Indian producer-director Sandeep Singh is set to tell the story of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in a new biopic. This will be his first theatrical feature film as a director and will be titled The Pride of Bharat – Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The film will tell the story of revered 17th-century Indian ruler Shivaji Bhonsle.

<h2>Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj</h2>

On the film, Sandeep said, “It’s taken me 23 years of hard struggle to build and create a position to debut as a director for my first mega-budget film ‘The Pride of Bharat – Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.’ There could be nothing better than this. I have been working on the script since 2019, five years of labour and love. I hope our audience will appreciate our film and the efforts invested in it,” Singh added.

For the unversed, Shivaji founded the Maratha empire when most of India was under the rule of Muslim monarchs. When the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb was persecuting Hindus, the community rallied by Shivaji, who was crowned as Chhatrapati (monarch). During India’s independence movement, Shivaji was hailed as a Hindu nationalist hero and continues to be revered as one.&nbsp;

The Pride of Bharat – Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj will be produced by Immerso Studio and Legend Studios presentation. It is speculated to have an expensive budget and will be released in the Hindi, English, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Marathi languages.

Among the crew that have been roped in, there is DoP Aseem Bajaj, choreographer Ganesh Hegde, costume designer Sheetal Sharma, production designer Sandeep Sharad Ravade, with casting by Kavish Sinha. The cast has not been revealed yet.

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The Pride of Bharat – Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj is due to release in January 2026, during the Indian Republic Day holidays.&nbsp;

<h2>Sandeep Singh's past works</h2>

Prior to this, Sandeep Singh was engaged with the boxing biopic Mary Kom which released in 2014. In the film, he served as an executive producer. He then went on to be involved with gay rights drama Aligarh&nbsp;in 2015&nbsp;and the slum soccer film Jhund in 2022. He made his directorial debut with the ZEE5, transgender-themed film&nbsp;Safed which released in 2023.&nbsp;

Sandeep Singh was last in the news for producing PM Narendra Modi in 2019. It was a biopic of the current Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.&nbsp;

Indian producer-director Sandeep Singh is set to tell the story of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in a new biopic. This will be his first theatrical feature film as a director and will be titled The Pride of Bharat – Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.

Indian producer-director Sandeep Singh is set to tell the story of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in a new biopic. This will be his first theatrical feature film as a director and will be titled The Pride of Bharat – Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The film will tell the story of revered 17th-century Indian ruler Shivaji Bhonsle. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj On the film, Sandeep said, “It’s taken me 23 years of hard struggle to build and create a position to debut as a director for my first mega-budget film ‘The Pride of Bharat – Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.’ There could be nothing better than this. I have been working on the script since 2019, five years of labour and love. I hope our audience will appreciate our film and the efforts invested in it,” Singh added. For the unversed, Shivaji founded the Maratha empire when most of India was under the rule of Muslim monarchs. When the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb was persecuting Hindus, the community rallied by Shivaji, who was crowned as Chhatrapati (monarch). During India’s independence movement, Shivaji was hailed as a Hindu nationalist hero and continues to be revered as one. The Pride of Bharat – Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj will be produced by Immerso Studio and Legend Studios presentation. It is speculated to have an expensive budget and will be released in the Hindi, English, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Marathi languages. Among the crew that have been roped in, there is DoP Aseem Bajaj, choreographer Ganesh Hegde, costume designer Sheetal Sharma, production designer Sandeep Sharad Ravade, with casting by Kavish Sinha. The cast has not been revealed yet. Also read: Rakul Preet Singh and Jackky Bhagnani kick off pre-wedding celebrations in style The Pride of Bharat – Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj is due to release in January 2026, during the Indian Republic Day holidays. Sandeep Singh's past works Prior to this, Sandeep Singh was engaged with the boxing biopic Mary Kom which released in 2014. In the film, he served as an executive producer. He then went on to be involved with gay rights drama Aligarh in 2015 and the slum soccer film Jhund in 2022. He made his directorial debut with the ZEE5, transgender-themed film Safed which released in 2023. Sandeep Singh was last in the news for producing PM Narendra Modi in 2019. It was a biopic of the current Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Big-screen biopic on Shivaji Maharaj taking shape, to release in 2026

International kabbadi player Sandeep Singh from Nangal Ambiyan village was shot dead by assailants during a match at Malian village in Jalandhar district on Monday.

At least 20 bullets were pumped into his head and chest. The disturbing video of the crime went viral.

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A former captain of the Indian kabaddi team, Sandeep hailed from Nangal Ambian village in Shahkot. He is survived by his wife and two sons, who are currently in England, where he was settled.

International kabbadi player Sandeep Singh from Nangal Ambiyan village was shot dead by assailants during a match at Malian village in Jalandhar district on Monday.

International kabbadi player Sandeep Singh from Nangal Ambiyan village was shot dead by assailants during a match at Malian village in Jalandhar district on Monday. At least 20 bullets were pumped into his head and chest. The disturbing video of the crime went viral. ALSO READ: Formula One star Lewis Hamilton to change his name to honour his mother Carmen Larbalestier A former captain of the Indian kabaddi team, Sandeep hailed from Nangal Ambian village in Shahkot. He is survived by his wife and two sons, who are currently in England, where he was settled.

International Kabaddi player Sandeep Singh Nangal shot dead in Punjab

Sandeep Singh will now become the first Indian hockey player to get a wax statue, thanks to a movie being made on him titled Soorma starring Diljit Dosanjh in the lead role. The wax statue will be put up in Jaipur Wax Museum at Nahargarh Fort which houses only a limited number of personalities.&nbsp;

The said wax museum chooses icons on the basis of suggestions and requests posted by visitors, thus Sandeep was picked up as interest around him piqued after Soorma was announced. Interestingly, Dhyan Chand, who is considered the greatest player in the history of Indian hockey, will get his wax statue installed post-Sandeep gets his.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Sandeep announced the good news with a picture on his social media. He captioned it: "It’s really honour to see own wax statue in Jaipur wax museum proud moment....thanks to all supporters and lovers. can’t wait &nbsp;#sandeepsingh #waxstatue #jaipurmuseum#soorma #13july @diljitdosanjh @taapsee @angadbedi @chitrangda @thesneharajani @sonypicsprodns @bikramjeet007"

Slated for a release on July 13, Soorma is an important role for the Punjabi star in his <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/-soorma-is-physically-a-demanding-film-says-diljit-dosanjh-127002">own words</a>. Speaking about the film, Diljit said, “I feel proud to be part of 'Soorma'. Sandeep has never failed to make India proud, be it on the field or off it. He keeps setting the benchmark higher.” <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-soorma-new-poster-diljit-dosanjh-looks-compelling-as-a-performer-138850">See new poster.&nbsp;</a>

The film is produced by Sony Pictures Networks India, Chitrangda Singh, and Deepak Singh. It also stars Taapsee Pannu and Angad Bedi in important roles. The film is directed by Shaad Ali, who is known for helming films Kill Dil, Ok Jaanu, Jhoom Barabar Jhoom, Bunty Aur Babli and Saathiya.

Soorma tells the real-life story of Sandeep Singh. Starring Diljit Singh, the film is slated to release on July 13.

Sandeep Singh will now become the first Indian hockey player to get a wax statue, thanks to a movie being made on him titled Soorma starring Diljit Dosanjh in the lead role. The wax statue will be put up in Jaipur Wax Museum at Nahargarh Fort which houses only a limited number of personalities. The said wax museum chooses icons on the basis of suggestions and requests posted by visitors, thus Sandeep was picked up as interest around him piqued after Soorma was announced. Interestingly, Dhyan Chand, who is considered the greatest player in the history of Indian hockey, will get his wax statue installed post-Sandeep gets his. Sandeep announced the good news with a picture on his social media. He captioned it: "It’s really honour to see own wax statue in Jaipur wax museum proud moment....thanks to all supporters and lovers. can’t wait #sandeepsingh #waxstatue #jaipurmuseum#soorma #13july @diljitdosanjh @taapsee @angadbedi @chitrangda @thesneharajani @sonypicsprodns @bikramjeet007" Slated for a release on July 13, Soorma is an important role for the Punjabi star in his own words. Speaking about the film, Diljit said, “I feel proud to be part of 'Soorma'. Sandeep has never failed to make India proud, be it on the field or off it. He keeps setting the benchmark higher.” See new poster. The film is produced by Sony Pictures Networks India, Chitrangda Singh, and Deepak Singh. It also stars Taapsee Pannu and Angad Bedi in important roles. The film is directed by Shaad Ali, who is known for helming films Kill Dil, Ok Jaanu, Jhoom Barabar Jhoom, Bunty Aur Babli and Saathiya.

Hockey legend Sandeep Singh to get own wax statue, ahead of release of 'Soorma'

Actor Diljit Dosanjh pushed himself to extremes to achieve the physique of an athlete for "Soorma", an upcoming biopic on hockey player Sandeep Singh. 
 
"Soorma" tells the story of Singh, a professional hockey player and former captain of the Indian national team. 
 
Singh was seriously injured after hit by an accidental gunshot in a train in 2006 but he did not give up and continued playing. 
 
Diljit, who essays Singh in the film, not only got trained by the former captain but also underwent a physical transformation to look like him. 
 
In an interview, the actor said, "The role was extremely draining with so much intense training. Physically, it was very tough. I had a lot of problems post shooting the film. When I was shooting, I had stopped consuming sugar, I used to eat salt very less". 
 
The "Udta Punjab" actor says once the shoot was over, his body started reacting a bit negatively. 
 
"Because we wanted the physique of an athlete in a very short time, I pushed my body a lot to achieve that result. When the film got over and I started eating normally, I got swelling on my hands, face and all over the body. 
"There was a reaction. When you reduce the intake of salt, the water in your body doesn't stay and you get cramps," he said. 
 
Diljit, 34, has no qualms about it and says a film like that required him to push limits. 
 
Directed by Shaad Ali, the film also features Taapsee Pannu as Diljit's onscreen love interest

Diljit Dosanjh physically working hard for the upcoming biopic on hockey player Sandeep Singh: 'Soorma'

Actor Diljit Dosanjh pushed himself to extremes to achieve the physique of an athlete for "Soorma", an upcoming biopic on hockey player Sandeep Singh. "Soorma" tells the story of Singh, a professional hockey player and former captain of the Indian national team. Singh was seriously injured after hit by an accidental gunshot in a train in 2006 but he did not give up and continued playing. Diljit, who essays Singh in the film, not only got trained by the former captain but also underwent a physical transformation to look like him. In an interview, the actor said, "The role was extremely draining with so much intense training. Physically, it was very tough. I had a lot of problems post shooting the film. When I was shooting, I had stopped consuming sugar, I used to eat salt very less". The "Udta Punjab" actor says once the shoot was over, his body started reacting a bit negatively. "Because we wanted the physique of an athlete in a very short time, I pushed my body a lot to achieve that result. When the film got over and I started eating normally, I got swelling on my hands, face and all over the body. "There was a reaction. When you reduce the intake of salt, the water in your body doesn't stay and you get cramps," he said. Diljit, 34, has no qualms about it and says a film like that required him to push limits. Directed by Shaad Ali, the film also features Taapsee Pannu as Diljit's onscreen love interest

'Soorma' is physically a demanding film, says Diljit Dosanjh

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