The trailer of Raja Shivaji is a promising one, setting the stage for an epic cinematic experience rooted in history, pride, and legacy. The film tells the story of the great Maratha warrior Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, and features an ensemble cast that plays pivotal roles in the historical drama. Here's who plays what in Raja Shivaji.
Updated On: 2026-04-20 10:34 PM IST
Compiled by : Amarylisa Gonsalves
Abhishek Bachchan plays Sambhaji Shahaji Bhosale, Shivaji Maharaj's elder brother.
Boman Irani plays an aged, 102-year-old Peer Baba in the film.
Jitendra Joshi plays Pant, a high-ranking minister or counsellor within the Maratha administration.
Sachin Khedekar portrays Shahaji Raje Bhosale, Shivaji Maharaj's father.
Mahesh Manjrekar will be seen as Lakhuji Jadhav, a prominent nobleman and maternal grandfather of Shivaji Maharaj.
Riteish Deshmukh will appear in the lead role of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the Maratha warrior king.
Genelia Deshmukh plays Saibai, the first wife and queen consort of Shivaji Maharaj.
Vidya Balan will be seen in the role of Badi Begum, the wife of Adilshah and a significant political figure.
Amole Gupte plays the Adilshah, the Sultan of Bijapur.
Sanjay Dutt portrays Afzal Khan, the primary antagonist and a powerful general of the Bijapur Sultanate.
Bhagyashree will appear in the influential role of Jijabai, the mother of Shivaji Maharaj.
Fardeen Khan will be playing the Mughal Emperor, Shah Jahan in the film.