Tanhaji Malusare - Played by Ajay Devgn
The Storyline-
The Movie is Biographical History Drama. The Story Dates back to the 16th Century Maharashtra,India. When Chatrapathi Shivaji Maharaj, founded the Maratha Empire to fight against the ruthless Mughals.
Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj- Played by Sharad Kelkar
Mughal were Invaders from the Persian Empire, who ruled most of the subcontinent from Afghanistan to mainland India and reaching far east touching china almost. Destroying everything on their path to expand their territory.
Under the Rule of Emperoro Aurangazeb in the 16th Century, the Mughal Empire was at its peak. He had an ambition to expand further south of India, particular known as Deccan region.
Aurangazeb - Played by Luke Kenny
The Strong force of the Maratha's, acted as a huge barricade to his cursade, as they controlled most of the Deccan region.
Chatrapathi Shivaji, became a beacon of hope and strength for the Maratha's.As he swore to protect his fellow maratha's and return back their conquered land from the Mughals.
They saw a leader, a god in him. Chatrapati surrounded himself with only a few trusted generals, as he was the hot target for the Mughals.
One of his Subedar (Generals) and his best friend is the Protagonist of this Movie - Subedar Tanhaji Malusare.
Tanhaji Malusare, is one of the founding members of the Maratha Empire along to Chatrapti Shivaji Maharaj, they had been fighting battles together in their adolescents.
The Movie revolves around the seat of Chatrapti Shivaji and the Maratha Empire- The Kondhana Fort. The Fort was of strategical importance and also the base for majority of the Maratha Army.
Aurangazeb in his flight to give a big blow to the Maratha Empire, sent one his Rajput Generals Jai Singh with an army 10x larger than the Maratha Army.
Outnumbered, Chatrapati Shivaji had to forefit the Kondhana fort and 32 others. The Mughal general in charge of the crusade, ordered an immediate evacuation of the Kondhana fort, in the process also insulting the mother (Au Saheb) of Chatrapati Shivaji, who afterwards swore not to wear her footwear, until Kondhana fort, doesn't have the Maratha Flag waving again.
Meanwhile, in Delhi(The seat of Mughal Empire), Aurangazeb appoints his trusted Rajput General Udayban Rathore has the new fort Keeper at Kondhana. Udayban was sent to Kondhana with an army and the most powerful canon ever to me made, called the Nagin.
Udayban Rathore - Played by Saif Ali Khan
When Nagin reached the fort it was made to point at the Rajgad fort, which is now de-facto seat of the Maratha Empire.
Tanhaji, is made known about what happened at Kondhana and Udayban. Chatrapati Shivaji was reluctant to include Tanhaji, his plot to recapture the Kondhana fort, as he was busy with his sons marriage.
Tanhaji, then convinced Chatrapti that his duty for his country is more important than his sons marriage.
The Kondhana fort is so strategically built on a mountain top, its practically impossible to enter the fort, without being noticed. The Only safe way is to enter through the main door.
Tanhaji, enters fort, as a part of a celebration to analyse the structure of the fort and to find a loop whole. In his plot to do that, he get's him self caught, by udayban and his army.
Tanhaji manages to escape with the help of one of Udayban's closest companions, with a promise that Tanhaji helps save his sister from Udayban, who had forcefully abducted her.
Tanhaji, now knowing the all the loop holes and mystery entrance to the fort. Comes back with an army, filled with exuberant passion and a thirst to die for their king and clan.
Tanhaji using his army and strategical mind lead his army and fought to death and blood and defeated Udayban's army and in the process also destroyed Nagin.
The Kesar Flag(Maratha Flag), was now flying at the Kondhana fort, at the Cost of Tanhaji Malusare's life. The Maratha Empire's pearl, has now returned to its glory.
Tanhaji was instrumental in this plot, with is leader ship and the love for his soil and king.
My Review-
Being a history buff. I loved the movie. The story line had good continuity and keeps you interested through out.
It's not your typical Bollywood movie, where a lot Masala(Unwanted nuances) is added. Its a straight forward story about overcoming conflict, showing leadership and power of patriotism.
The movie also shows the Impact Chatrapati Shivaji had and till today has on the Maratha Clan. The Mumbai Airport is named after Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The Maratha's celebrate him like a god.
Its a proud movie for all the Maratha's, but also a proud movie for all Indian's as well.
I thoroughly enjoyed it and recommend for everyone to watch. It's a must watch.
Even to my International Hivers, you will get a glimpse of Indian Royalty and 16th Indian warriors.
Do watch the movie and leave your review on the comments Section.
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