Raja Shivaji: Riteish Deshmukh defends Wagh Nakh scene, says watch the film
Actor Riteish Deshmukh responded to the criticism over a scene from Raja Shivaji trailer after users questioned its historical accuracy. He urged the audience to watch the film on May 1 before forming an opinion.
Riteish Deshmukh has criticized a scene in the trailer of his film. Raja Shivaji. The actor is seen with his co-star Sanjay Dutt and Vagh Nakh (paw of the tiger) in the scene. Some social media users have claimed that the trailer distorts historical facts about the great Maratha king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
A user on X questioned the historical accuracy of the scene where Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj is showing Wagh Nakh to Afzal Khan. The user argued that Wagh Nakh was actually hidden and was used only after Afzal Khan’s attack. He accused Ritesh, who directed, co-wrote and acted in the film, of tampering with the history and heritage of Maharashtra.
Actor’s reaction
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Riteish responded to the criticism by urging them to watch the entire film when it releases on May 1. The actor said he hoped the audience would enjoy the film with their loved ones and signed the post with “Jai Shivarai”.
more about Raja Shivaji film
Trailer launch of Raja Shivaji April 20 was an emotional event in Mumbai, especially for actor Genelia Deshmukh. When her husband Ritesh told about the challenges faced in making the film, she had tears in her eyes.
Raja Shivaji It stars many star actors including Sanjay Dutt, Abhishek Bachchan, Mahesh Manjrekar, Sachin Khedekar, Bhagyashree, Fardeen Khan, Jitendra Joshi, Amol Gupte and Genelia herself. Salman Khan will also do a cameo in the film. However, details of his role have been kept under wraps.
The film tells the story of the great Maratha king, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and focuses on his fight to protect the Maratha Empire. It is set to release in theaters on May 1 in both Marathi and Hindi languages.