Vivek Oberoi to play Aurangzeb opposite Rishab Shetty’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in Sandeep Singh’s epic drama - Report

Bollywood actor Vivek Oberoi is set to take on the powerful role of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb opposite Rishab Shetty’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in Sandeep Singh’s highly anticipated historical epic ‘The Pride of Bharat: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj,' according to reports on Friday. Although an official announcement has yet to be made, buzz around the project is already growing, as the film aims to showcase the life and legacy of one of India’s greatest warrior kings, celebrating his courage, strategy, and unyielding devotion to Swarajya.

Vivek Oberoi joins an impressive cast

With Rishab Shetty stepping into the shoes of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Shefali Shah portraying his mother Jijamata, Vivek Oberoi’s casting adds an exciting new layer to the narrative. His portrayal of Aurangzeb is expected to bring intensity and gravitas to the story, creating a dynamic interplay between two historic forces defined by conviction and conflict.


For Oberoi, this film marks yet another major addition to an already busy slate. The actor will also be seen in Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s ‘Spirit’ alongside Prabhas and in Nitesh Tiwari’s ambitious adaptation of ‘Ramayana.' His involvement in ‘The Pride of Bharat’ reaffirms his growing interest in grand, character-driven stories that blend history, emotion, and spectacle.

An epic vision for Indian cinema

Helmed by producer-director Sandeep Singh, ‘The Pride of Bharat: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’ is shaping up to be one of the most ambitious historical dramas ever made in India. The film boasts a powerhouse creative team that includes several National and Academy Award-winning technicians, ensuring a cinematic experience of international standards.

The magnum opus is slated for a massive worldwide release on January 21, 2027, across more than 40 countries. It will be available in multiple languages, including Hindi, Marathi, Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Bengali, and English, positioning it as a truly pan-Indian and global production.

Meanwhile, Vivek Oberoi is gearing up for his comedy ‘Mastiii 4,' co-starring Aftab Shivdasani and Riteish Deshmukh, marking the return of the popular comedy franchise. On the other hand, Rishab Shetty continues to bask in the success of ‘Kantara: Chapter 1,' which hit theaters on October 2 and has been receiving widespread acclaim. The film, co-starring Rukmini Vasanth, went head-to-head at the box office with Janhvi Kapoor’s ‘Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari,' and further solidified Shetty’s status as one of the most versatile talents in Indian cinema today.



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