Chhaava, a period drama about Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, is causing a stir due to a controversial scene in the trailer where Vicky Kaushal and Rashmika Mandanna are seen dancing with the 'lezim,' a traditional Maharashtrian instrument. This sparked backlash from fans, prompting Maharashtra's Minister Uday Samant to call for a review. Director Laxman Utekar, after meeting with MNS President Raj Thackeray, decided to remove the sequence to respect public sentiment. The film, also starring Akshaye Khanna as Aurangzeb, is set to release on February 14, 2025.
28 January,2025 09:35 PM IST
The trailer for Chhaava, starring Vicky Kaushal as Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj and Rashmika Mandanna as Maharani Yesubai, has finally arrived, offering an electrifying look at the legendary warrior's life. The film, set during the Maratha-Mughal conflict, follows Sambhaji's fierce battle to protect his land and legacy against the ruthless Mughal emperor Aurangzeb played by Akshaye Khanna. With intense action, including a jaw-dropping fight with a lion, the trailer promises an adrenaline-pumping journey filled with courage, sacrifice, and drama. Directed by Laxman Utekar and based on the Marathi novel 'Chhava' by Shivaji Sawant, Chhaava is set to release on February 14, 2025.
24 January,2025 10:00 AM IST
At the trailer launch of 'Chhaava,' the makers shared a humorous story about casting Akshaye Khanna as Aurangzeb. Director Laxman Utekar recalled Khanna's initial reaction, which was quite surprising. However, he was soon convinced when Utekar read the script to him in the style of how he envisioned Aurangzeb’s dialogue. Utekar praised working with Khanna, describing it as a wonderful experience, though he couldn’t attend the event due to prior commitments.
23 January,2025 05:05 PM IST
At the trailer launch of the most anticipated movie of the year, 'Chhaava,' which stars Vicky Kaushal, Rashmika Mandanna, & Akshaye Khanna in pivotal roles, it was a grand affair. Vicky said the movie was a blessing, and he was initially scared, but he addressed how he was born and raised in Mumbai and understood Maharashtrian culture more while playing a Maratha warrior. Rashmika, his co-star, said she was privileged to play Maharani Yesubai in the movie. Directed by Laxman Utekar and produced by Dinesh Vijan under Maddock Films, Chhaava is a period drama featuring Vicky as Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, Rashmika Mandanna as Maharani Yesubai, and Akshaye Khanna as Aurangzeb. The film is described as a "stirring tale of the courageous warrior whose coronation in 1681 marked the beginning of a legendary reign." The film is an adaptation of the Marathi novel Chhava by Shivaji Sawant. The film is set to hit theatres on February 14, 2025.
23 January,2025 04:48 PM IST
Vinod Khanna Birthday | In an exclusive conversation with Midday in Sit With Hitlist, actor Ashaye Khanna talked in detail about his father, Vinod Khanna, one of the superstars of his times who left everything at the peak of his career to join Indian godman and philosopher Osho when Akshaye Khanna was around four or five years old. As per Akshaye, something must have moved deeply inside his father so he decided to turn into a saint and give up his life. However, due to the circumstances in America with Osho and the colony, and friction with the US government, Vinod Khanna decided to return to India. On the occasion of Vinod Khanna's birthday, let's go back to find out what his son and actor, Akshaye Khanna had to say about his father!
05 October,2023 07:00 PM IST
Bollywood actor Akshaye Khanna shares personal stories and insights on his journey to stardom, from his debut film Himalaya Putra to present day, in this old interview with Mayank Shekhar. He also talks about his childhood, school days, and forgetfulness, and reveals that he always wanted to be an actor rather than a star.
28 March,2023 03:25 PM IST
The makers of Drishyam 2 hosted a success party in the wake of the film's stellar box office performance. The film crossed the ₹ 150 crore mark in its second week. The success party was attended by the film's cast including Ajay Devgn, Tabu, Shriya Saran, Ishita Dutta. The film's producer Bhushan Kumar were also pictured at the party.
01 December,2022 03:29 PM IST | Mumbai
Director Abhishek Pathak, who has been celebrating the success of Drishyam 2 featuring Ajay Devgn, Tabu and Akshaye Khanna among others is the latest guest on mid-day.com's 'BTS Stars.' Find out what went behind making the film and more!
01 December,2022 03:00 PM IST
Actor, director, producer Farhan Akhtar reveals lesser-known facts about the film Dil Chahta Hai. Watch Farhan talk about why the movie was titled Dil Chahta Hai, why Javed Akhtar was against this name, who was the first actor he approached for this film, and many more interesting facts about the cult film Dil Chahta Hai starring Aamir Khan, Akshaye Khanna, Saif Ali Khan, Preity Zinta, and Dimple Kapadia.
07 September,2021 12:00 AM IST | Mumbai_d.jpg "Farhan Akhtar and Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy revisit the making of Dil Chahta Hai")
Farhan Akhtar and Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy revisit the making of 'Dil Chahta Hai', which released 20 years ago. Farhan Akhtar, who directed the cult film discusses the movie with music composers Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy. 'Dil Chahta Hai' starred Aamir Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Akshaye Khanna with Preity Zinta, Sonali Kulkarni and Dimple Kapadia. Akhtar will be next seen in the sports drama 'Toofan', which is directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra.
12 July,2021 01:23 PM IST | MumbaiADVERTISEMENT
