Controversy: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday appreciated Vicky Kaushal’s latest film Chhawa.
“The 2025 Hindi film #Chhava Chroniles The Life of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, son of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, highlighting his resistance against the oppressive rule of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb, the film depicted the commitment under Aurangzeb’s rule.”
2025 hindi film #Chhava The life of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, son of Chhetapati Shivaji Maharaj, highlight his resistance against the oppressive rule of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb.
The film has clearly portrayed the atrocities committed under Aurangzeb’s rule. pic.twitter.com/xh4gaoajjr– Himant Biswa Sarma (@Himantabiswa) 31 March, 2025
Laxman YouTekar direction based on the life of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, Rashmika Mandanna and Akshaye Khanna are also in the lead roles.
Praising the film, Biswa remembered that under the leadership of General Lachit Barfukan, the Ahom Empire defeated the Mughal forces
He said, “It also shows Sambhaji’s unbreakable disregard, which ends up in his cruel execution. The history of Assam reflected this story of flexibility. In 1671, under the leadership of General Lachit Barfukan, the Ahom Empire won a decisive victory over the Mugah forces.”
“Saraghat’s battle effectively stopped Aurangzeb’s expansion of Aurangzeb in Assam. This victory simulated the stable resistance of the region against royal aggression. Also, the disregard of Assam’s legacy extends to the first winning confrontation. The strategy, the strategy, protects the sovereignty of Assam, the permanent feeling of Assam who defines the history of the area,” Did.
Chhawa has become the tallest -grossing film of Vicky Kaushal, crossing its previous blockbusters: ‘Uri: The Surgical Strike’, ‘Raazi’, ‘Sam Bahadur’, ‘Zara Hatke Zara Zara Bakke’.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also recognized the success of Chhawa, praising the film during the 98th All India Marathi Literature Conference in New Delhi.
PM Modi accepted Maharashtra’s contribution to cinema, “Dino toh and washed away.”
He credited Marathi writer Shivaji Sawant’s novel Chhawa to bring the legacy of Sambhaji Maharaj at the forefront.
Responding to this honor, Vicky Kaushal shared PM Modi’s remarks on Instagram, wrote, “Honored beyond the honor! Honorable for Honorable.
