Riteish Deshmukh is bringing the legendary story of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj to life with his directorial debut Raja Shivaji. The film is making headlines for its massive cast and the surprise addition of Salman Khan in a special cameo.
Riteish not only directs but also plays Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Salman Khan joins the project as Jeeva Ji, and his cameo shoot is set to begin on November 7. The film’s scale and ambition reflect Riteish’s effort to unite some of the biggest names in Indian cinema.
Sanjay Dutt plays Afzal Khan, the main antagonist, while his shoot has been moved to December. Salman’s presence is expected to bring added attention and star power to the film.
The cast also includes Abhishek Bachchan, Mahesh Manjrekar, Fardeen Khan, Sachin Khedkar, Bhagyashree, and Genelia D’Souza. With this impressive lineup, Raja Shivaji is shaping up to be one of the most awaited historical dramas in the coming year.
