Actor Shardul Pandit slams Indian education system for not publicising the bravery of Maratha warriors after watching Chhaava; asks, “Why I haven’t been gloating in pride over a hero like Sambhaji or Shivaji” : Bollywood News

Chhaava, which was released amid much fanfare, has immense love coming its way as Laxman Utekar and Maddock Films are receiving appreciation from audience for bringing out this powerful story of the Maratha warrior Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj to the forefront. Actor Shardul Pandit too seems to be one of them who was left impressed with this entertainer and took to social media to voice out his opinion and questioning the reason why the Indian Education system lacks mention of Maratha warriors and tales of their bravery.

Actor Shardul Pandit slams Indian education system for not publicising the bravery of Maratha warriors after watching Chhaava; asks, “Why I haven’t been gloating in pride over a hero like Sambhaji or Shivaji”In a video shared on his Instagram page, Shardul Pandit showered praises on Laxman Utekar, Vicky Kaushal, and others for their power packed performances, but at the same time, insisted on the need to educate children about the greatness of these powerful kings. “I saw Chhava yesterday and couldn’t help but ask my friend “Ye sab humne kyu nahi padha? “ Why do I remember everyone but don’t have a clue about the contribution of the great Maratha warriors ? Why I haven’t been gloating in pride over a hero like Sambhaji or Shivaji ?,” the actor wrote in his caption as he continued, “Why I don’t remember the amazing Maratha rule , the men of steel, principles and value. Shouldn’t we take pride in such great and exemplary Maratha warriors and hero’s ??”

“Why was Bollywood shying away from bringing them to light ? Why were they omitted from my school books or not given the due weightage. And now when @maddockfilms @laxman.utekar and @vickykaushal09 have made a very accurate film I see certain top YouTubers making videos about linking it to politics and questioning why is this film made now,” he added and concluded by saying, “Please take your kids and go to watch CHHAVA as we all have done a gross injustice to this glorious Maratha Sher #chatrapatisambhajimaharaj by not celebrating him enough in our history.” “@laxman.utekar and @vickykaushal09 you should be so proud of yourselves”, he signed off.

Coming to the film, Chhaava is based on a novel by the same name and stars Rashmika Mandanna as Yesubai, Akshaye Khanna as Aurangazeb along with Diana Penty, Ashutosh Rana, Divya Dutta, Vineet Kumar Singh, and others playing key roles. The film released in cinemas on February 14.

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