- By Srishti Pandey
- Tue, 04 Feb 2025 02:31 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Chhaava: Vicky Kaushal is all set for the release of his upcoming historical drama Chhaava, which is scheduled to hit theatres on February 14, 2025. As part of the film’s promotions, the actor recently impressed fans with his Marathi-speaking skills.
During a conversation with Lokmat Filmy, Vicky shared that he grew up in Malad’s Malwani Colony and later moved to Andheri. He recalled his childhood days and revealed that he studied Marathi in school till Class 10, even scoring better in Marathi than in English. “I was born in Malad’s Malwani Colony in a chawl. From there, we moved to Andheri in a 1BHK. I studied Marathi in school till Class 10 as I was in the SSC board. In Class 10, I scored more in Marathi than in English," he said, speaking in Marathi.
He further added that his childhood friends were mostly Maharashtrians, and playing cricket with them helped him pick up the language. “I can speak Marathi, not very fluently, but I can speak well and understand it completely," he said.
Talking about his role in Chhaava, Vicky highlighted the importance of the film in showcasing the story of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, the son of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
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“In Mumbai and Maharashtra, everyone knows about Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Even if someone is not Maharashtrian, they have grown up seeing his influence. I come from a Punjabi family, but for us, too, Shivaji Maharaj is God. It’s something we’ve seen since childhood. In my building, there was a mural of Shivaji Maharaj at the gate, and it was garlanded every day. Our goal with this film is to create equal awareness about Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj and celebrate his bravery,” he explained.
Chhaava is a historical drama that brings to life the journey of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, the eldest son of the Maratha empire’s founder. Vicky Kaushal plays the lead role, with Rashmika Mandanna, Akshaye Khanna, Ashutosh Rana and Divya Dutta in key roles.