Vicky Kaushal celebrated Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti 2025 with Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis, who praised Kaushal’s film Chhaava for its historical accuracy.
Vicky Kaushal with Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis at Agra Fort.
Vicky Kaushal, who is receiving rave reviews for his performance in Chhaava, celebrated Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s birth anniversary with Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. Vicky shared a video with Fadnavis as they celebrated the special occasion at the Agra Fort.
Vicky looked dapper in an all-black bandh gala and trousers set with a moustache as he walked alongside Fadnavis. The video was backed by the Chhaava theme music. Check out the video here:
Recently, Fadnavis recently praised Kaushal’s efforts and the film’s makers for not distorting the facts of history. He said, “I am happy that a very good movie has been made on the life of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj. While I have yet to watch it, I have heard from people that this film has been made without distorting history.”
The CM further said that Maharashtra had already removed the entertainment tax, adding, “We will see what best we can do to promote this film and make it available to as many people as possible.”
Prior to that, Mumbai Dabbawala Association requested Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to declare the film tax-free in Maharashtra. “Our ancestors were warriors in the army of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj and fought alongside him on the battlefield. For us, both Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj are revered figures,” said Subhash Talekar, president of the Mumbai Dabbawala Association.
Directed by Laxman Utekar, Chhaava is a period drama based on the life of the legendary Maratha ruler, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj. Vicky plays the titular character, the eldest son of the Maratha empire’s founder. Akshaye Khanna, Ashutosh Rana, and Divya Dutta play pivotal roles in the project.
As per Sacnilk, Chhaava has earned Rs 197.75 crore in India in six days. The film is expected to cross the Rs 200 crore-mark after completing a week in theatres on Friday, February 21.
