Ravi Jadhav to direct historical film Bal Shivaji \
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Ravi Jadhav to direct historical film Bal Shivaji

19-Feb-2022
Mumbai Feb 19 PTI A film on the formative years of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj is in the works the makers announced on the birth anniversary of the Maratha empire founder on SaturdayTitled Bal Shivaji the film will be backed by Eros International Anand Pandit Motion Pictures Ravi Jadhav Films and Legend StudiosBorn in 1630 Shivaji is acknowledged for his valour military genius and leadershipAccording to the makers the film will focus on Shivajis formative years from age 12-16 that helped him in laying the foundation of swarajThe project will be helmed by filmmaker Ravi Jadhav best known for National Award-wining Marathi movies Balgandharva and NatarangThe director said it took him eight years of research to adapt the real-life story for the screensIt was an instant click with Sandeep who understood the importance and significance of telling this story of valour After all its an ode to one of the greatest kings that have ever ruled in India it certainty will be inspiring film for all the youngsters across the globe he said in a statement Singh of Legend Studios said he always wanted to mount a historical project and the film offered him the perfect opportunityI always wanted to make a historical So when Ravi approached me with this subject it immediately worked for me Its an honour to make a film based on an iconic personality like Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj the producer who has backed films like PM Narendra Modi and Sarbjit saidPradeep Dwivedi Group CEO and Executive Director Eros International media Limited EIML said he is hopeful that the team would deliver an insightful and an engaging film on a scale and grandeur of an international projectAnand Pandit of Anand Pandit Motion Pictures shared that he wanted to dive deep in the lesser-known aspects of ShivajiAnd of course a film of this scale would need a huge canvas so we are coming together to support each other to ensure that the grandeur and majesty of the protagonist as revered as Chhatrapati Shivaji can be done complete justice to he addedBal Shivaji co-produced by Sam Khan and Roopa Pandit will go on floors in June PTI JUR SHD RB RB
19-Feb-2022 National
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