Actor Vicky Kaushal, who played the role of the legendary Maratha warrior Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj in his super successful film Chhaava this year, celebrated the legend’s birth anniversary (Jayanti). Taking to his social media, Vicky shared a story and wrote, “14 May 1657 Sambhu Raje Janmatithi (with joined hands emoji).”
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Vicky undoubtedly holds immense respect for Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, and by keeping his jayanti in mind, he shows the connection he built while playing the role of the icon. When he got the opportunity to play this part, the actor called it a great fortune.
There is also one such incident in which, in August 2025, Vicky received a special gift from his fans: the idol of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj. To take the idol, he removed his shoes, and this won the hearts of all as Indians hail Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj.
Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj was born in 1657 and died in 1689. He was the second Chhatrapati of the Maratha Empire and the eldest son of the legendary Maratha warrior Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Sambhaji Maharaj is also called Sambhu Raje. He ruled from 1681 to 1689 and was hailed as a valiant warrior. He is known for fighting 120+ battles and defending the Maratha kingdom against the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb, demonstrating immense bravery and strategic brilliance.
