In 2 weeks Vicky Kaushal's Chaava done 600 crores worldwide business with 500 crores business in India

In 3 days Vicky Kaushal's Chaava did 112 crores business in India and 150 crores business worldwide. Due to brilliant acting of Vicky Kaushal and Ashay Khanna the film Chaava did 70 crores business in India in 2 days and 25 crores in other countries to do 95 crores worldwide. It is going to be a blockbuster film.Chhaava (lit. transl. Lion's Cub) is a 2025 Indian Hindi-language historical action film based on the life of Sambhaji, the second ruler of the Maratha kingdom, played by Vicky Kaushal. It is an adaptation of the Marathi novel Chhava by Shivaji Sawant. Directed by Laxman Utekar and produced by Dinesh Vijan under Maddock Films, the film also stars Rashmika Mandanna and Akshaye Khanna. Pre-production began in April 2023 and filming commenced in October 2023 and ended in May 2024. The film score and soundtrack album are composed by A. R. Rahman while the lyrics are written by Irshad Kamil and Kshitij Patwardhan. It was theatrically released on 14 February 2025 in standard and IMAX formats. Plot Following the death of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, news reaches Aurangzeb’s court. His advisers anticipate the collapse of Maratha resistance, while Aurangzeb, though acknowledging the loss of a formidable enemy, orders a celebration. However, leadership has already passed to Sambhaji, Shivaji’s son. Burhanpur, a key Mughal administrative and commercial center, faces a sudden Maratha attack. The defenders, unprepared, are overwhelmed by the onslaught. In the midst of battle, Sambhaji falls into a pit where he faces a lion. Overpowering the beast, he kills it with his bare hands. The Marathas seize the Mughal treasury, directly challenging imperial authority. As reports arrive in Delhi, Aurangzeb realizes that the Maratha resistance remains intact. He initiates a vast military campaign to crush them. Meanwhile, factional intrigue grows within the Maratha court, with conspirators attempting to install Rajaram, Sambhaji’s stepbrother, as ruler. Aurangzeb’s forces advance, and the atrocities committed under his command are briefly noted. Diplomatic negotiations unfold as Mughal prince Mirza Akbar seeks Sambhaji’s assistance in rebelling against Aurangzeb. While skeptical, Sambhaji uncovers covert communications between the prince and his stepmother. A conspiracy to overthrow him is revealed, and the traitors are executed beneath an elephant’s crushing weight. Recognizing the superior numbers of the Mughal army, Sambhaji employs guerrilla tactics. The Deccan’s challenging terrain proves disastrous for the Mughals, causing heavy losses. Aurangzeb, having vowed to remain uncrowned until Sambhaji is defeated, faces increasing difficulty. His daughter, Zinat-un-Nissa, attempts to capture her estranged brother Mirza Akbar, but the Marathas foil the ambush. Internal dissent weakens Sambhaji’s ranks as jagirdars defect to the Mughals. Betrayed by his brothers-in-law, his location is exposed. The Mughals launch a surprise assault, encircling the Marathas. Despite fierce resistance, Sambhaji is captured. Taken before Aurangzeb, he refuses to submit. He is brutally tortured but does not renounce his ideals. Aurangzeb, facing mounting revolts, offers him a chance to surrender. Sambhaji remains defiant, declaring that the struggle for Swaraj has spread across the empire. As he perishes, Rajaram ascends, and the resistance continues. The film ends with the Marathas’ eventual triumph, as the Mughal Empire collapses within three decades, leading to the establishment of Indian Swaraj. Cast Vicky Kaushal as Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj Rashmika Mandanna as Yesubai Bhonsale Akshaye Khanna as Aurangzeb Ashutosh Rana as Hambirrao Mohite Diana Penty as Zinat-un-Nissa Begum Divya Dutta as Soyarabai Vineet Kumar Singh as Kavi Kalash Santosh Juvekar as Rayaji Malge Alok Nath as Somaji Kiran Karmarkar as Annaji Datto Sachiv Balaji Manohar as Mhaloji Anil George as Muqarrab Khan Neelkante Patekar as Dharau Sarang Sathaye as Ganoji Shirke Suvrat Joshi as Kanhoji Shirke Ankit Anil Sharma as Santaji Ghorpade Ashish Pathode as Antaji Mankeshwar Gandhe Shubhankar Ekbote as Dhanaji Jadhav Siraj Mustafa as Bahadur Khan Shivraj Walvekar as Bahirji Naik Manoj Kolhatkar as Balaji Avaji Chitnis Danish Pandor as Ikhlas Khan Rohit Pathak as Kakkad Khan Sanjeev Jaiswal as Jhaalad Sukwinder Singh as Khan Zamaan Lavi Pajni as Shaubuddin Firozjang Trishan Singh as Shehzaada Ajjam Ruffy Khan as Shehzaada Maujjam Rakesh Theraja as Sarja Khan Akshay Anand Kohli as Rahulla Khan Ajay Devgn as the narrator (voice)[5] Production Development and pre-production "Everyone knows about Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, but no one knows about Chatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj. He had such great courage and was a great warrior, but sadly no one knows about it. During the pandemic [COVID-19], when I read about Sambhaji Maharaj, I realised he is such a big character, and why are we not talking about his life? That's when I started writing and the idea of Chhaava came to me." — Laxman Utekar, during an interview with India Today[6] In 2021, Laxman Utekar told Dinesh Vijan that he wanted to make a film with Vicky Kaushal and Rashmika Mandanna.[7] In December 2022, it was reported that Utekar was working on a historical biopic,[8] based on the Marathi novel Chhava by Shivaji Sawant.[1] After completing script in January 2023, pre-production for the film began in April, and principal photography starting in October.[9][10][11] Utekar and his team spent a year researching the 17th-century Maratha era, travelling to historical towns like Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, Ratnagiri, Pune, Nashik, and Paithan.[12] Costume designer Sheetal Sharma sourced authentic Paithani sarees and restored 500-year-old borders for Rashmika Mandanna's character, Yesubai. The sourcing process included visits to Paithan and Narayanpeth to obtain authentic Pathani and Narayanpeth sarees. Additional accessories were gathered from Kolhapur, Sawantwadi, and Ratnagiri.[13] Subrata Chakraborty and Amit Ray recreated jewellery and the sword Bhavani, drawing references from museums in London. Vicky Kaushal's portrayal of Sambhaji was based on historical busts and statues to ensure accuracy.[14] A. R. Rahman was roped in to compose the score.[15] The film was officially announced on 3 October 2023, when Maddock Films revealed its upcoming slate of theatrical releases, including the release date for Chhaava.[16][17] Casting and filming Laxman Utekar discussed his upcoming film with Vicky Kaushal during the shoot of Zara Hatke Zara Bachke (2023).[18] In January 2023, Utekar confirmed that Kaushal would portray Sambhaji, marking their second collaboration following Zara Hatke Zara Bachke.[19] Kaushal would be reportedly receiving a ₹10 crore (US$1.2 million) remuneration.[20] Utekar mentioned that Kaushal would undergo four months of training in sword fighting, horse riding, and that shooting would begin once they were satisfied with his preparation.[19] In August 2023, it was reported that Marathi actor Santosh Juvekar would play a pivotal role in the film.[21] He was originally cast as Ganoji Shirke, but later, director Laxman Utekar met with him in his office and offered him the role of Rayaji Malge instead.[22] During the same month, Juvekar and Kaushal underwent horse riding training in the Mumbai suburbs.[21] During trailer launch, Kaushal revealed that he was trained in sword, stick, and spear fighting for 6-7 months. He also gained 25 kg weight for the role.[23] During shooting in Raigad a set was constructed for the scene depicting Chhatrapati Sambhaji's ascension to the throne, featuring an eight-sided throne.[24] By October 2023, it was reported that Kaushal had started his preparations for the film alongside co-star Rashmika Mandanna.[25] Mandanna would be reportedly receiving ₹4 crore (US$460,000) remuneration.[26] The same month, Ashutosh Rana and Divya Dutta join cast as Hambirrao Mohite and Soyarabai, respectively.[27] Rana would be reportedly receiving ₹80 lakh (US$92,000) remuneration.[20] Dutta later discussed her portrayal in an interview with Mid-Day in December 2024.[28][29] On 4 December 2023, Pradeep Rawat joined the film's cast.[30] Mandanna wrapped up her portion of filming in January 2024, while Kaushal resumed filming in Wai on 9 March 2024, continuing until 6 April 2024.[31][32] On 23 April 2024, Santosh Juvekar completed his portions.[33][34] Earlier in the production process, the team had approached Anil Kapoor for the role of Aurangzeb,[35] but in October 2023, Akshaye Khanna joined the cast in the role instead.[36] He would be reportedly receiving ₹2 crore (US$230,000) for his remuneration.[20] Diana Penty joined the film in the role of Zinat-un-Nissa Begum.[37] Principal photography for the film wrapped in May 2024.[38][39] Initially, Utekar had approached Marathi actor Ashok Shinde for a negative role, but Shinde declined the offer due to a scheduling conflict with his existing contract with Zee, as he revealed in a November 2024 interview with ItsMajja.[40] Post-production After filming concluded in May 2024, the movie entered post-production.[15] On 11 February 2025, Pinkvilla reported that Ajay Devgn was hired to provide a voiceover for the film, completing his dubbing in the final week.[41] On 1 February 2025, the film was granted a U/A 16+ certification by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), with a runtime of 161 minutes and 50 seconds. The CBFC required certain modifications, including the replacement of dialogues in the first half and the removal of a scene featuring Maratha warriors in sarees. Additionally, the CBFC requested the inclusion of an audio-text disclaimer, mentioning the book the film is adapted from and clarifying that it does not aim to defame anyone or distort historical facts.

Happy birth anniversary to legendary actor Pran Sahab

The viewers of bollywood films wish happy birth anniversary to Pran Sikand, the legendary actor on 12th February, 2025. He expired few years ago but kept a great legacy of villain over a decade of 50 years. He was one of indispensable personality in bollywood films without whom most of the films of the 50s and 60s could not be thought about. He also was a big star who was as popular as an antihero as the leading stars of 50s and 60s including Showman Raj Kapoor and Tragedy King Dilip Kumar. Pran had acted in more than 300 films in his career which spanned over 60 years. He was a notorious dacoit in Raj Kapoor’s Jis Desh Me Ganga Behti Hai, who was reformed and persuaded to surrender before the police at the end of the film. He hammered Dilip Kumar all along the film Dil Diya Dard Liya, not knowing his identity. It was later known that Dilip Kumar was the king of the princely estate after the locket in his body was discovered. Dilip Kumar forgave him even after knowing that his affair with Wahida Rehman never blossomed into marriage due to Pran only. Among romantic songs of Rafi and Lata like “sawan aye ya na aye”, “dilruba main ne tere”, “koi sagar dil ko behlata nahi”, Pran kept a balance with his villanish pursuits. In Ram Aur Shyam, Pran tortured one of the Dilip Kumars who played the role of his brother-in-law. When Dilip Kumar’s twin brother came to his wife he took revenge against the evil deeds of Pran. Both the sequences when Pran whipped Dilip Kumar and when Dilip Kumar whipped Pran remained sensational. The film was serio-comic in nature with Dilip Kumar playing a double role for the first time in Ram Aur Shyam. In the mid-60s, Pran changed his image by playing positive roles like the one he played in the film Upkar. In that film he played the role of a handicapped person but he was an observer who witnessed the good deeds of Manoj Kumar who was a farmer and the bad deeds of his own brother played by Prem Chopra. Pran’s lips in Manna Dey’s songs “kasme wade” is still remembered by cinematic audience today. Pran was sublime in most of the hit films of the 60s like Shammi Kapoor’s Raj Kumar, Kashmir Ki Kali, An Evening in Paris, etc., Joy Mukherjee’s Love in Tokyo, Phir Wohi Dil Laya Hoon, Biswajeet’s Mere Sanam, Rajender Kumar’s Ganwar, Raj Kumar’s Maryada, Manoj Kumar’s Gumnaam, to name a few. In the 70s he even matched himself with the action heroes of the other generation like Dharmender and Big B. His performance in Big B’s film Zanjeer in the role of a Pathan requires special mention. He gave excellent lips in Manna Dey’s song “yari hai imaan mera yaar mera zindagi” in the same film. In Amar Akbar Anthony, he was the father of Big B, Vinod Khanna and Rishi Kapoor and he faced the evil operations of Jeevan and his men all along the film. He kept his fitness to such an extent that in action sequences, he never looked out of place in a film where Big B, Vinod Khanna who were much younger than him showed their own skills. Pran continued his villainish performances in films of 80s including Dilip Kumar’s Duniya and Big B and Rajnikant’s Andha Kanoon. With notable actors coming in bollywood industry in the 80s like Amrish Puri, Danny, Paresh Rawal, Kader Khan, Anupam Kher, etc., Pran slowly faded away from the industry. By that time he had performed in more than 300 films. Viewers remember him for his unique style of dialogue delivery, unique mannerisms and fantastic body. His viewers pay respect to the old actor on his birth anniver

sary who had already received lifetime achievement award from Filmfare for his unique contribution to bollywood cinema.

Sadhnaji was a sensation in the 1960s

Sadhna remained sizzling actress in the 60s. Renowned actress Sadhna died in end of December 2015, at the age of 84 years. It was a huge loss for the industry as she was associated with classic films. The viewers of Bollywood films wished happy birthday to Sadhna on 2nd September, 2021. Sadhna Shivdasani remained sizzling actress in the 60s. Born on 2nd September, 1941, her name was given by her father due to his fascination for the actress Sadhana Bose. She acted in a Sindhi film Abana in 1958 where she played the role of the sister of the heroine in the film. Then Subodh Mukherjee did cast her opposite Joy Mukherjee in the film Love in Simla in 1959. The music was composed by Iqbal Qureshi and the songs of the film became big hits. She acted in successful films one after the other after that including Parakh, Hum Dono, Prem Patra. In 1962, her film Ek Musafir Ek Haseena opposite Joy Mukherjee became musical blockbuster. Raj Khosla’s hit became known for the songs composed by OP Nayyar, including Rafi’s songs “aap yuhi agar”, “bahut shukhriya”, “phir tere shahar me”, etc. She also acted in Hrishikesh Mukherjee’s film Asli Nakli in 1962, opposite Dev Anand which was also another musical hit. Shankar Jaikishan’s composition became super hit including Lata’s “tera mera pyara amar”, Rafi’s song “tujhe jeevan ki dor me”, etc. Mere Mehboob was the greatest hit of Sadhna opposite Jubilee Kumar Rajender Kumar in 1963. The romantic film created the pair of Rajender Kumar Sadhna who remained sublime during the 60s. Naushad’s composition was brilliant including Rafi’s title song “mere mehboob tujhe meri muhobbat ki kasam”. The other super hit films of Sadhna opposite Rajender Kumar including Aarzoo and Aap Aye Bahar Aye. In 1965 she was married to RK Nayyar. She became famous for her spooky performance in Raj Khosla’s suspense thrillers like Wo Kaun Thi, Mera Saya and Anita. For Wo Kaun Thi she received filmfare nomination for best actress. Her other successful films including Dulha Dulhan opposite Raj Kapoor, Waqt opposite Sunil Dutt, Battamees and Raj Kumar opposite Shammi Kapoor, Ek Phool Do Mali opposite Sanjay Khan, etc. She faded away from the industry in the 70s, as her films Geeta Mera Naam, Ishq Par Zor Nahin, did not do adequate business. Her films should be preserved and restored.