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Filmmaker Ravi Jadhav is ready to direct the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj film titled ‘Bal Shivaji’, the makers announced on the birth anniversary of the Maratha empire founder on Saturday.
The film will be backed by Eros International, Anand Pandit Motion Pictures, Ravi Jadhav Films and Legend Studios.
According to the makers, the film will focus on Shivaji’s formative years from age 12-16, “that helped him in laying the foundation of swaraj”, PTI reported from Mumbai.
Ravi Jadhav is known for the National Award-wining Marathi movies ‘Balgandharva’ and ‘Natarang’.
The director said it took him eight years of research to adapt the real-life story for the screens.
“It was an instant click with Sandeep, who understood the importance and significance of telling this story of valour. After all, it’s an ode to one of the greatest kings that have ever ruled in India, it certainly will be the inspiring film for all the youngsters across the globe,” he said in a statement.
‘Bal Shivaji’, co-produced by Sam Khan and Roopa Pandit, will go on floors in June.
