Left wonderingIn a move that has left the Naval community confused, former Navy chief Admiral Hari Kumar has quit as chairman of National Maritime Foundation. Traditionally, the most recently retired Navy chief functions as chairman of the foundation. While he took charge just a few months ago, those still part of the foundation are wondering what triggered Admiral Kumar’s move.On lighter noteThe collapse of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s statue in Sindhudurg has caused a political storm in Maharashtra. But there was a lighter side to the issue too. Asked if this is a bad omen for BJP ahead of assembly polls, a senior BJP leader said Sharad Pawar does not believe in such superstitions, so collapse will not be viewed as a positive or negative sign by him and his followers. This logic could be debatable as Pawar, Sena (UBT) and Congress have aggressively cornered BJP on the incident. Coconut weaponUsually, politicians invite film personalities and other celebrities to watch trained ‘Govindas’ form pyramids to break Dahi Handis. However, BJP’s Kirit Somaiya thought otherwise and decided to be a star himself. Somaiya, 70, was part of a 2.5 tier pyramid that was formed to ensure his balance with four people holding him. Not content with this, Somaiya then attempted to break the pot with his bare hands. After trying twice, he gave up and used a coconut to break the pot.
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Pune bandh: Shops closed in Pune to protest feedback in opposition to Shivaji Maharaj, others
By PTI
PUNE: Most retailers and companies remained closed in Pune metropolis on Tuesday morning in response to a name for `bandh’ (shut-down) given by opposition events to protest feedback in opposition to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and different iconic leaders of the state.
While the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party in Maharashtra has not supported the bandh name, its Rajya Sabha member Udayanraje Bhosale, a descendant of Shivaji Maharaj, joined a silent march organized by the protesters.
The march started at Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj’s statue and would finish on the Lal Mahal within the metropolis. Shiv Sena chief Sushma Andhare additionally participated within the march.
The Congress, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray), Sambhaji Brigade and another outfits are supporting the bandh.
The bandh name was initially given to protest Maharashtra governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari’s controversial assertion at a public operate the place he described Shivaji Maharaj, the founding father of the Maratha empire, as an “icon of olden times”.
Last week state minister and BJP chief Chandrakant Patil’s assertion that Dr B R Ambedkar and social reformer Mahatma Jyotiba Phule “begged” to folks for cash to start out academic establishments as an alternative of searching for authorities support was additionally perceived as insulting and drew protests.
Earlier, BJP spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi’s assertion that Shivaji Maharaj had `apologised’ to Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb had evoked indignant reactions within the state.
The Agriculture Produce Market Committee (APMC) in Pune additionally remained closed on Tuesday. An area merchants’ physique has prolonged help to the bandh by preserving the retailers closed until 3 pm.
Officials of the Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal mentioned that almost all of its buses had been plying on the roads. Only 10 per cent of buses had been pulled off the roads, an official mentioned.
PUNE: Most retailers and companies remained closed in Pune metropolis on Tuesday morning in response to a name for `bandh’ (shut-down) given by opposition events to protest feedback in opposition to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and different iconic leaders of the state.
While the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party in Maharashtra has not supported the bandh name, its Rajya Sabha member Udayanraje Bhosale, a descendant of Shivaji Maharaj, joined a silent march organized by the protesters.
The march started at Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj’s statue and would finish on the Lal Mahal within the metropolis. Shiv Sena chief Sushma Andhare additionally participated within the march.
The Congress, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray), Sambhaji Brigade and another outfits are supporting the bandh.
The bandh name was initially given to protest Maharashtra governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari’s controversial assertion at a public operate the place he described Shivaji Maharaj, the founding father of the Maratha empire, as an “icon of olden times”.
Last week state minister and BJP chief Chandrakant Patil’s assertion that Dr B R Ambedkar and social reformer Mahatma Jyotiba Phule “begged” to folks for cash to start out academic establishments as an alternative of searching for authorities support was additionally perceived as insulting and drew protests.
Earlier, BJP spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi’s assertion that Shivaji Maharaj had `apologised’ to Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb had evoked indignant reactions within the state.
The Agriculture Produce Market Committee (APMC) in Pune additionally remained closed on Tuesday. An area merchants’ physique has prolonged help to the bandh by preserving the retailers closed until 3 pm.
Officials of the Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal mentioned that almost all of its buses had been plying on the roads. Only 10 per cent of buses had been pulled off the roads, an official mentioned.
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Akshay Kumar Gets Trolled After First Look as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj: ‘Sharad Kelkar Has Set High Standards…’ – Check Tweets
Not Akshay Kumar, Netizens Want Sharad Kelkar to Play Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in Vedat Marathe Veer Daudle Saat – Check Tweets
Akshay Kumar Gets Trolled After First Look as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj: ‘Sharad Kelkar Has Set High Standards…’ – Check Tweets
Akshay Kumar as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj: Akshay Kumar’s look as Maratha warrior Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj hasn’t actually impressed the lots, it appears. On Tuesday, the group ‘Vedat Marathe Veer Daudle Saat‘ started the shooting of the film with Akshay’s scenes and revealed his first look as essentially the most celebrated Shivaji Maharaj. However, not many individuals appeared on board with Akshay’s look within the movie.
Taking to Twitter, many social media customers identified factual errors within the movie’s clip that the makers launched whereas unveiling Akshay’s first look. Others additionally in contrast the actor’s efficiency in ‘Prithviraj’ which didn’t impress the viewers final 12 months. One Twitter person mentioned, “Shivaji Maharaj ruled from 1674 to 1680. Thomas Edison invented light bulb in 1880. This is Akshay Kumar playing Shivaji. #AkshayKumar #ShivajiMaharaj (sic).” Another wrote, “Samrat Prithviraj mein jo thodi si kami reh gayi thi usse ab Akshay Kumar Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj ka role play karke poori karenge 😵💫 (sic).”
Samrat Prithviraj mein jo thodi si kami reh gayi thi usse ab Akshay Kumar Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj ka function play karke poori karenge 😵💫
— Sushant Mehta (@SushantNMehta) December 6, 2022
Shivaji Maharaj dominated from 1674 to 1680.
Thomas Edison invented gentle bulb in 1880.
This is Akshay Kumar enjoying Shivaji. pic.twitter.com/C2O93cTsz3
— Nimo Tai 🇮🇳 (@Cryptic_Miind) December 6, 2022
A bit of the social media customers was discovered encouraging actor Sharad Kelkar’s portrayal of the celebrated character. The actor performed the identical function in Ajay Devgn starrer Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior and garnered appreciation for giving his all to make it look highly effective. “I hope Akshay Kumar does justice to the role of Chatrapathi Shivaji Maharaj but #SharadKelkar has set such high standards in depicting Chatrapathi Shivaji Maharaj, it will be really hard to beat his portrayal, (sic)” wrote one Twitter person.
I hope Akshay Kumar does justice to the function of Chatrapathi Shivaji Maharaj however #SharadKelkar has set such excessive requirements in depicting Chatrapathi Shivaji Maharaj,it will likely be actually arduous to beat his portrayal. pic.twitter.com/R5sLdtpITp
— Aditya Nayak (@adityavnayak) December 6, 2022
Meanwhile, Ajay Devgn lent his assist to Akshay for taking part in the function. Sharing the introductory clip from the film, he took to social media and wrote, “ear @akshaykumar, looking forward to seeing you essay the role of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in the Marathi film – Vedat Marathe Veer Daudle Saat. He is my favourite Maratha hero and I’m happy yet another film is being made saluting this great warrior (sic)”
#AkshayKumar is trying extra like #naseeruddinshah then #ShivajiMaharaj #Shivaji #MaheshManjrekar #VedatMaratheVeerDaudleSaat https://t.co/dfC2Rwy3wQ
— gauravv (@goingbananasaz) December 6, 2022
RT for #SharadKelkar
Like for #AkshayKumarMy private alternative is Sharad Kelkar. pic.twitter.com/kw7qYqFTAt
— Prapti Buch (@i_m_prapti) December 6, 2022
Thank you bhai 🙏🏻 https://t.co/Nmtt3GfhRI
— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) December 6, 2022
Directed by Mahesh Manjrekar, Vedat Marathe Veer Daudle Saat is the story of seven warriors who introduced Shivaji Maharaj’s dream of ‘Swarajya’ to actuality. Apart from Akshay, it additionally options Jay Dudhane, Utkarsha Shinde, Vishal Nikam, Virat Madke, Hardik Joshi, Satya, Akshay, Nawab Khan, and Praveen Tarde. The movie is slated to hit the screens throughout Diwali 2023 on a pan-India stage – Marathi, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu.
Watch this house for all of the updates on the movie! Also, what do you consider Akshay’s look in it?
Published Date: December 7, 2022 7:01 AM IST
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Akshay Kumar as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in ‘Vedat Marathe Veer Daudle Saat’: All You Need to Know
Akshay Kumar as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj: Akshay Kumar appears to have bagged one of the iconic characters of his profession. He is all set to play Maratha warrior Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in a Marathi pan-India movie titled ‘Vedat Marathe Veer Daudle Saat.’ The movie is being directed by Mahesh Manjrekar and it marks Marathi cinema’s entry into the Pan-India world like by no means earlier than.Also Read – Ram Setu Box Office Collection Day 6: Akshay Kumar’s Action-Thriller Underperforms on Sunday – Check Detailed Report
AKSHAY KUMAR ANNOUNCES HIS MARATHI FILM DEBUT
The massive announcement was made at an occasion on Thursday night in Mumbai. The invite to the occasion didn’t reportedly point out Akshay’s title on it, nor his affiliation with the film was anticipated in any sense. Akshay’s entry shocked the media on the occasion and his followers on social media. The actor joined Manjrekar, the Chief Minister of Maharashtra – Eknath Shinde, and MNS Chief and Founder Raj Thackeray on the grand announcement. Also Read – Akshay Kumar Speaks on Boycott Raksha Bandhan Trend: ‘Unko Shanti Milti Hai…’ | Exclusive
Akshay Kumar poses with the solid of his Marathi movie ‘ Vedat Marathe Veer Daudle Saat’ (Photo: Viral Bhayani)
STORY OF ‘VEDAT MARATHE VEER DAUDLE SAAT’
‘Vedat Marathe Veer Daudle Saat’ might be centred across the story of the seven valiant warriors who had the only real goal of bringing Shivaji Maharaj’s dream of Swarajya to actuality, writing one of the superb pages of historical past. It’s the story of one of many biggest sacrifices ever made for independence and for the fantastic historical past of our nation. The movie will showcase the start of the thought of Purna Swarajya, a spirit that Chhatrapati Shivaji sparked within the hearts of fellow countrymen.
AKSHAY KUMAR’S FIRST LOOK AS CHHATRAPATI SHIVAJI MAHARAJ
Akshay’s first look from the movie was additionally launched on the large display, adopted by the seven actors who might be enjoying the roles of the seven Maratha warriors. While talking about enjoying the long-lasting function in his Marathi-language debut, Akshay mentioned, “It’s a dream come true role for me. I think portraying Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on the big screen is a very huge responsibility. I was taken aback when Raj sir asked me to portray this role. I feel so good to be playing this part and it’s going to be a dream come true role for me. Also, I will be working for the first time with Director Mahesh Manjrekar, and it is going to be an experience.”
Akshay Kumar declares his Marathi movie/ Director Mahesh Manjrekar with Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde and MNS Chief Raj Thackeray (Photo: Viral Bhayani)
VEDAT MARATHE VEER DAUDLE SAAT: THE BIGGEST-EVER FILM IN THE HISTORY OF MARATHI CINEMA
Speaking about making the movie, Manjrekar revealed that it’s his dream mission and he’s been engaged on it for the final seven years. The actor-turned-director added that the story required quite a lot of meticulous analysis and a spotlight and he plans to make it the largest movie ever produced within the historical past of Marathi cinema. “I want people to know the story of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the most powerful Hindu King. I am very fortunate to have Akshay Kumar on board to play the character of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, I believe he’s perfect for the role,” he mentioned.
FULL CAST OF VEDAT MARATHE VEER DAUDLE SAAT
Apart from Akshay, the opposite actors who might be seen enjoying necessary roles within the movie are Jay Dudhane, Utkarsha Shinde, Vishal Nikam, Virat Madke, Hardik Joshi, Satya, Akshay, Nawab Khan, and Praveen Tarde. ‘Vedat Marathe Veer Daudle Saat‘ is presented by Qureshi Production and is going to hit the screens on Diwali 2023 in Hindi, Marathi, Tamil and Telugu languages. Interestingly, it’s going to be the third consecutive Diwali launch for Akshay after Sooryavanshi in 2021 and Ram Setu in 2022. Watch this house for all the newest updates on Akshay Kumar!
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PM Modi unveils Shivaji Maharaj statue in Pune municipal company premises
By PTI
PUNE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday unveiled a statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj within the premises of Pune Municipal Corporation.
The statue is made up of 1,850 kg of gunmetal and is about 9.5-feet tall.
Pune Mayor Murlidhar Mohol greeted Modi on his arrival on the municipal company headquarters right here and supplied him a specifically crafted headgear.
The PM additionally paid floral tributes to the statue of social reformer Mahatma Jyotiba Phule on the civic headquarters.
Earlier, Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari, state cabinet minister and senior Shiv Sena chief Subhash Desai, Leader of Opposition within the Assembly Devendra Fadnavis and BJP state president Chandrakant Patil welcomed Modi after he landed on the Lohegaon International Airport right here.
The prime minister will even inaugurate the Pune metro rail’s two precedence stretches of 12 km, out of the full 32.2 km mission within the metropolis.
The basis stone of the metro mission was additionally laid by Modi on Dec 24, 2016. The whole metro mission is being constructed at the price of greater than Rs 11,400 crore.
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This time the procession is not going to exit on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti
On 19 February, the delivery anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj will likely be celebrated underneath the management of Maratha society. This time, in view of Corona virus, it has been determined to not take Shobha Yatra. The Jubilee celebrations will likely be held within the corridor of the Buddhaeshwar temple. The president of Maratha Yuva Samaj, Neeraj Ingale, stated that on February 19, the delivery anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj will likely be celebrated. To put together for this, a gathering was held on the late Baburao Dani Maratha boarding at Budapara.
Discussions have been held concerning the occasions of the Jayanti occasions within the assembly. It was determined that the grand procession which was taken out yearly from the Chhatrapati Shivaji Stadium, is not going to be taken out this time and the Jubilee will likely be held within the assembly home at Budha Para. A motorbike rally will likely be taken out at 8:30 am on February 19, which can depart Veer Shivaji Maharaj Chowk Tikrapara and arrive on the statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at Tatiyapara Chowk, the place the wreath will likely be carried out.