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Riteish Deshmukh is sorry for dancing in a Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj t-shirt

Riteish Deshmukh is sorry for dancing in a Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj t-shirt

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Riteish Deshmukh’s latest directorial venture, Raja Shivaji, has received an overwhelming response across Maharashtra, becoming the highest-grossing Marathi film of all time. To celebrate the film’s success, the actor recently hosted a party for the cast, crew, and close industry friends. A video from the event has gone viral, showing Riteish dancing to a Bollywood song while wearing a T-shirt with Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s image printed on it. Riteish Deshmukh apologises for viral video from Raja Shivaji success party The video has attracted a lot of criticism online, with many viewers calling it disrespectful while speculating that the actor was intoxicated. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Bhagyashree defends playing mother to 10-year younger Riteish Deshmukh in Raja Shivaji

Bhagyashree defends playing mother to 10-year younger Riteish Deshmukh in Raja Shivaji

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Riteish Deshmukh’s latest Marathi film, Raja Shivaji, broke box office records as it entered the ₹100 crore club. Apart from Riteish playing the lead role of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the founder of the Maratha Empire, Bhagyashree also had a pivotal role in the film — she played the role of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s warrior mother, Rajmata Jijabai. Without Jijabai’s contribution, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s story remains incomplete, which is why Bhagyashree’s role in the film was extremely significant. Bhagyashree played the role of Rajmata Jijabai in Raja Shivaji. Bhagyashree on playing Riteish’s mother However, many fans questioned the Maine Pyar Kiya actor playing the role of Riteish’s mother in the film despite being 10 years younger than him. In a recent interaction with Zoom, Bhagyashree opened up about the same. She said, “When you get to play a role that you have grown up hearing stories about, there is no question to say no. Besides, Jijau was a young mother. In fact, Santosh Sivan sir called me up to say, ‘Sorry, I had to make you …

Amole Gupte on working with Riteish Deshmukh’s sons in Raja Shivaji: ‘They are so cultured, rooted’ | Exclusive

Amole Gupte on working with Riteish Deshmukh’s sons in Raja Shivaji: ‘They are so cultured, rooted’ | Exclusive

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Working with children has always been fun for actor and filmmaker Amole Gupte, fondly known as Froggie Uncle off-camera. But on the set of Raja Shivaji, he developed a special bond unlike any other with Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia Deshmukh’s sons Riaan (11) and Rahyl (9), who made their debut with their father’s Marathi period drama this month. “With Rahyl and Riaan, our special bond was a cute shock for me after so many years. A special bond over jilbi (Marathi for jalebi) and samosa,” shares Amole. Riteish Deshmukh’s sons made their debut with his film Raja Shivaji Describing the star kids, the filmmaker tells us, “They are so cultured, the two boys. They know the entire Ganpati Aarti, the shlokas and various God’s mantras. So, there is a certain amount of rootedness in Genelia and Riteish’s boys, which is amazing. They are too good.” Amole, who plays the role of Mohammed Adil Shah in the film, reveals that their interaction was no less than a picnic. He explains, “We were not working. We were …

Salman Khan accepts paparazzi’s apology after hospital visit controversy

Salman Khan accepts paparazzi’s apology after hospital visit controversy

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Bollywood superstar Salman Khan recently grabbed attention after a tense interaction with paparazzi appeared to end on a positive note. The actor attended the success party of Raja Shivaji, where he was seen warmly acknowledging photographers who had earlier upset him during a hospital visit. Salman Khan accepts the paps apology The controversy began a few days ago when Salman visited a hospital in Mumbai. Videos from the outing quickly surfaced online, showing the actor visibly irritated with photographers gathered outside the medical facility. Salman reportedly expressed his disappointment over paparazzi recording and photographing them during what many considered a private and sensitive moment. The incident sparked debate on social media, with several fans supporting the actor’s frustration and calling for greater respect toward celebrities’ personal boundaries, especially during hospital visits. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

‘Zor se sorry bolo’: Salman Khan accepts paparazzi’s apology after schooling them outside hospital | Bollywood News

‘Zor se sorry bolo’: Salman Khan accepts paparazzi’s apology after schooling them outside hospital | Bollywood News

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3 min readMumbaiUpdated: May 21, 2026 09:42 AM IST A day after Salman Khan schooled the paparazzi for shouting outside the hospital when he was visiting an ailing friend, the photographers apologised to the actor. On Wednesday, as Salman arrived for the success bash of Riteish Deshmukh’s period action drama Raja Shivaji in Mumbai, members of the paparazzi apologised for their conduct. “Sorry bhai, bhai sorry,” the photographers kept repeating as Salman arrived at the party. The actor asked his security team not to block any photographers, as he happily posed for them with Riteish. Salman was here to support Riteish and celebrate the film’s success, where Salman was also seen in a cameo. Owing to the commotion, Salman was initially unable to decipher why the photographers were speaking loudly but as soon as he figured that they were apologising, he signalled that he had forgiven them. Soon after, he decided to pull the photographers’ leg. As Salman posed with the host, Riteish, outside the venue, and the paparazzi continued to click them and apologize …

Riteish Deshmukh’s Raja Shivaji beats Sairat’s lifetime haul, becomes highest-grossing Marathi film ever

Riteish Deshmukh’s Raja Shivaji beats Sairat’s lifetime haul, becomes highest-grossing Marathi film ever

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In 2016, Sairat created history by becoming the first Marathi film to cross the ₹100 crore mark at the worldwide box office. For nearly a decade, no Marathi film managed to break that record. Now, Riteish Deshmukh’s historical drama Raja Shivaji has achieved the feat and emerged as the highest-grossing Marathi film of all time. (Also read: Almost gave up, but it kept coming back: Riteish Deshmukh on decade long journey of ‘Raja Shivaji’) Riteish Deshmukh essays the role of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in Raja Shivaji. Raja Shivaji’s box office performance so far The film has shown a strong and consistent performance at the box office since its release. Raja Shivaji opened to impressive numbers and earned more than ₹30 crore net during its first weekend itself. It continued its successful run through the following weeks, collecting ₹57.70 crore net by the end of its first week and ₹84 crore net by the end of the second week. Even in its third week, the film has maintained a steady hold in theatres. According to the …

Raja Shivaji becomes only 2nd Marathi film to mint ₹100 crore, Riteish Deshmukh film set to beat Sairat’s all time mark

Raja Shivaji becomes only 2nd Marathi film to mint ₹100 crore, Riteish Deshmukh film set to beat Sairat’s all time mark

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When Nagraj Manjule’s Sairat crossed the ₹100 crore mark at the worldwide box office in 2016, it was a red-letter day for Marathi cinema. It took the industry over a hundred years to reach the mark. And in the 10 years since, no Marathi film even came close to replicating the feat. Until Riteish Deshmukh rewrote the record books with Raja Shivaji. On Sunday, the historical action drama became the second Marathi film to breach the ₹100 crore barrier, and given its momentum, it wouldn’t be long before it takes the top spot. Raja Shivaji: Riteish Deshmukh in a still from the film. Raja Shivaji mints ₹100 crore Raja Shivaji, based on the life and triumphs of Maratha hero Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, opened very strongly, earning over ₹30 crore net in its first weekend itself. It sustained its momentum during the weekdays, ending week 1 at ₹52.65 crore net and week 2 at ₹77 crore. In its third weekend, Raja Shivaji saw a resurgence at the box office, minting ₹7.60 crore net. After 17 days, …

Raja Shivaji box office collection day 14: Riteish Deshmukh film brings in ₹76 crore in 2 weeks; beats Baipan Bhari Deva

Raja Shivaji box office collection day 14: Riteish Deshmukh film brings in ₹76 crore in 2 weeks; beats Baipan Bhari Deva

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Raja Shivaji box office collection day 14: Riteish Deshmukh wrote, directed and starred in Raja Shivaji, which was released in theatres on May 1. The Marathi-Hindi film has crossed the ₹75 crore mark in domestic collections in two weeks of its release. A breakdown of how the film has been faring. Raja Shivaji box office collection day 14: Riteish Deshmukh in a still from the film. Raja Shivaji box office collection According to the trade website Sacnilk, Raja Shivaji collected ₹1.39 crore net in India on its second Thursday, taking its domestic total to ₹76.44 crore. The film had collected ₹52.65 crore in its first week in India and has since slowed down. On its second Friday, it collected ₹3.20 crore. It brought in ₹5.60 crore and ₹6.80 crore on Saturday and Sunday, showing a decent spike. On Monday, Raja Shivaji brought in ₹2.40 crore. And on Tuesday, it made ₹2.50 crore. The film showed a dip on Wednesday, collecting ₹1.90 crore. It has been performing better in Marathi than in Hindi. Raja Shivaji is …

Raja Shivaji box office collection day 13: Riteish Deshmukh film remains steady, crosses ₹75 crore mark

Raja Shivaji box office collection day 13: Riteish Deshmukh film remains steady, crosses ₹75 crore mark

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Raja Shivaji box office collection day 13: Riteish Deshmukh’s historical drama Raja Shivaji released in theatres on May 1. The much-awaited Marathi film had a bumper opening and performed decently in the first week. However, after the weekend growth, the film recorded an expected dip at the box office on its second week. Based on the life and legacy of the Maratha warrior king, the film has performed significantly better in the Marathi market than its Hindi version. Here’s how the film is performing so far. Raja Shivaji box office collection day 13: Riteish Deshmukh in a still in and as Raja Shivaji from the film. Raja Shivaji box office update The latest report from Sacnilk states that Raja Shivaji has collected ₹1.90 crore on its second Wednesday. This takes its domestic collection to ₹75.05 crore net so far. The film, which had an opening of ₹11.35 crore and collected ₹10.55 crore on its first Saturday and ₹12 crore on its first Sunday, ended its first week with a ₹52.65 crore haul. On its second …

Raja Shivaji box office collection day 9: Riteish Deshmukh’s film grosses over Rs 72 crore | Bollywood News

Raja Shivaji box office collection day 9: Riteish Deshmukh’s film grosses over Rs 72 crore | Bollywood News

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4 min readMumbaiMay 10, 2026 02:22 PM IST Raja Shivaji box office collection day 9: Riteish Deshmukh’s film Raja Shivaji opened to a positive response from audiences, with its Marathi version outperforming the Hindi release during the first week. The film’s Week 1 India total stood at Rs 52.65 crore. According to industry tracker Sacnilk, Raja Shivaji saw further growth on Saturday, earning Rs 5.60 crore net across 3,962 shows. The figure marked a 75 per cent jump from the film’s Friday collections. In nine days, Raja Shivaji has grossed Rs 72.91 crore in India, while its total net collection stands at Rs 61.45 crore. Although the period drama is yet to enter the list of Riteish Deshmukh’s top 10 highest-grossing films, it has already achieved a major milestone. According to Sacnilk, the film has become the first Marathi movie to cross Rs 50 crore during its opening weekend. Also Read: ‘Salman Khan, Abhishek Bachchan didn’t charge a penny for Raja Shivaji’: Riteish Deshmukh Riteish Deshmukh on the film’s Rs 100 crore budget A few days …