Bhumi Satish Pednekar has joined the cast of Rishab Shetty-led historical drama The Pride of Bharat: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. She will portray Belawadi Mallamma, a warrior queen associated with Karnataka and known for her courage in the 17th century, according to coverage of the role. The film, described as a two-part project, is directed by Sandeep Singh and centers on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, with Shetty in the lead role. Both outlets report that Pednekar’s entry is her first foray into this genre, and that she became involved after hearing the director’s narration. The casting also includes Arjun Rampal and Vivek Oberoi. The production is scheduled to begin filming later in the year, with release details not specified in the provided reports. Pednekar has characterized the role as one unlike anything she has done before.
Bhumi Pednekar joins Rishab Shetty’s The Pride of Bharat as warrior queen Belawadi Mallamma
Bhumi Satish Pednekar has joined the cast of Rishab Shetty-led historical drama The Pride of Bharat: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. She will portray Belawadi Mallamma, a warrior queen associated with Ka...
- Bhumi Pednekar is cast in The Pride of Bharat: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
- She will play Belawadi Mallamma, a warrior queen from Karnataka linked to the 17th century.
- Rishab Shetty stars as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
- The film is directed by Sandeep Singh and is planned as a two-part project.
- Arjun Rampal and Vivek Oberoi are also part of the cast, and filming is set to start later this year.
The film's star Bhumi Pednekar is set to play the role of Belawadi Mallamma, a legendary figure from Karnataka who is widely recognised for her courage during the 17th century.
2 hours agoBhumi Satish Pednekar has joined the cast of The Pride of Bharat: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, where she will portray Belawadi Mallamma, the warrior queen of Karnataka. Headlined by Rishab Shetty as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the historical drama marks Bhumi’s first foray into this space. Calling the opportunity a privilege, she says she was drawn to the project after hearing director Sandeep Singh’s narration and describes the role as unlike anything she has done before. The two-part film also features Arjun Rampal and Vivek Oberoi and is scheduled to go on floors later this year.
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