Salman Khan In Film Raja Shivaji: There are some sentences in Indian history which have become living examples of bravery. One of these is, “Hota Jiva, Meerem Vaachala Shiva” i.e. Jiva was there, hence Shiva was saved. As soon as the trailer of Riteish Deshmukh's film 'Raja Shivaji' came out, the killing of Afzal Khan and that thrilling rescue of Panhala Fort started being discussed everywhere. But the biggest suspense in this story is Salman Khan's cameo.
Ritesh Deshmukh It has been announced on the grand finale of Bigg Boss Marathi Season 6 that Salman Khan is a part of 'Raja Shivaji's film. Now it is being said that salman khan In the film, the great warrior Jiva can be seen in the role of Mahala. Even though no official announcement has been made regarding this news yet. But sources close to Salman Khan have also agreed to this. So let us know who was Jiva Mahala and why the history of Swarajya is incomplete without her.
History is witness to the fact that on 10 November 1659, there was a meeting between Shivaji Maharaj and Afzal Khan under the Pratapgarh Fort. When Afzal Khan tried to kill the Maharaj by treachery, the Maharaj tore his stomach with his 'Wagh Nakh' (tiger's nails). But the real danger came right after this.
Afzal Khan's very skilled bodyguard Syed Banda took his long sword (dandpatta) and attacked the Maharaja like a crow. He had just hit the Maharaj on the head when with lightning speed he waved his hand in the air and severed Syed Banda's hand from his body. That hand belonged to Jiva Mahala. He protected the Maharaja and the future of 'Swarajya' without caring for his life.
Jiwa Mahala, also known as Jiwaji Mahala, was one of the Maharaja's most trusted bodyguards. He was so expert in playing 'Dandpatta' that it was impossible to catch his speed. If Jiva Mahala had not stopped Syed Banda in that one second in that historic battle of Pratapgarh, the history of Swarajya would have been different today. After this bravery, the saying became famous that “Hota Jiva, Meerem Vachala Shiva” (There was Jiva, that is why Shiva was saved.)
Riteish Deshmukh looked very emotional during the trailer launch of the film 'Raja Shivaji'. The buzz is that Ritesh (who is playing the role of Shivaji Maharaj) has chosen his best friend Salman Khan for the powerful role of Jeeva Mahala. Fans believe that the fearlessness and heavy personality of Ziva Mahala fits Salman Khan perfectly. If this turns out to be true, then there is sure to be a flood of excitement in the theatres.
Ritesh Deshmukh has waited 25 long years for this project. Santosh Sivan's visuals and Ajay-Atul's music are giving this Marathi film a Bollywood film feel. Sanjay Dutt's terrifying avatar as Afzal Khan has already created a buzz.
This film of Jio Studios and Mumbai Film Company will be released on 1 May 2026 on the occasion of Maharashtra Day. Now everyone's eyes are on whether we will get to see the historic Jugalbandi of Salman and Ritesh on screen, which had saved the foundation of Swarajya as a shield centuries ago.
