Vicky Kaushal Honors Legacy at Raigad Fort for Chhatrapati Shivaji Jayanti

Synopsis

On February 19, Vicky Kaushal celebrated the birth anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj with a visit to Raigad Fort. The actor shared his experience on social media, expressing his gratitude and respect for the Maratha king while receiving praise for his role in the film "Chhaava."

Key Takeaways

Vicky Kaushal visited Raigad Fort to honor Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
His portrayal of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj in "Chhaava" has been widely acclaimed.
Alia Bhatt praised Vicky's performance on social media.
Raigad Fort was the capital of the Maratha Empire.
Music for "Chhaava" was composed by A. R. Rahman.

Mumbai, Feb 19 (NationPress) Vicky Kaushal has garnered significant acclaim for his role as Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj in the historical action drama "Chhaava". On the birth anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the 'Sam Bahadur' actor made his inaugural visit to the renowned Raigad Fort.

Vicky also posted glimpses from his visit on Instagram, stating, "Today on the occasion of #ChhatrapatiShivajiJayanti, I had the immense honor of paying my respects at #RaigadFort. It was my first time here, and there couldn’t have been a better moment to receive blessings from Maharaj."

He further expressed, "Wishing everyone a heartfelt Chhatrapati Shivaji Jayanti! Hail Jijau, Hail Shivray, Hail Shambhu!"

During his visit to Raigad Fort, Vicky was joined by Aditi Tatkare, the Maharashtra Women and Child Development Minister. This fort was historically the capital of the Maratha Empire located in the Raigad district.

Recently, Alia Bhatt praised Vicky's performance in "Chhaava" on her Instagram stories, stating, "Vicky Kaushal! What are you???? I cannot get over your performance in Chhaava! @vickykaushal."

For those unaware, Alia and Vicky have previously collaborated in the 2018 spy thriller "Raazi".

Released on February 14, 2025, "Chhaava" features Vicky Kaushal as Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, alongside Rashmika Mandanna as Maharani Yesubai, Akshaye Khanna as Mughal Shahenshah Aurangzeb, Ashutosh Rana as Sarsenapati Hambirao Mohite, Divya Dutta as Soyarabai, and Diana Penty as Zinat-un-Nissa Begum, Aurangzeb's daughter.

Produced by Maddock Films, "Chhaava" is a cinematic adaptation of the Marathi novel "Chhava" by Shivaji Sawant. The music for the drama, composed by the maestro A. R. Rahman, has also received widespread acclaim from music enthusiasts.