Earlier this year, filmmaker Kedar Shinde cast Ankush Chaudhari as Shahir Sable in the film Maharashtra Shaheer (2023). The film is based on the eminent folk artist, social activist, singer, writer, and playwright, who is also Kedar's grandfather. The makers have now revealed that the role of Nayak's wife Pandora will be played by Sana Kedar Shinde, the great-granddaughter of Sable and Kedar's daughter.

Speaking about his grandmother, Kedar said in a statement, “My grandmother Bhanumati’s contribution in the success of my grandfather Shahir Sable was unparalleled. Bhanumati is synonymous with the melodious tunes in the life of Shahir. In this backdrop, I am delighted to announce that my daughter Sana is playing the role of Bhanumati. As a grandson, I feel proud about Shahir’s greatness, but he was greater as an artiste.”