Sambhaji, also known as Shambhuraje was the second Chhatrapati of the Maratha Kingdom, ruling from 1681 to 1689. He was the eldest son of Shivaji, the founder of the Maratha Kingdom. Sambhaji's rule was largely shaped by the ongoing wars between the Marathas and the Mughal Empire, as well as other neighbouring powers such as the Abyssinians of Janjira, Wadiyars of Mysore and the Portuguese Empire in Goa. After Sambhaji's execution by Aurangzeb, his brother Rajaram I succeeded him as the next Chhatrapati and continued the Mughal–Maratha Wars.
Rajit Kapur is an Indian film and theatre actor and director. He is known for his portrayal of Mahatma Gandhi in the 1996 film, The Making of the Mahatma for which he won the National Film Award for Best Actor. Other notable roles are as the protagonist Unni in the Malayalam film Agnisakshi, and the fictional detective Byomkesh Bakshi in the eponymous television series, directed by Basu Chatterjee and broadcast on Doordarshan. His debut film was Suraj Ka Satvan Ghoda (1992), directed by Shyam Benegal.
Shri Shahu Chhatrapati Maharaj of Kolhapur or Shahu II is the 12th descendent of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and the great-grandson of Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj of Kolhapur and the son and heir to Maj. Gen. Shahaji Chhatrapati Maharaj of Kolhapur. He is Member of Parliament loksabha elected from kolhapur on ticket of Indian National Congress. He studied at the Bishop Cotton School, Bangalore and later on graduated from the Indore Christian College in 1967 with History, Economics and English literature. He became the ceremonial Chhatrapati Maharaja of Kolhapur in 1962.
Prasad Prabhakar Oak is an actor. He has received several awards including two Filmfare Awards Marathi and a National Film Award.
Swarajyarakshak Sambhaji is an Indian historical drama based on the life of warrior king Sambhaji. The series is directed by Vivek Deshpande and Kartik Rajaram Kendhe and is written by Pratap Gangavane. It is produced and starred by Amol Kolhe in lead role of Sambhaji, Vilas Sawant and Sonali Ghanashyam Rao under the banner of Jagadamb Creations. It premiered from 24 September 2017 by replacing Kahe Diya Pardes and aired on Zee Marathi.
Raja Shivchatrapati is a Marathi historical TV drama based on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, founder of the Maratha Empire. The serial was re-broadcast in April 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Shashank Udapurkar is an Indian filmmaker, writer and actor from Achalpur, Maharashtra.
Soyrik is a 2022 Indian Marathi-language romantic drama film written and directed by Makarand Mane, starring Nitish Chavan, Manasi Bhawalkar and Shashank Shende in the leading roles. The film is produced by 99 Productions and Bahuroopi Productions. It was theatrically released on 11 February 2022.
Tarri is a 2023 Indian Marathi-language action drama film, written and directed by Mahesh Raosaheb Kale. It is produced by On Your Spot Productions and Phantasmagoria Films, distributed by Panorama Studios. The film starring Lalit Prabhakar, Gauri Nalawade, Shashank Shende. It was theatrically released on 17 February 2023.
Gast is a 2021 Indian Marathi-language romantic drama film directed by Amit Koli and produced by Anvay Naykodi, Bhavesh Janavlekar. The film stars Tanaji Galgunde, Monalisa Bagal, Shashank Shende and Arbaz Sheikh. It was theatrically released on 28 February 2021.
Subhedar is a 2023 Indian Marathi-language historical drama film written and directed by Digpal Lanjekar, a fifth installment of Shivraj Ashtak tracing the life of Subedar Tanaji Malusare starring Chinmay Mandlekar, Mrinal Kulkarni, Ajay Purkar in the leading roles. The film is produced by Mulakshar Productions, Raajwarasa Productions, Prithviraj Productions, Rajau Productions, Parampara Productions, and it is distributed by AA Films and Everest Entertainment.
Shiva is an Indian Marathi language drama series which airing on Zee Marathi. It is an official remake of Zee Sarthak's TV series Sindura Bindu. It stars Purva Phadke and Shalva Kinjawadekar in lead roles. It premiered from 12 February 2024 which is directed by Swapnil Warke. It is produced by Amol Kolhe under the banner of Jagdamb Production.
Mogalmardini Chhatrapati Tararani is an upcoming Indian Marathi-language war drama film directed by Rahul Jadhav in his directorial debut and produced by Akshay Bardapurkar and Deepa Tracy under Planet Marathi and Mantra Vision. The film stars Sonalee Kulkarni in the title role, alongside Aashay Kulkarni and Surabhi Hande. The story of the Maratha queen Maharani Tarabai Bhosale is based on the book Mogalmardini Maharani Tarabai written by author and historian Dr. Jaysingrao Pawar.
Shri Shivraj Ashtak is an Indian Marathi-language historical drama film series created by Digpal Lanjekar. The franchise started off with an eight-part film series written and directed by Lanjekar based on Maratha Empire. The first film Farzand released on 1 June 2018 and was followed by 6 films: Fatteshikast (2019), Pawankhind (2022), Sher Shivraj (2022), Subhedar (2023), Shivrayancha Chhava (2024).
Shivrayancha Chhava is a 2024 Indian Marathi-language historical drama film written and directed by Digpal Lanjekar and produced by Malhar Picture Company. A sixth installment in the Shri Shivraj Ashtak, stars Bhushan Patil, Chinmay Mandlekar, Mrinal Kulkarni, Ayesha Madhukar, Sameer Dharmadhikari, and Rahul Dev. The film is about Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, the second Chhatrapati of the Maratha Empire, who ruled from 1681 to 1689.
Navardev Bsc. Agri is a 2024 Indian Marathi-language drama film directed and co-written by Ram Khatmode and produced by Aaryans Entertainment. The film stars Kshitij Date, Priyadarshini Indalkar in the leading roles while Makarand Anaspure, Pravin Tarde, Sandeep Pathak, Hardeek Joshi, Tanaji Galgunde in the supporting roles. The film centres on a young farmer Rajvardhan. After returning to the hamlet, he continues farming and helps other people grow more crops. He starts wooing ladies simultaneously, but because he is a farmer, he gets rejected.
Kanni is a 2024 Indian Marathi-language romantic comedy-drama film directed and written by Sameer Joshi and produced by Amit Bhargad and Vaibhav Bhor. The film stars Hruta Durgule, Shubhankar Tawde, Ajinkya Raut, Vallari Viraj, and Rishi Manohar in the leading roles.
Chhatrapati Sambhaji is a 1934 Indian Marathi-language historical film directed by Parshwanath Altekar, from a story and screenplay by D. K. Kane. The film stars Master Vithal, Dada Salvi, Vasantrao Pahelwan, Javadekar, Vijayadevi, Shakuntala, Kishori Ingle, Shahir Nanivadekar, Varne, Kamble, Patil.
Sant Dnyaneshwaranchi Muktai is an upcoming Indian Marathi-language film based on the life of Saint Muktabai. The film is directed by Digpal Lanjekar and produced by Reshma Kundan Thadani under Dither Production, distributed by AA Films.
