The objections came against the backdrop of the recently released Hindi film Chhava, based on the life of Sambhaji Maharaj, the son of Maratha empire founder Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.

Helmed by Laxman Utekar, "Chhaava" is a cinematic adaptation of the Marathi novel Chhava by Shivaji Sawant. Laxman Utekar read about Sambhaji Maharaj during the COVID-19 pandemic, and it was then ...

Chhaava' is not the first content made on the life of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj. Here is the list of 4 films and shows based on Shambhu Raje before 'Chhaava.' Directed by Digpal Lanjekar ...

Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj. The name Chhava refers to Sambhaji's nickname, meaning "lion cub" in Marathi, a tribute to his father Shivaji, who is known as a lion for establishing the Maratha Empire.