- By Tapapriya Dutta
- Mon, 19 Aug 2024 01:59 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Vicky Kaushal’s Chhaava teaser has been out today and the actor can be seen portraying the role of an iconic character Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj. It has been a highly anticipated movie which promises to showcase the impressive works of the Maratha emperor. Directed by Laxman Utekar, the film also stars Rashmika Mandanna, Akshaye Khanna, Ashutosh Rana and Divya Dutta in key roles. Chhaava is scheduled to be released in theatres on December 6, 2024. As the teaser of the movie and Vicky Kaushal’s look has been getting praise from across the country soon after its release, let's look at the list of Bollywood actors who played some iconic historical figures onscreen.
Hrithik Roshan As Akbar
Hrithik played the role of Mughal emperor Jalaluddin Mohammad Akbar in Jodhaa Akbar. The movie delves into the love story of the Mughal emperor and a Rajput princess Jodhaa. Ashutosh Gowariker’s directorial features Hrithik Roshan, Aishwarya Rai, Poonam Sinha, Sonu Sood, Nikitin Dheer and Suhasini Mulay in pivotal roles. Released in 2008, the historical romance drama is streaming on Netflix and Prime Video.
Shah Rukh Khan As Asoka
Shah Rukh Khan played the role of Maurya Asoka in Santosh Sivan's directorial. The movie showcased the time when the heir of the Maurya empire was sent on an exile for fighting with stepbrother Susima. During his travels, he meets Kalinga princess Kaurwaki and falls for her. The film stars Shah Rukh Khan, Kareena Kapoor, Ajith Kumar, Hrishita Bhatt, Suresh Menon, Danny Denzongpa and Rahul Dev in prominent roles. Released in 2001, the movie can be watched on Netflix.
Ranveer Singh As Bajirao
Ranveer Singh portrayed the role of Maratha general, Baji Rao I also known as Peshwa Bajirao Ballal in Bajirao Mastani. Sanjay Leela Bhansali's directorial showed the love story and challenges of Bajirao and Bundelkhand princess Mastani. The movie stars Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone, Priyanka Chopra, Tanvi Azmi, Milind Soman, Mahesh Manjrekar, Vaibhav Tatwawadi and Aditya Pancholi in prominent roles. Released in 2015, the film is streaming on Prime Video
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Ajay Devgn As Tanhaji Malusare
Ajay Devgn played the role of Tanhaji Malusare in Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior, who is a military chieftain in the army of the Maratha king Shivaji. The movie revolves around the chivalry act of Tanhaji, who captures the Kondhana fort which was guarded by the army of the fierce Rajput chieftain Udaybhan Rathod. The film stars Ajay Devgn, Saif Ali Khan, Sharad Kelkar, Neha Sharma and Kajol in key roles. Om Raut’s action war drama can be watched on Disney Plus Hotstar.
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Akshay Kumar As Prithviraj Chauhan
Akshay Kumar portrayed the role of India’s bravest emperor Prithviraj Chauhan in Samrat Prithviraj. The movie delves into the epic tales of the emperor. The movie features Akshay Kumar, Manushi Chhillar, Nikkita Chadha, Manav Vij, Aishwarya Raj Bhakuni, Sanjay Dutt and Sonu Sood in pivotal roles. Chandraprakash Dwivedi’s directorial is streaming on Prime Video.
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