Actor and director Riteish Deshmukh is currently enjoying the success of his latest historical film ‘Raja Shivaji.’ The film received a lot of appreciation for its visuals and storytelling. As he takes in the positive response, the actor shared a long heartfelt message for legendary cinematographer Santosh Sivan.Riteish Deshmukh posts BTS picturesRiteish Deshmukh took to his Instagram handle to post several behind-the-scenes photos from the film’s shoot. Along with the pictures, he wrote a long emotional note thanking Santosh Sivan for standing beside him throughout the journey of the movie.The ‘Raid 2’ actor shared that Santosh Sivan supported his dream from the very beginning and treated the project like his own. He shared that the cinematographer’s trust and belief gave him the courage to take risks while making the film.In a long note he wrote, “Dearest @sivan_santosh sir, From the very beginning, you didn’t just support my dream — you held it with the same love and belief as if it were your own. That kind of faith changed everything for me. Because you had my back, I found the courage to be fearless. I could take the biggest risks, knowing that if I ever felt lost or out of my depth, your wisdom, your experience, and your genius would guide me home.”Riteish Deshmukh calls Santosh Sivan His “North Star”The actor further called Santosh Sivan his mentor, guiding light, and “North Star.” thanked him for making ‘Raja Shivaji’ feel alive, personal, and special. He said he would always remain grateful and indebted to him.He added, “There were moments when the weight of it all felt overwhelming, but every single one of those moments became worth it the moment I remembered I wasn’t walking alone. You made this journey beautiful. You made our film Raja Shivaji feel alive, special, and deeply personal. I can never thank you enough for being my mentor, my guiding light, my North Star. I love and respect you with all my heart, sir. I will always remain deeply indebted to you.”About ‘Raja Shivaji’ ‘Raja Shivaji’ tells the story of legendary warrior king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and showcases his courage, leadership, and legacy. The film also stars Genelia Deshmukh, Sanjay Dutt, Abhishek Bachchan, Vidya Balan, Bhagyashree, Fardeen Khan and more. The film also includes Salman Khan in a special cameo as Jiva Mahala.