Renowned actress Bhagyashree described her role as Rajmata Jijabai in Riteish Deshmukh’s ‘Raja Shivaji’ as her “Golden Moment” and an “honour” to portray, emphasizing that the character was not just a mother but the “solid foundation” and strength behind Shivaji Maharaj’s legacy. She described the role as a powerful, humbling experience rather than just a historical costume drama.
“Not just a role, it’s an honour”: Bhagyashree highlighted the weight of playing such a resilient historical figure.A “Golden Moment” terming the opportunity to play Jijabai, or Jijau, a career highlight.”Solid Foundation”
She characterized Jijau as the “mountain” of strength and “power” behind the creation of Swarajya.”Instantly said yes” as she was intensely moved by the script and immediately agreed to join the project
Bhagyashree mentioned the film focuses heavily on family, sacrifice, and the emotional journey.
The film, which features a stellar cast including Sanjay Dutt and Abhishek Bachchan, is a massive passion project for Riteish, who directs and stars.
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