Abhishek Bachchan says Riteish Deshmukh has been dreaming of making Raja Shivaji for 25 years
Updated On: 03 April, 2026 09:27 AM IST | Mumbai | IANS
Abhishek Bachchan recalled a moment from 25 years ago when he visited Riteish Deshmukh’s residence, and the actor revealed his “dream” to make a film on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj

Abhishek Bachchan and Riteish Deshmukh. Pics/Yogen Shah
Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan, who will be seen in the upcoming historical epic Raja Shivaji, is walking down the memory lane that leads to the start of his friendship with actor-director Riteish Deshmukh.
The film marks a new chapter in Abhishek’s friendship with Riteish Deshmukh, making it the former’s first Marathi film. The recently released first look teaser of Raja Shivaji features Abhishek Bachchan in the role of Sambhaji Shahaji Raje Bhosle. In the video asset, Abhishek can be seen donning a warrior’s ensemble, roaring across the battlefield and upholding his brotherly bond with Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, promising a spectacle that goes beyond the battles.
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