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Vivek Oberoi as Aurangzeb: Casting Shakes Up Chhatrapati Shivaji Epic

Vivek Oberoi is reportedly set to play Aurangzeb in the upcoming historical epic about Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The film stars Rishab Shetty as the legendary Maratha warrior king and features Shefali Shah as Jijamata. Directed by Sandeep Singh, this ambitious production boasts multiple National and Academy Award-winning technicians. It's scheduled for a massive global release in January 2027 across eight languages and 40+ countries.

Key Points: Vivek Oberoi to Play Aurangzeb in Rishab Shetty's Shivaji Film

  • Vivek Oberoi joins Rishab Shetty in epic historical drama as Mughal emperor Aurangzeb
  • Film explores Shivaji Maharaj's journey and foundation of Swarajya
  • Massive global release planned for January 2027 across 40+ countries
  • Features Shefali Shah as Jijamata with National Award-winning technicians
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Vivek Oberoi to play Aurangzeb in Rishab Shetty's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, say reports

Vivek Oberoi cast as Aurangzeb opposite Rishab Shetty's Shivaji Maharaj in Sandeep Singh's historical epic 'The Pride of Bharat', releasing globally in 2027.

Vivek Oberoi to play Aurangzeb in Rishab Shetty's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, say reports
"The film will depict the journey of history's greatest warrior king, highlighting the courage, strategy, and devotion that shaped the foundation of Swarajya. - Production Statement"

Mumbai Oct 31

Bollywood actor Vivek Oberoi has been roped in to play Aurangzeb opposite Rishab Shetty's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in Sandeep Singh's upcoming historical epic, 'The Pride of Bharat: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj', according to reports on Friday.

While there is no official confirmation as of yet.

The film will depict the journey of history's greatest warrior king, highlighting the courage, strategy, and devotion that shaped the foundation of Swarajya.

With Rishab Shetty as Shivaji Maharaj, Shefali Shah as Jijamata, and now Vivek Oberoi stepping into the role of Aurangzeb, the stage is set for a compelling narrative that explores both conflict and conviction at an epic scale.

Vivek Oberoi's inclusion will add another remarkable chapter to his strong slate of upcoming projects, which includes Sandeep Reddy Vanga's 'Spirit' with Prabhas and Nitesh Tiwari's 'Ramayana'.

Helmed by Sandeep Singh, 'The Pride of Bharat: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj' is shaping up to be one of Indian cinema's most ambitious historical productions, with a team comprising multiple National and Academy Award-winning technicians.

The magnum opus is slated for a never-seen-before mega global release in more than 40 countries worldwide on January 21, 2027, in Hindi, Marathi, Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Bengali and English.

Talking about Vivek, the actor is all set for his upcoming movie 'Mastiii 4'. The movie also stars Aftab Shivdasani and Ritesh Deshmukh in the lead.

Talking about Rishab Shetty, the actor is currently riding high with the humongous success of his recently released movie, 'Kantara: Chapter 1'. The movie also stars Rukmini Vasanth.

'Kantara: Chapter 1' released last month on October 2.

It competed with Janhvi Kapoor-starrer 'Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari' at the box office.

- IANS

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Arjun K
Interesting choice with Vivek Oberoi as Aurangzeb. Hope they don't whitewash the historical facts and show the actual brutality of Aurangzeb's rule. Historical accuracy matters!
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Rohit P
January 2027 is too far! 😫 But excited for this epic clash between Shivaji Maharaj and Aurangzeb. The casting of Shefali Shah as Jijamata is brilliant casting!
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Sarah B
While I appreciate the ambition, I hope they focus on storytelling rather than just scale. Many historical films get lost in spectacle and forget character development.
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Vikram M
Release in 8 languages including English shows they're thinking globally. Great move to take Indian history to international audiences. Hope it does justice to our great king's legacy!
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Karthik V
After watching Kantara, I have full faith in Rishab Shetty's ability to bring authenticity to historical roles. Can't wait to see how he portrays Shivaji Maharaj's strategic brilliance and leadership qualities.

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