Bhumi Pednekar in the powerful warrior Queen’s role in the legendary Pride of Bharat:Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj takes on to essay as courageous and unwavering loyalty. With the actress being a part of the ensemble it further strengthens the star studded ambitious historical epic. The film also features the National Award-winning actor Rishab Shetty in the titular role alongside actor Arjun Rampal, Vivek Oberoi and other several acclaimed actors from the film industry. 


Directed and produced by Sandeep Singh, The Pride of Bharat: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj is expected to be one of the biggest cinematic spectacles ever made on the life and the iconic legacy of the Maratha warrior Shivaji Maharaj.  Planned in two part saga, the film promises to recreate key moments from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s remarkable journey which will be showcased on a grand cinematic scale for the audience 


Bhumi Pednekkar is excited about joining the massive project.


Expressing her excitement, Bhumi Pednekaar said she is deeply honoured to be a part of the film that celebrates one of India’s greatest historic figures.   She calls it a privilege to be a part of the historical epic and to get to portray the role of Karnataka’s fearless queen Belawadi Mallamma.  She revealed that she had instantly accepted the after she heard the narration from Sandeep Singh. 


Bhumi Pednekar is all praises for Rishab Shetty’s acclaimed performance in Kantara and admitted that she has been admiring his work for a long time and is thrilled to share the screen space with him.   Bhumi described her role as challenging, a completely new role and thanked the makers for trusting her with such a powerful character that she will essay in the film. 


The film has a very impressive creative team with Rishi Virmani who is penning the screen play, Amit Trivedi is composing the music and the National Award winning lyricist Prasoon Joshi will be writing the lyrics for the songs.  The makers are bringing together on one platform the renowned technicians for create the authentic and visually stunning cinematic experiences. 


With an extensive pre-production already underway, the film is expected to begin later this year and is rapidly emerging as one of the most eagerly anticipated historical films in Indian cinema . Rishab Shetty as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Bhumi Satish Pednekar as the fearless Belawadi Mallama, will significantly raise the expectations of the audience and fans across for this epic historical drama.