Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti 2023: Akshay Kumar, Sharad Kelkar and others who played historic icon on screen

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti or Shiv Jayanti which is also known Chhatrapati Shivaji Jayanti is celebrated to mark the birth anniversary of the iconic Maratha emperor, Shivaji Maharaj on March 10. From Akshay Kumar to Sharad Kelkar and Mahesh Manjrekar, a number of actors have essayed the iconic historical ruler on screen.

Updated Mar 10, 2023 | 11:54 AM IST

Actors who essayed Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on screen

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti or Shiv Jayanti which is also known Chhatrapati Shivaji Jayanti is celebrated to mark the birth anniversary of the iconic Maratha emperor, Shivaji Maharaj. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti falls on March 10, as per the Hindu almanac. An iconic character in Indian history, known for his steadfast resolve against the Mughal dynasty, a number of actors have played the Maratha ruler onscreen.
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Akshay Kumar

Akshay Kumar had recently shared a pic as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The actor started filming for his first Marathi film Vedat Marathe Veer Daudle Saat directed by Mahesh Manjrekar.
Sharad Kelkar

Sharad Kelkar as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj

Sharad Kelkar played a stellar role as Shivaji Maharaj in the Ajay Devgn, Saif Ali Khan and Kajol-starrer Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior!
Mahesh Majrekar

Mahesh Manjrekar as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj

Ace actor-director Mahesh Manjrekar essayed the iconic character in the film Me Shivajiraje Bhosale Boltoy, which starred Sachin Khedekar in the lead role.
Prasad Oak

Prasad Oak as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj

Prasad Oak, who is a judge on the Maharashtracha Hasya Jatra, recently stunned everyone by portraying Shivaji Maharaj alongside Sonalee Kulkarni in his own film, Hirkani.
Bhushan Pradhan

Bhushan Pradhan as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj

In the Marathi TV series Jai Bhavani Jai Shivaji, Bhushan Pradhan made a comeback to television as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
Amol Kolhe

Amol Kolhe as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj

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.
Shantanu Moghe

Shantanu Moghe as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj

Shantanu Moghe essayed the role of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in the popular television show Swarajya Rakshak Sambhaji.
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