Riteish Deshmukh credited legendary cinematographer Santosh Sivan for the visual triumph of Raja Shivaji. Deshmukh expressed profound indebtedness to Sivan, calling him his guiding light and artistic mentor while praising his genius for making the historical epic.
Riteish shared that Sivan’s unwavering belief and genius gave him the courage to take the biggest creative risks.
Deshmukh lovingly referred to Sivan as his “North Star,” stating he could always rely on the cinematographer’s wisdom whenever he felt overwhelmed or out of his depth.
Sivan, acknowledged for his iconic work on Dil Se.. and Asoka, brought a uniquely grounded yet grand cinematic tone to the project, turning a deeply ambitious journey into a dream for the director.
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