Bollywood’s one of the most awaited film Chhaava is set to release on 14th Feb 2025. Lead actor Vicky Kaushal is leaving no stone unturned for promoting the film by traveling to different cities in the country. The film is based on the life of Maratha king Chatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj. It is directed by Laxman Utekar who earlier did Mimi, Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya and produced by Maddock Films.
Vicky Kaushal talks about Lezim Sequence In Chhaava
Vicky Kaushal recently reacted to the now-deleted lezim sequence that has sparked controversy. The director Laxman confirmed that the scenes of the Lezim dance performance will be removed from the movie as there was an objection from a section of politicians and history enthusiasts.
Talking about the movie Vicky told, “Not a single day went by when we didn’t start work on the film without the Shivgarjana (slogans about the courage of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj). The lezim part was just for 20-30 seconds (in the film). It was not just a (part of the) story, but it was an effort to take our culture to the globe.”
Vicky further said, “Sambhaji Maharaj was a king of the people, and if someone asked him to play (lezim) with them, the king would definitely oblige. But if his followers feel it was a bit off… It is not important to the movie’s story, so we have removed it.”
The Sardar Udham actor also spoke about his transformation as Chatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj. “It took me seven months to prepare for this movie… to grow long hair, beard, study the language and culture, develop the physique, and undergo training for action sequences. Laxman sir also told me that there would be no cheating when it comes to horse riding and that I’d have to learn it”- Vicky revealed.
Vicky Kaushal in Kolkata:
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Chhaava actor has performed Puja at Ghrishneshwar Jyotirlinga Temple, Ellora in Maharastra.
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A glimpse from the promotions in Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar
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Talking about the film, the movie features Rashmika Mandanna as Maharani Yesubai while Akshaye Khanna will be playing the role of Aurangzeb.