Riteish Deshmukh He reacted strongly to the last remarks made about him Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharajcalling it “distorted nonsense” and “unacceptable”. The actor, who is gearing up for the release of his historical drama Raja Shivaji — rehearsing the role of the legendary warrior king — shared a scathing note on social media.Taking it to X, Riteish wrote in Marathi, expressing his anguish over the remarks. “When someone comes and spews distorted nonsense about our beloved deity, as a Shiv-premi and a Shiv-bhakt, this is unacceptable and infuriating. Such petty attempts to belittle the accepted will not be tolerated at all.”He further added, “But just as the Sahyadri mountains have existed for millions of years before, that name will also endure for millions of years to come. And that name belongs to the Kshatriya lineage, Lord of the Throne, Emperor of Emperors, Chhatrapati Maharaj.”
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What sparked the controversy?
The reaction followed Dhirendra Krishna Shastri’s remarks at a public function in Nagpur. Narrating an anecdote, he said, “Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was very tired of fighting wars; he felt tired. One day, he went to Ramdas Swami. He took off his crown and laid it down, saying, “I don’t want to fight any more wars… We can’t fight anymore; we are very tired and we don’t need any rest for a few days.”‘”The statement quickly drew criticism from various quarters, with many calling it a misrepresentation of the Maratha king’s heritage.
About Raja Shivaji
Raja Shivaji is a great historical epic based on the life of Shivaji Maharaj. At the trailer launch, Riteish and Genelia got emotional while talking about the film, after which the actor thanked his wife for being by his side throughout the journey.The film chronicles the early years of Shivaji Maharaj, focusing on his vow to establish Swarajya and his resistance against the powerful rulers of the time. It also stars Sanjay Dutt, Abhishek Bachchan, Vidya Balan, Bhagyashree, Mahesh Manjerakar and Boman Irani in pivotal roles.Raja Shivaji will hit the theaters on May 1.
