed that Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj felt tired from continuous battles and approached Samarth Ramdas Swami, removed his crown, and placed it at the saint’s feet, asking him to take over the administration of the kingdom. He further sparked debate by advising Hindus to have four children, suggesting that one should be dedicated to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh.T…
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Mumbai, April 22 (IANS) Filmmaker Subhash Ghai has heaped praise on Riteish Deshmukh’s directorial “Raja Shivaji” and said that it the film is made passionately and with full nationalistic energies. Subhash shared the poster of the upcoming historical action drama film co-written and directed by Riteish and said that the trailer is “so rocking”.“Imagine if the trailor is so rocking – what will be the film.? Just a magical experience in theatres … That’s #RAJA SHIVAJI A film made …
Mumbai, April 21 (IANS) Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Tuesday dared the Bharatiya Janata Party to set aside the Enforcement Directorate and Central Bureau of Investigation and face the party in a fair fight. He called the current administration “cowardly” for harassing women through agencies and urged the Marathi people to stand united against the “anarchy” currently facing the nation.Targeting Bharatiya Janata Party leadership, he lamented the lack of leaders of Arun Jaitley…
Mumbai, April 21 (IANS) Bollywood actress Genelia Deshmukh, who wore a bespoke Nauvari saree at the trailer launch of her upcoming historical action drama Raja Shivaji, said that the nine-yard-wonder is a little piece of her roots, something she carries with her wherever she goes. Sharing a string of pictures of herself dressed elegantly in a soft pink Nauvari saree in Ahimsa silk fabric on the photo-posting application, Genelia said that the saree reminds her that strength can be gentle.“Wore…
Mumbai, April 20 (IANS) Actress Genelia Deshmukh got emotional standing next to her husband Riteish Deshmukh at the trailer launch of the upcoming epic film ‘Raja Shivaji’. The actress and her husband attended the film’s trailer lunch in the city on Monday. As Riteish spoke with the media, his wife was visibly moved, and even turned around to hide her tears from the media. Riteish spoke about his devotion to the Maratha warrior-king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, and how much it means to him…
Mumbai, April 20 (IANS) Actor Sanjay Dutt, who is set to essay the role of Afzal Khan in the upcoming film ‘Raja Shivaji’, has heaped praise on the film’s director, and his friend Riteish Deshmukh. The actor attended the trailer launch of the film in Mumbai on Monday, where he spoke about sharing a long history with his friend.He told the media, “Riteish is my younger brother, and we go back a long way with our fathers together. I really enjoyed working in the film. Thanks to Jyoti, than…
Mumbai, April 20 (IANS) Actress Bhagyashree will soon be seen essaying the role of Jijau in Riteish Deshmukh’s period drama “Raja Shivaji”.For Bhagyashree, the project holds a deep meaning as it brings to life the legacy of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. “Chhatrapati Maharaj is the gold of our country and we have brought him home,” she shared.The ‘Maine Pyar Kiya’ actress further credited Genelia Deshmukh and Riteish Deshmukh for making the project possible.“Thanks to them for bringing this …
Mumbai, April 15 (IANS) The song ‘Raja Shivaji Anthem ‘Chhatrapati’’ from the upcoming period film ‘Raja Shivaji’ was unveiled on Wednesday. The track captures the pride, courage, and spirit of Hindavi Swarajya. The song composed by Ajay–Atul, has been crooned by Ajay Gogavale, supported by an ensemble of 80 chorus singers.Talking about the song, music composers Ajay–Atul said, “We knew from the start this couldn’t just be a ‘big’ song, it had to carry emotion, truth, and…
Mumbai, April 14 (IANS) The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray on Tuesday said that while the current government promotes a narrow notion of development limited to its aid, flyovers, and roads, there remains a vast section of India’s population that derives no tangible benefit from all this “superficial” progress.He said that today, the absence of a colossal figure like Babasaheb Ambedkar with his sharp social and economic awareness and his holistic vision is felt time and again.Payi…
Mumbai, April 11 (IANS) Opposition leaders from the NCP-SP and Samajwadi Party on Saturday criticised the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Maharashtra government’s decision to make speaking in Marathi mandatory, especially for auto rickshaw and taxi drivers in the state. The opposition leaders cautioned that the decision might lead to an increase in unemployment in the state and also urged to make provisions for learning the local language.Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik on Friday …