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The Hindu
18 hours ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Maharashtra govt. seeks land on JNU campus to build Shivaji statue
Maharashtra Minister for Industries and Marathi Language Uday Samant said on Wednesday that the State government has sought land from Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) to build a statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj riding a horse on the campus. 'We have held preliminary talks with the Vice-Chancellor and she is positive about it. A statue of our most revered king in this renowned university will help spread the importance of his valour and Maratha history on a national platform, given the university's key position in the academic world. Once the land is allotted, the State government will construct the statue. There is in-principle approval for the State government's proposal,' Mr. Samant said. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and State Cabinet Ministers will visit JNU on Thursday to inaugurate the Kusumagraj Special Centre for Marathi Language, Literature, and Culture, named after the celebrated poet and Jnanpith awardee. The centre will offer postgraduate and certificate programmes aimed at promoting multilingualism and cultural understanding. 'It will offer an MA in Marathi and certificate courses aligned with the National Education Policy, 2020 for non-Marathi speakers, such as those who speak Tamil. Notably, many students from Bihar and Uttar Pradesh have opted for Tamil, and it's common to hear Tamil being spoken during our functions. This trend is encouraging as it promotes unity and sensitivity towards other languages across the country. The State government is emphasising Marathi's importance, especially since it has been recognised as a classical language by the Centre. It is a language known for its rich literary heritage,' JNU V-C Santishree Pandit had told reporters recently. Mr. Fadnavis will also lay the foundation stone for the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Special Centre for Security and Strategic Studies, which will function under JNU's School of International Studies. The centre will focus on exploring indigenous strategic traditions based on the Maratha empire and aims to become a hub of military history, strategy, and future policy development rooted in India's past. ₹10 crore allocated The State government has allocated ₹10 crore each for both centres .The Marathi centre was announced in 2007 by then Chief Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh.
Pink Villa
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Shahid Kapoor-led Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj biopic shelved, director Amit Rai slams 'cruel system'
Shahid Kapoor is one of the most talented actors in the Hindi film industry. He was last seen in Rosshan Andrrews' directorial, Deva, earlier this year. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj biopic, which was the actor's highly anticipated project, has been shelved. Director Amit Rai has confirmed that it is off the table while slamming the cruel system in the fraternity. Amit Rai reacts after his Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj biopic gets shelved In a recent interview with Mid-Day, director Amit Rai spoke about how he feels helpless after the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj biopic has been shelved. While the OMG 2 director didn't specifically mention the reason, he blamed the "cruel system". He expressed that as a director, he faced challenges while working under the systems of "casting, production, stars, and management". Amit Rai worked on the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj biopic for 5 years Director Amit Rai revealed that he had been working on the script of the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj biopic for five years. Talking about his now-shelved ambitious project, Rai added, "Within minutes, somebody writes a five-pager, pointing out what is wrong and what is right in the film." Shahid Kapoor was in talks with director Amit Rai for the biopic In 2024, Pinkvilla exclusively reported that Shahid Kapoor was roped in to headline the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj biopic. According to a source close to the development, director Amit Rai and producer Ashwin Varde had zeroed in on Shahid as he was the "best fit" for the lead role. "Shahid was equally enthusiastic about the idea and eagerly came on board," the source added. On the work front, Shahid Kapoor will next be seen in Vishal Bharadwaj's directorial venture, Arjun Ustara, co-starring Triptii Dimri. Shahid and Vishal are reuniting after a long time. Arjun Ustra marks their fourth collaboration. They have previously collaborated on films such as Kaminey (2009), Haider (2014), and Rangoon (2017). Shahid Kapoor made his Bollywood debut with Ken Ghosh's Ishq Vishk in 2003 alongside Amrita Rao. Shahid is best known for movies like Udta Punjab, Jab We Met, Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya, and many more.
Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Shahid Kapoor's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj biopic shelved, director Amit Rai holds the 'system' accountable
The life and valour of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj has been cinematised at least a handful of times for the movies. However, the correct kind of zeal and commitment is required to be able to translate an aura that powerful and relay it to the masses. Shahid Kapoor's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj movie shelved, director breaks silence(Photos: X) The Amit Rai-helmed Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj biopic could very well have been that film to tick all the boxes with Shahid Kapoor in the lead. However, if recent media reports are to be believed, the film has been shelved for good. Now while a film's fate being cut short in this manner is not in any way unheard of in the industry, Amit for one, made sure there was no scope left for any speculations to take control of the narrative. In a chat with Mid-Day, the director pointedly blamed the "cruel system" which has soured the experience of mounting this larger-than-life film for him. Amit emphasised on the overlapping systems of "casting, production, stars, and management" which ultimately eat into the film itself. More so, what left Amit really affected was how quick everyone is to point out the flaws. "Within minutes, somebody writes a five-pager, pointing out what is wrong and what is right in the film", he huffed. It is worth mentioning here that this isn't the first big hurdle Amit has weathered when it comes to his professional aspirations. Amit also helmed the uber-controversial 2023 release, Oh My God 2. Starring Akshay Kumar and Pankaj Tripathi in the lead, the film came under intense scrutiny for showcasing the likeness of masturbation in context of a minor. While the film was properly completed and also saw the light of day in terms of a theatrical release, Amit fought tooth and nail when it came to censorship clauses governing the final cut of the film. However, the censored version is what made it to the theatres, as well OTT. Coming to Shahid, the actor will next be seen in Vishal Bharadwaj's Arjun Ustara. The film will reportedly star Triptii Dimri opposite Shahid, also marking the latter's fourth film with Vishal, Kaminey (2009), Haider (2014) and Rangoon (2017) having set very worthy precedents already. Do you think Shahid was the perfect fit to play Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on screen?
News18
a day ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Shahid Kapoor's Chhatrapati Shivaji Biopic Shelved, Confirms Director Amit Rai
Last Updated: Director Amit Rai, best known for OMG 2, confirmed the news in a recent interview with Mid-Day. Shahid Kapoor's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj has been officially shelved. Director Amit Rai, best known for OMG 2, confirmed the news in a recent interview with Mid-Day. He also expressed his frustration with the film industry's systemic issues. In an interview with Mid-Day, director Amit Rai said, 'The system is so cruel. Even if you have proved your mettle with a R180 crore film [OMG 2], it's not enough. How is a director supposed to work here, under these systems of casting, production, star, and management? You live with a story for five years, and within minutes, somebody writes a five-pager, pointing out what is wrong and what is right in the film." Amit also revealed that his OMG 2 actor Pankaj Tripathi is a part of his next. In fact, Akshay Kumar, too, had expressed interest in doing it. He praised the two actors for being 'generous'. 'An actor will only do what's working at the box office. Very few actors were honest to me. Sometimes, they weren't interested in being part of a film that's speaking the truth about society, and instead wanted to do a love story," he added. Shahid Kapoor is currently busy with the shoot of Vishal Bhardwaj's next. A high-voltage box office clash is likely to happen at box office in December this year. The makers of Shahid Kapoor's next has reportedly decided to stick to the original release date of the upcoming film, despite major competition from Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar and Prabhas' much-anticipated The Raja Saab. There is no intention of altering the film's release, setting the stage for a massive three-way showdown. Times Now has quoted Bollywood Hungama report which mentions that there is no change in release date of Shahid Kapoor's next. The portal reported a source close to the development as saying, 'It was the makers of Shahid Kapoor's next that took the December 5 slot first. The filming is going on at a steady pace and the film has shaped up well. Producer Sajid Nadiadwala is confident of the product and doesn't feel the need to move from the date that he was the first one to reserve." But still an official confirmation is awaited. First Published: July 23, 2025, 11:17 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Shahid Kapoor's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj biopic gets shelved; director Amit Rai slams the system, calls it ‘cruel'
Bollywood has seen several biopics and historical dramas, and is known to embrace the genre with utmost love, respect, and caution. Thus, when the reports of Amit Rai making a biopic on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj came out, cinema and history lovers couldn't keep calm. This film was supposed to star Shahid Kapoor in the role of the Marathi warrior. However, according to the latest reports, the movie will not see the day's light. Shahid Kapoor's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj biopic gets shelved Yes, you read that right! The Shahid Kapoor starrer and Amit Rai directorial Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj biopic has been shelved. The director has confirmed the news that one of his most ambitious projects will not be released, according to Mid-Day. Speaking to the same portal on the matter, Amit revealed, "The system is so cruel. Even if you have proved your mettle with a R180 crore film [OMG 2], it's not enough. How is a director supposed to work here, under these systems of casting, production, star, and management?' He expressed his frustration by adding that an artist lives with a story for five years, and all it takes for someone is just 5 minutes to write a five-pager and pointing out 'what is wrong and what is right in the film." He continued, 'An actor will only do what's working at the box office. Very few actors were honest with me. Sometimes, they weren't interested in being part of a film that's speaking the truth about society, and instead wanted to do a love story," he added. Amit Rai to produce his next movie himself Reportedly, now Amit has decided to produce his next project himself. Hungarian cinematographer Máté Herba and popular action and motion-capture specialist Isaac Hamon are supporting the director in his decision to take all the charge into his hands. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 15 most beautiful women in the world Undo 'OMG 2' actor Pankaj Tripathi is a part of his next, revealed Amit in his interaction with the aforementioned portal. He added that Akshay had also expressed interest in the project. He appreciated both the stars for their genuine personality.
