Raja Shivchhatrapati

Raja Shivchhatrapati
GenreHistorical drama
Created byNitin Chandrakant Desai
Based onRaja Shivchatrapati
by Babasaheb Purandare
Story byShirish Gopal Deshpande
Directed byHemant Devdhar
Starring
Theme music composerAshok Patki
Opening themeJay Bhavani Jay Shivaji
ComposerAjay–Atul
Country of originIndia
Original languageMarathi
No. of episodes214
Production
Executive producerAtul Ketkar
Producers
Production locationsND Studios, Mumbai
Camera setupMulti-Camera
Running time22 minutes
Production companyChandrakant Productions Pvt. Ltd.
Original release
NetworkStar Pravah
Release24 November 2008 (2008-11-24) –
19 September 2009 (2009-09-19)

Raja Shivchatrapati is a Marathi historical drama television series based on Shivaji, founder of the Maratha Kingdom.[1][2] The serial was re-broadcast in April 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic.[3][4]

Summary

Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, born at Shivneri fort, establishes the Maratha kingdom against all odds by fighting against the Mughal dynasty.[5][6]

Episodes

1- Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj crowned as the king of Dakhan (Deccan) which infuriates Aurangzeb.

Cast

Production

The program was created and produced by Hindi film's art director Nitin Chandrakant Desai.[7][8] Amol Kolhe played lead role of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Mrinal Kulkarni as Rajmata Jijabai. It was directed by Hemant Deodhar and filming took place at ND Studios, Karjat in Maharashtra. Balwant Moreshwar Purandare and Devendranath Kasar were consulted for historical content as can be seen from credit list of the serial.[9][10]

References

  1. ^ "Popular historical show 'Raja Shivchatrapati' to return on the audience's demand". The Times Of India.
  2. ^ "लोकाग्रहास्तव पुन्हा भेटीला येणार 'राजा शिवछत्रपती', वाचा सविस्तर". Lokmat (in Marathi). 2 April 2020.
  3. ^ "'राजा शिवछत्रपती' मालिका पुन्हा पाहायला मिळणार, 'या' दिवशी होणार सुरुवात". Times Now Marathi (in Marathi).
  4. ^ "लॉकडाऊन: लोकाग्रहास्तव पुन्हा भेटीला येणार राजा शिवछत्रपती, जय मल्हार आणि आंबटगोड या मालिका, स्टार प्रवाह आणि झी मराठीवर होणार प्रसारित". Divya Marathi (in Marathi).
  5. ^ "Exclusive: लोकाग्रहास्तव स्टार प्रवाहवर पुन्हा भेटीला येणार 'राजा शिवछत्रपती'". Loksatta (in Marathi).
  6. ^ "Raja Shiv Chhatrapati returns on Star Pravah". Telly Chakkar.
  7. ^ "Raja Shiv Chhatrapati makes a come back on STAR Pravah".
  8. ^ "Raja Shivchhatrapati to make a comeback on TV". The Times Of India.
  9. ^ "'Raja Shivchhatrapati' to return on Star Pravah". Marathi Movie World.
  10. ^ "लोकाग्रहास्तव स्टार प्रवाहवर पुन्हा भेटीला येणार राजा शिवछत्रपती आणि आंबटगोड या मालिका". ABP Majha (in Marathi).