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Riteish Deshmukh Slams Spiritual Leader Over Shivaji Maharaj Remarks
27 Apr
Summary
- Riteish Deshmukh condemned Bageshwar Baba's statements on Shivaji Maharaj.
- Baba claimed Shivaji Maharaj sought rest from wars and gave his crown away.
- Deshmukh stars as Shivaji Maharaj in the upcoming film Raja Shivaji.
Riteish Deshmukh has publicly condemned controversial remarks made by spiritual leader Bageshwar Baba regarding Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. These statements, which claimed Shivaji Maharaj was tired of wars and abdicated his crown to Ramdas Swami, have sparked significant online criticism. Deshmukh, who will be portraying Shivaji Maharaj in the forthcoming historical film 'Raja Shivaji,' expressed his strong disapproval.
In a social media post, Deshmukh articulated that such distorted claims about a beloved historical figure are deeply angering and unacceptable to admirers of Shivaji Maharaj. He emphasized that the legacy of the Maratha ruler, whom he described as the pride of the Kshatriya lineage, will endure for generations.
The film 'Raja Shivaji,' produced by Jyoti Deshpande and Genelia Deshmukh, is slated for release on May 1. It chronicles the early life and resistance efforts of Shivaji Maharaj against powerful empires. The movie features a star-studded cast including Sanjay Dutt and Abhishek Bachchan.
