Jijabai Bhonsle (or Bhonsale, Bhosale, Bhosle) or Jadhav, referred to as Rajmata, Rastramata, Jijabai, Jijamata or Jijau, was the mother of Chattrapati Shivaji, founder of the Maratha Empire. She was a daughter of Lakhujirao Jadhav of Sindkhed Raja.
Saibai Bhosale was the first wife and chief consort of Chattrapati Shivaji, the founder of the Maratha Empire. She was the mother of her husband's successor Chattrapati Sambhaji.
Mrinal Deo-Kulkarni is an Indian actress and director known for her work in several films and television productions. She is best known for her role as Mirabai in doordarshan's Mirabai and as an angel on Star Plus's Son Pari.
Veer Shivaji is an Indian historical drama series that aired on Colors TV. The show focuses on the life of Shivaji, the 17th century founder of the Maratha Empire. It premiered on 2 September 2011 and was produced by Contiloe Telefilms, who had earlier created the historical drama Jhansi Ki Rani on Zee TV. Due to the instant success and popularity and with TRP of more than 2.60, the show timing were extended to five days a week from 3 October 2011.
Rajmata Jijau is a 2011 Marathi language film based upon the life of Jijabai, mother of the 17th century Maratha king Shivaji, as told in Madan Patil's historical novel Jijausaheb. The film was directed by Yashwant Bhalkar and produced by Mandatai and Sharadrao Nimse from the studio Jijai Chitra in Shirdi.
Prasad Prabhakar Oak is an actor. He has received several awards including two Filmfare Awards Marathi and a National Film Award.
Amol Ramsing Kolhe is an Indian actor turned politician who is the current Member of Parliament in the Lok Sabha from Shirur and member of the Nationalist Congress Party.
Hirkani is a 2019 Indian Marathi language historical drama film directed by Prasad Oak and produced by Falguni Patel under the banner of Irada Entertainment with Lawrence D'Souza as co-producer. The film is bankrolled by Rajesh Mapuskar. The film stars Sonalee Kulkarni in title role of 'Hirkani', a brave woman and an amazing mother who lived near the Raigad Fort in Maharashtra during the regime Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The film also features Chinmay Mandlekar in a cameo role. The film is second directorial of Prasad Oak. The music of the film is composed by Amitraj and the soundtrack includes a devotional song by Asha Bhosle.
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 abd 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.
Swarajya Janani Jijamata is an Indian Marathi television biopic drama premiered on 19 August 2019 airing on Sony Marathi.
Pawankhind ; is a 2022 Indian Marathi-language historical action drama film directed by Digpal Lanjekar and produced under the banner of Almonds Creations in association with AA Films. The film based on the life of Maratha warrior, Baji Prabhu Deshpande, stars Chinmay Mandlekar, Mrinal Kulkarni, Ajay Purkar, Sameer Dharmadhikari, along with Ankit Mohan, Prajakta Mali and Kshitee Jog in supporting roles.
Sher Shivraj is a 2022 Indian Marathi-language historical action drama film directed by Digpal Lanjekar and produced by Chinmay Mandlekar, Digpal Lanjekar, Nitin Keni, Pradyot Pendharkar and Anil Warkhade. The film based on the life of Maratha king, Chattrapati Shivaji Maharaj where he defeated Afzal Khan with brilliant tactics and courage stars Chinmay Mandlekar in title role, Mrinal Kulkarni, Ajay Purkar, Mukesh Rishi along with Bipin Surve and Rohan Mankani in supporting roles. The film was released theatrically on 22 April 2022.
Nanda Saukhya Bhare is an Indian Marathi language TV series which aired on Zee Marathi. The show premiered from 20 July 2015 by replacing Ase He Kanyadan. It is produced by Aadesh Bandekar under the banner of Soham Productions. It starred Rutuja Bagwe, Chinmay Udgirkar and Suhas Paranjape in lead roles.
Swarajya Saudamini Tararani is an Indian Marathi language historical TV series which aired on Sony Marathi. It starred Swarda Thigale as Tararani in lead role. It is directed by Kartik Kendhe and produced by Amol Kolhe under the banner of Jagdamb Production. It premiered from 15 November 2021 and ended on 16 July 2022 completing 221 episodes.
Shivpratap Garudjhep is a 2022 Marathi language historical drama film directed by Kartik Kendhe and produced by Jagadamba Creations. It was theatrically released on 5 October 2022 and digitally premiered on 4 November 2022 on TFS Play.
Yashoda - Goshta Shyamchya Aaichi is an Indian Marathi language historical television series which aired on Zee Marathi. It starred Varada Deodhar, Sarthak Ketkar and Rohini Hattangadi in lead roles. It premiered from 13 February 2023 along with Lavangi Mirchi in afternoon slot under the segment Aapli Dupar, Zee Marathi Dupar. It is produced by Viren Pradhan and directed by Ganesh Rasane under the banner of Piccolo Films.
Harshad Atkari is an Indian actor who primarily works in Marathi television and films. He widely known for his role in Durva as Keshav Sane & Phulala Sugandha Maticha as Shubham Jamkhedkar.
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.
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).
Chhatrapati Sambhaji is an Indian Marathi-language historical drama film traces the real life story of Sambhaji, the second chatrapati of the Maratha Empire. The film is directed by Rakesh Subesingh Dulgaj starring Shashank Udapurkar in the title role, and Pramod Pawar, Rajit Kapur, Mrinal Kulkarni in the other principal roles.
