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Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti 2022: A look back at actors who played 'Shivaji Raje' on-screen

ETimes.in | Last updated on - Feb 19, 2022, 08:00 IST
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​Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti 2022: A look back at actors who played 'Shivaji Raje' on-screen

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti is celebrated all over the state today (February 19) with much enthusiasm. The audience have witnessed and celebrated the history of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and the history of the Maratha Empire through various shows and films. The performances of the actors, who played Maharaj on-screen, were also widely appreciated and loved by the audience. From Amol Kolhe to Bhushan Pradhan, these Marathi actors have surprised viewers with their acting skills as Maharaj. Take a look:

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​Amol Kolhe

Amol Kolhe, who has played Shivaji Maharaj on several occasions in his career, has been part of TV shows like Raja Shivchhatrapati, Shivaji Maharaj, Swarajya Janani Jijamata and Swarajya Saudamini Tararani. Amol is best known for his performance as Shivaji Maharaj and the viewers, too, showered much love on him whenever he played the character on-screen. (PC - Instagram)

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​Prasad Oak

Maharashtrachi Hasya Jatra judge Prasad Oak surprised everyone recently when he played the role of Shivaji Maharaj in his own film Hirkani opposite Sonalee Kulkarni. His performance was widely appreciated. (PC - Instagram)

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Bhushan Pradhan

Actor Bhushan Pradhan made his comeback on Marathi TV after almost eight years. He was last seen in the Marathi serial 'Pinjara'. The actor made his comeback on Marathi TV and played the role of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in the show Jai Bhavani Jai Shivaji. Bhushan also said that it was a huge challenge for him to play the role of Maharaj on TV. (PC - Instagram)

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​Mahesh Manjrekar

Veteran actor Mahesh Manjrekar played the role of Chhatrapati in the film Me Shivajiraje Bhosle Boltoy. Though he played the role of Shivaji later in his career, his acting skills and dialogues are still popular among the Marathi audience. Mahesh has immense love for acting and he has proved it right in the film. (PC - Instagram)

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​Shantanu Moghe

Actor Shantanu Moghe essayed the great Maratha warrior king in the popular TV show Swarajya Rakshak Sambhaji. Shantanu had earlier played various challenging characters on-screen, but his performance as Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, was widely acclaimed. (PC - Instagram)

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