'Khashaba' teaser follows India's first individual Olympic medallist Khashaba Dadasaheb Jadhav
Mumbai, July 2
The teaser of Nagraj Majule's 'Khashaba' - a much-awaited Marathi biographical sports drama on the life of wrestler Khashaba Dadasaheb Jadhav - has been unveiled.
On Thursday, Jio Studios and Aatpat Productions dropped the teaser and also announced the worldwide theatrical release of 'Khashaba' on January 1, 2027.
The biographical sports drama chronicles the extraordinary story of wrestler Khashaba Dadasaheb Jadhav, Independent India's very first individual Olympic medal winner.
The teaser offers a spectacular, high-octane glimpse into the world of traditional wrestling mud-pits (akharas), set against the backdrop of a newly independent nation.
The biopic tells the gripping story of an unsung wrestling icon from Maharashtra who overcame staggering odds to secure a historic bronze medal at the 1952 Helsinki Olympics.
Khashaba features a soaring musical score by the legendary composer duo Ajay-Atul. While the lead actor's name is yet to be unveiled, the film features the likes of Jitendra Joshi, Mahesh Manjrekar, Girish Kulkarni, Vaibhav Mangale, Chhaya Kadam and Gargee Kulkarni.
Presented by Jio Studios and Aatpat Productions, Khashaba is produced by Jyoti Deshpande and Gargee Kulkarni.
For the film, Jio Studios has joined hands with director Nagraj Manjule, who is returning to the director's chair after his National Award-winning masterpiece 'Fandry' and the path-breaking 'Sairat' (2016).
Khashaba arrives in theatres worldwide on January 1, 2027.
— ANI
Reader Comments
As a Maharashtrian, I feel proud. Khashaba was a hero who won India's first individual Olympic medal when the country was still finding its feet. But honestly, the date—1st Jan 2027? That's a weird release date, right? Why not on his birth anniversary or Independence Day? Still, excited for it! 🙌
Interesting choice for a biopic. I know little about Indian wrestling history, but this looks compelling. The teaser captures the struggle of post-independence India beautifully. However, I hope the film doesn't gloss over the lack of infrastructure athletes faced back then. It's an important story to tell.
So many biopics these days, but Khashaba's story is special—he was an unsung hero. The music by Ajay-Atul is a huge plus. But I'm curious: why hide the lead actor's name? That's unusual. Also, hope the film doesn't just focus on the medal but also on his struggles with funding and recognition after the Olympics. Can't wait!
Great to see Marathi cinema getting global recognition. 'Fandry' and 'Sairat' set high standards, so expectations are sky-high for Nagraj Manjule. My only concern: will it be accessible to non-Marathi audiences with subtitles? Hope the distribution is wide enough. 🇮🇳
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