Raja Shivchatrapati is a Marathi historical TV drama based on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, founder of the Maratha Empire.[1][2] The serial was re-broadcast in April 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic.[3][4]
| Raja Shivchhatrapati | |
|---|---|
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| Genre | Historical drama |
| Created by | Nitin Chandrakant Desai |
| Based on | Raja Shivchatrapati novel of Babasaheb Purandare |
| Story by | Shirish Gopal Deshpande |
| Directed by | Hemant Devdhar |
| Starring | |
| Theme music composer | Ashok Patki |
| Opening theme | Jay Bhavani Jay Shivaji |
| Composer | Ajay–Atul |
| Country of origin | India |
| Original language | Marathi |
| No. of episodes | 214 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Atul Ketkar |
| Producers |
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| Production locations | ND Studios, Mumbai |
| Camera setup | Multi-Camera |
| Running time | 22 minutes |
| Production company | Chandrakant Productions Pvt. Ltd. |
| Original release | |
| Network | Star Pravah |
| Release | November 24, 2008 – September 19, 2009 |
Summary edit
Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, born at Shivneri fort, establishes the Maratha kingdom against all odds by fighting against the Mughal dynasty.[5][6]
Cast edit
- Amol Kolhe as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
- Mrinal Kulkarni as Rajmata Jijabai
- Avinash Narkar as Shahaji Raje Bhosale
- Yatin Karyekar as Aurangzeb
- Rujuta Deshmmukh as Maharani Saibai
- Neelam Shirke as Maharani Soyrabai
- Prasad Pandit as Baji Prabhu Deshpande
- Shantanu Moghe as Murarbaji Deshpande
- Swapnil Rajshekhar as Netaji Palkar
- Sanjay Mohite as Bahirji Naik
- Vidyadhar Joshi as Mirza Rajah Jai Singh
- Hardeek Joshi as Kartalab Khan
- Sunil Godse as Shaista Khan
- Samira Gujar as Maharani Putalabai
Production edit
The program was created and produced by Hindi film's art director Nitin Chandrakant Desai.[7][8] Amol Kolhe played lead role of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Mrinal Kulkarni as Rajmata Jijabai. It was directed by Hemant Deodhar and filming took place at ND Studios, Karjat in Maharashtra. Balwant Moreshwar Purandare and Devendranath Kasar were consulted for historical content as can be seen from credit list of the serial.[9][10]
References edit
- ^ "Popular historical show 'Raja Shivchatrapati' to return on the audience's demand". The Times Of India.
- ^ "लोकाग्रहास्तव पुन्हा भेटीला येणार 'राजा शिवछत्रपती', वाचा सविस्तर". Lokmat (in Marathi). 2 April 2020.
- ^ "'राजा शिवछत्रपती' मालिका पुन्हा पाहायला मिळणार, 'या' दिवशी होणार सुरुवात". Times Now Marathi (in Marathi).
- ^ "लॉकडाऊन: लोकाग्रहास्तव पुन्हा भेटीला येणार राजा शिवछत्रपती, जय मल्हार आणि आंबटगोड या मालिका, स्टार प्रवाह आणि झी मराठीवर होणार प्रसारित". Divya Marathi (in Marathi).
- ^ "Exclusive: लोकाग्रहास्तव स्टार प्रवाहवर पुन्हा भेटीला येणार 'राजा शिवछत्रपती'". Loksatta (in Marathi).
- ^ "Raja Shiv Chhatrapati returns on Star Pravah". Telly Chakkar.
- ^ "Raja Shiv Chhatrapati makes a come back on STAR Pravah".
- ^ "Raja Shivchhatrapati to make a comeback on TV". The Times Of India.
- ^ "'Raja Shivchhatrapati' to return on Star Pravah". Marathi Movie World.
- ^ "लोकाग्रहास्तव स्टार प्रवाहवर पुन्हा भेटीला येणार राजा शिवछत्रपती आणि आंबटगोड या मालिका". ABP Majha (in Marathi).
