Mumbai Dabbawalas, association demand for grant of tax-free status to movie ‘Chhaava’

In a rare gesture the association of Mumbai dabbawalas demand for grant of tax-free status to film
“Chhaava”

This demand came on the occasion of Shiv Jayanti Day, 19 February, 2025. The film
‘Chhaava’ is based on the life and death of Chhatrapati Sambhaji.

Ulhas Muke, president of the Nutan Mumbai Tiffin Box Suppliers Charity Trust, an association of nearly 2000 dabbawalas said
hould be granted ‘tax-free’ status so that more people see the film. Adding that his colleagues have seen the film and it is the true story of Chhatrapati Sambhaji. Every Marathi and Hindu family should go and watch the movie,” The association said they would organise the movie’s screening for their members.
The Hindu Janjagruti Samiti has also written to the Maharashtra Chief Minister asking him to make the film tax-free. Ramesh Shinde, national spokesperson for the Hindu Janjagruti Samiti, said the film correctly portrays Chhatrapati Sambhaji.
“There were some issues when there was no mention of Hindavi Swaraj. The producers have corrected it. Young people are watching stories about fictional heroes like the Avengers. Here we have the story of a real hero,” said Shinde.

The film, released on February 14, is based on the book ‘Chava’ by Vishal Pawar. The book tells the story of the early years of Chhatrapati Sambhaji, also known as Chava, his rule, his capture by the Mughals, and his martyrdom.

News Edit KV Raman