Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: Actor Vicky Kaushal, whose upcoming film “Chhawa” created a controversy over a lezim dance sequence, which was the specialty of his character Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, said on Thursday that now now the dedicated scene makers to promote the culture of Maharashtra from the makers. There was an effort.

Directed by Laxman YouTekar, “Chhawa” will see Kaushal in the role of Maratha warrior Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj in the son of Maratha Empire Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.

YouTaker announced last week that he would remove the shots of a folk dance lezim in the state of Maharashtra, including a small musical instrument of the same name, objections to a part of politicians and enthusiasts of history after footage in the film’s trailer. Had to face

Kushal, who interacted with the media in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, said the intention of the artists and crew of “Chhawa” was clear from the beginning.

“Not a single day went when we did not start working on the film without Shivarjana (slogans about Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s courage). The lezim part was only for 20-30 seconds (in the film). Part of but it was an attempt to take our culture to the globe.

“Sambhaji Maharaj was the king of the people and if someone asked him to play with him (Lezim), the king would definitely oblige. But if his followers feel that it was a little away … it was important for the story. Not.

Kaushal further said that the upcoming film is based on novelist Shivaji Sawant’s Marathi book “Chav”.

The actor, who played real -life characters in the films “Sardar Udham” and “Sam Bahadur”, said the preparation for “Chhawa” lasted for about a year.

“It took about a year to prepare costumes and jewelery. The costumes are locally purchased and not hired.

“It took me seven months to prepare for this film … to grow long hair, study beard, language and culture, develop a body and go through training for action sequences. Laxman sir also told me that when someone If there is no cheating, there will be no cheating, it comes for horse riding and I have to learn it, “he said.

The actor today visited the famous Gishneshwar Jyotiringa of 12th Shiva Jyotirlinga near Ellora Caves.

The upcoming film also stars Rashmika Mandanna Maharani Yasubai and Akshaye Khanna as Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb. It marks the second cooperation of Kaushal with YouTekar after “Zara Hatke Zara Bakke” of 2023.

Manufactured by Madock Films, “Chhawa” will hit the screen on 14 February.