Bollywood's richest producer Bhushan Kumar joins Kantara's Rishab Shetty for Shivaji epic
Dubai: Bollywood's richest producer, Bhushan Kumar, has joined forces with actor-filmmaker Rishab Shetty for an ambitious two-part historical epic on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, bringing together two major names in Indian cinema. T-Series, headed by Kumar, has officially joined as producer on The Pride of Bharat – Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj , which filmmaker Sandeep Singh will direct. The…
Dubai: Bollywood's wealthiest producer Bhushan Kumar has teamed up with actor-filmmaker Rishab Shetty to bring to life the epic story of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in a two-part historical film, The Pride of Bharat – Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The Pride of Bharat marks a collaboration between Bollywood's richest producer Kumar's T-Series and filmmaker Sandeep Singh's Legend Studios.
T-Series' chairman Kumar will join forces with Shetty, who will take on the role of director. Kumar presented Shetty with a century-old painting of Shivaji Maharaj, symbolizing the team's dedication to the project. The film will explore significant battles, victories, sacrifices, and lesser-known episodes from the legendary Maratha ruler's life.
Kumar expressed his responsibility to share Shivaji Maharaj's extraordinary story with audiences worldwide, praising Shetty's screen presence and ability to portray legendary figures. Pre-production for the film is underway, with filming set to commence in early 2027.
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