Union Minister Nitin Gadkari launches Sandeep Singh’s The Pride Of Bharat – Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj

The first poster of the movie directed by Sandeep Singh was also launched.

By Bollywood Hungama News Network -

February 16, 2024 - 2:20 PM IST

Eminent Minister of Road Transport and Highways of India, Nitin Gadkari launched a film on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and its poster. Directed by Sandeep Singh, the big budget venture on the supreme Maratha warrior will recreate the life of the king on the big screen.

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari launches Sandeep Singh’s The Pride Of Bharat – Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj

The film was launched a few days before the 394th birth anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on February 19, 2024. Titled The Pride of Bharat – Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the film also marks Sandeep Singh’s feature film debut.

The makers are leaving no stone unturned to make this film on a grand scale with the sets authentically reflecting the gloriousness and the charm of the Maratha era and the state-of-the-art technology capturing the essence of the larger than life command of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.

Speaking about the announcement, Sandeep Singh said, “It's taken me 23 years of hard struggle to build and create a position to debut as a director for my first mega budget film - The Pride of Bharat - Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. There could be nothing better than this. I have been working on the script since 2019; five years of labour and love. I hope our audience will appreciate our film and the efforts invested in it. I have always been fascinated by Indian history. There could be no bigger Maharaj in this world other than Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. He was the Maharaj of Maharaj's.”

Talking Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's relevance even today, Sandeep Singh said, “Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was crowned as a king very early during his growing up years. For his age, he was extremely sharp and intelligent and fitted the responsibility that came with the crown. His short stature underplayed his inner bravery and strength, while his acute mind came up with unique strategies to tackle the enemies effectively. For example, he deliberately used the tough terrains of the Western ghats to fight battles as the rough and uneven ghats made it difficult for the enemy to gain access to his territory. There's so much to learn from his life's story. All information about the ruler has been confined to amongst the Maratha region. I want the world to know about his achievements as a king.”

He added, “Also, I am really surprised that till date there's been no Hindi film made on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. How come no filmmaker thought of it? There's been no film on the legendary ruler in other languages too like Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and English. Ever since I got to know this, I did not want to let go of the opportunity to make a film on the great Maratha ruler.”

To pay respect and honour a tribute to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the film will hit the theatres on January 23, 2026, when India will celebrate its 77th Republic Day.

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