Emperor Shivaji (1952)

छत्रपति शिवाजी

The film chronicles the ascent of Shivaji, the great Maratha warrior who fought for liberty from the erstwhile Muslim rulers in order to establish a secular Hindu kingdom.

Date of release
1952-08-11
TMDB
8.0 / 10 (1)
Runtime
2h 50m
Genres
History, War, Drama
Director
Bhalji Pendharkar

Casting

Interesting facts

Chhatrapati Shivaji is a 1952 Indian historical drama film directed and produced by Bhalji Pendharkar. The film chronicles key events in the life of Shivaji Maharaj, the founder of the Maratha Empire, from his birth to his coronation as "Chhatrapati" in 1674. Released in both Marathi and Hindi, the film features an ensemble cast, including Chandrakant as Shivaji, Parshwanath Yeshwant Altekar, Prithviraj Kapoor, Gajanan Jagirdar, Leela, Ranjana, Lalita Pawar, and a rare acting appearance by legendary playback singer Lata Mangeshkar. The music was composed by C. Ramchandra, with lyrics by Shailendra.

Production

Chhatrapati Shivaji was produced under the banner of Prabhakar Pictures, with Bhalji Pendharkar serving as both director and producer. The film was shot in both Marathi and Hindi. The casting of Lata Mangeshkar, primarily known as a playback singer, marking one of her rare on-screen appearances. The film's music was composed by C. Ramchandra, a prominent composer of the era, with lyrics penned by Shailendra.

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