All set to essay the role of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, Bollywood actor Vicky Kaushal left everyone impressed with his personification of the former in the trailer. However, a certain section of the internet was left unimpressed and also expressed their disappointment over historical inaccuracies and a dance sequence featuring Vicky and Rashmika Mandanna, who will be essaying the role of Yesubai Bhonsale, Sambhaji Maharaj’s wife. Today, director of #Chhaava , Laxman Utekar announced that the Lezim dance sequence will be removed after meeting Raj Thackeray & Udayanraje Bhosale.
का? कारण काही "हंगामी शिवभक्त" यावर आक्षेप घेत आहेत. 😑 Thread 🧵[1/6] #Chhaava pic.twitter.
com/SW8xe8RXvq — Greek God (@trends_HRITHIK) January 27, 2025 Amidst the raising concerns, the makers have now decided to delete the lezim dance sequence to avoid hurting religious sentiments and before any protests take place. As reported by the Free Press Journal, the director of the much-awaited film Chhaava , Laxman Utekar has confirmed the news. In a statement, he shared that being an avid reader he took guidance from Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (Manase) leader Raj Thackeray and decided to delete those scenes.
The director established that telling Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj’s story is more important than showing him doing lezim dance. SEE ALSO: Maharashtra Minister Raises Objection Over Dance Scene In Vicky Kaushal'.
