PM Modi praises Vicky Kaushal film, says 'Chhaava ki dhoom machi hui hai'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has praised the recently released film Chhaava, starring Vicky Kaushal, highlighting its impact and connection to Marathi and Hindi cinema.

Speaking on the role of Maharashtra and Mumbai in shaping Indian cinema, he stated, "Ye Maharashtra aur Mumbai hi hai jisne Marathi filmo ke saath saath, Hindi cinema ko ye unchai di hai. Aur in dino toh, Chhaava ki dhoom machi hui hai." (It is



Maharashtra and Mumbai that have elevated Hindi cinema along with Marathi films. And these days, Chhaava is making waves.)

He also acknowledged the historical significance of the film, and said, "Sambhaji Maharaj ke shaurya se, iss roop mein parichay, Shivaji Sawant ke Marathi upanyas ne hi karaya hai." (It is through Shivaji Sawant’s Marathi novel that we have been introduced to the valour of Sambhaji Maharaj in this form.)