Raja Shivchatrapati
Raja Shivchatrapati is a Marathi language historical TV drama based on Chatrapati Shivaji, founder of the Maratha Empire.[1] The program was first aired on Star Pravah, a Marathi TV channel, and was the first program aired on Star Pravah.[2]
Raja Shivchatrapati | |
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Genre | History, drama |
Created by | Nitin Chandrakant Desai |
Based on | Raja Shivchatrapati novel of Babasaheb Purandare |
Directed by | Hemant Devdhar |
Starring |
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Opening theme | Jay Bhavani Jay Shivaji |
Composer(s) | Ajay-Atul |
Country of origin | India |
Original language(s) | Marathi |
No. of seasons | 1 |
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Producer(s) |
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Production location(s) | ND Studios , Mumbai |
Camera setup | Multi camara set-up |
Running time | 30 Minutes |
Production company(s) | Chandrakant production Pvt. LTD |
Release | |
Original network | Star Pravah |
Original release | November 2008 |
The serial was re-broadcast in April 2020 during the coronavirus pandemic.[3]
Plot
Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, born at Shivneri fort, establishes the Maratha kingdom against all odds by fighting against the Mughal dynasty.
Cast
- Dr. Amol Kolhe as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
- Mrinal Kulkarni as Rajmata Jijabai.
- Avinash Narkar as Shahaji Raje Bhosale.[4]
- Yatin Karyekar as Mughal emperor Aurangzeb.
- Rujuta Deshmmukh as Maharani Saibai
Production
The program was created and produced by Hindi film's art director Nitin Chandrakant Desai. Amol Kolhe played lead role of Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Mrunal Kulkarni as Rajmata Jijabai.[5] It was directed by Hemant Devdhar.[6] Filming took place at ND Studios in Maharashtra. Babasaheb Purandare and Devendranath Kasar were consulted for historical content as can be seen from credit list of the serial .
References
- "Popular historical show 'Raja Shivchatrapati' to return on the audience demand". Times Of India. 1 April 2020. Retrieved 6 April 2020.
- "लोकाग्रहास्तव पुन्हा भेटीला येणार 'राजा शिवछत्रपती', वाचा सविस्तर". Lokmat (in Marathi). 2 April 2020. Retrieved 6 April 2020.
- "Popular historical show returns on TV on popular viewers demand". Times Of India. 2 April 2020. Retrieved 6 April 2020.
- "Raja Shivchatrapati back on Television". Times Of India. 6 April 2020. Retrieved 6 April 2020.
- Pote, Saumitra (1 April 2020). "On peoples demand Raja Shivchatrapati gonna come on Star Pravah again". ABP Majha. Retrieved 6 April 2020.
- "Raja Shivchatrapati directed by Hemant Devdhar". Times Of India. 1 April 2020. Retrieved 6 April 2020.