Swarajyarakshak Sambhaji
Swarajyarakshak Sambhaji is an Indian historical drama based on the life of Sambhaji Maharaj. The series is directed by Vivek Deshpande and Kartik Rajaram Kendhe[2] and is written by Pratap Gangavane.[2] It is produced by Pinku Biswas under the banner of Jagadamb Creations.[3] It premiered from 24 September 2017[4] on Zee Marathi.
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Also known as | स्वराज्यरक्षक संभाजी |
Genre | Historical Drama |
Created by | Amol Kolhe |
Based on | Based on Sambhaji Maharaj |
Written by | Pratap Gangavane[1] |
Story by | Kartik Rajaram Kendhe |
Directed by | Vivek Deshpande[2] Kartik Rajaram Kendhe[2] |
Starring | See below |
Country of origin | India |
Original language | Marathi |
No. of episodes | 772 |
Production | |
Producer | Pinku Biswas[2] |
Camera setup | Multi-Camera |
Running time | 22 minutes |
Production company | Jagadamb Creations |
Release | |
Original network | Zee Marathi |
Picture format | |
Original release | September 24, 2017 – February 29, 2020 |
External links | |
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Plot
Sambhaji, Shivaji Maharaj’s son, grows to become a Maratha Chhatrapati. He becomes a warrior who fought for Swarajya (self rule) throughout his lifespan of 31 years. He lost his mother at the age of 2, but he grew up under the influence of his grandmother Jijabai. His battle of Swarajya started when he met Mirza Raje that time he was only 9. At the age of 9, Sambhaji Raje shocked Aurangzeb at his palace in Agra. After escaping from Agra, Sambhaji Raje traveled from Mathura to Raigad on his own. After that Sambhaji Raje married to Jivubai; per Maratha custom she took the name Yesubai.
After 10 Years
Sambhaji Raje becomes the prince of Swarajya and post Rajaram Maharaj's birth family disputes begins to rise within the empire. Corrupt stewards in the empire Pushed Rajmata Soyarabai towards her motherhood. Sambhaji raje's life becomes full with accusations and insults. After the death of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Annaji Datto Sachiv and other ministers conspired against Sambhaji Raje, supported by Rajmata Soyarabai, to prevent Sambhaji Raje from succeeding the throne. Sambhaji Raje lost their Swarajya. In the midst of this family issues outsiders such as Adilshah, Siddi, Portuguese, British; all of them became empires fierce enemies. Sambhaji Raje and Kavi Kalash captured by Aurangzeb taken to Bahadurgad, where Aurangzeb humiliated them by parading them wearing clown's clothes and they were subjected to insults by Mughal soldiers. After that, Aurangzeb ordered Sambhaji Raje and Kavi Kalash to be tortured to death; the process took over a fortnight and included plucking out their eyes and tongue, pulling out their nails and removing their skin. Sambhaji Raje was finally killed on 11 March 1689.[5]
Cast
- Amol Kolhe as Sambhaji Maharaj[6]
- Shantanu Moghe as Shivaji Maharaj
- Pratiksha Lonkar as Rajmata Jijabai
- Prajakta Gaikwad as Yesubai
- Rahul Mehendale as Kavi Kalash
- Anil Gavas as Sarsenapati Hambirrao Mohite
- Mahesh Kokate as Anaji Datto
- Satish Salagare as Somaji Datto
- Nasir Khan as Balaji Chitre
- Amit Behl as Aurangzeb
- Anand Kale as Kondaji Ferjand
- Poorva Gokhale as Maharani Saibai
- Pallavi Vaidya as Putalabai
- Snehlata Tawade-Vasaikar as Soyarabai
- Sharvari Jamenis as Sakvarbai
- Tanvi Kulkarni as Sagunabai
- Latika Sawant as Dharau
- Ashwini Mahangade as Ranubai
- Pradnesh Tari as Rajaram Maharaj
- Divesh Medge as child Sambhaji Maharaj
- Aabha Modak as Child Yesubai
- Mruga Bodas as Tarabai
- Priya Marathe as Godavari
- Nandkumar Patil as Moropant Pingale
- Sumeet Pusavale as Harjiraje Mahadik
- Ramesh Rokade as Hiroji Ferjand
- Ajay Tapkire as Bahirji Naik
- Ravindra Kulkarni as Niraji Raavji
- Vijay Andalkar as Krishnaji Jadhav
- Kishor Mahabole as Firangoji Narsale
- Swarangi Marathe as Lavangibai
- Bhargavi Chirmule as Jijabai's Bhakt
Reception
The show become popular amongst the youth of Maharashtra.[7] The show maintain its position in Top 5 in Broadcast Audience Research Council.[8] The lead actor Amol Kolhe who played the role of Sambhaji Raje won the special best actor award in Zee Marathi Awards 2018.[9] The show completed more than 770 episodes and concluded on 29 February 2020.[10]
1 Hour
- 15 April 2018
- 22 July 2018
- 9 December 2018
- 19 May 2019
- 27 October 2019
2 Hours
- 24 September 2017 (Starting Episode)
- 17 December 2017 (Elder Sambhaji Maharaj)
References
- "Series writing credits".
- "Swarajya Rakshak Sambhaji (TV Series 2017–2020)". Marathi Cineyug.
- "Swarajya Rakshak Sambhaji Serial Cast, Title Song, Story, Actor, Wiki". 27 March 2019.
- "Swarajyarakshak Sambhaji released on 24 September 2017".
- "ZEE5". comingsoon.zee5.com.
- "Swarajyarakshak Sambhaji actor Amol Kolhe slams rumours suggesting he will soon quit the show". www.timesnownews.com.
- "Popular television series of Marathi". The Times of India. Retrieved 21 January 2021.
- "TRP Ratings : जाणून घ्या, कोणती मालिका ठरली 'नंबर वन'?". Loksatta (in Marathi). 30 November 2018. Retrieved 21 January 2021.
- "झी मराठी अवॉर्ड्स २०१८च्या पुरस्कारांची यादी". 24taas.com. 29 October 2018. Retrieved 21 January 2021.
- "Soon-to-be-launched show 'Majha Hoshil Na' to replace Swarajyarakshak Sambhaji - The Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 21 January 2021.