Elakshi Gupta could not have asked for a better launchpad in Bollywood than ‘Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior’ with Ajay Devgn and Kajol as the film continues to make moolah at the box office and has earned more than Rs 250 crores.

Elakshi Gupta could not have asked for a better launchpad in Bollywood than ‘Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior’ with Ajay Devgn and Kajol as the film continues to make moolah at the box office and has earned more than Rs 250 crores. New to the entertainment industry with a few web series and one Hindi film old, actress Elakshi Gupta spoke to WION about her dreams and things that define her. “I feel good,” said Elakshi when asked about the film entering Rs 250 crore club and added, “I didn’t expect that I would get associated with such a big production house and work with such big stars. Even though my character barely has any dialogues, the presence is so important. Feel lucky to be a part of this.” Elakshi played the role of Shivaji Maharaj’s wife, Soyarabai in the film. A small role to begin with, she was elated when the opportunity landed on her lap. “When I came to know about the role, I googled about her but there wasn’t much written on her on the internet. She was the third wife of Shivaji Maharaj, was a political adviser. After the look test, I got a better idea of the character. Soyarabai was a queen, so I knew I had to be very elegant and graceful on the screen. They also made me two tones darker than what I am,” explained Elakshi. View this post on Instagram Good morning😊 2 DAYS TO GO @tanhajifilm #tanhajitheunsungwarrior #soyarabai #chhatrapatishivajimaharaj #maratha @sharadkelkar @omraut @ajaydevgn @kajol #saifalikhan #marathilook @sejallthakurr @aditidattamakeup @kamleshmane.photography A post shared by Elakshi Gupta (@dr_elakshi) on Jan 7, 2020 at 8:43pm PST × Also read Tanhaji review here. The film was a learning experience for the newcomer who happened to share the screen with megastar Ajay Devgn. “I was very excited when I came to know that my shot is with him. I can’t explain the feeling, it was all new to me, to be in front of such a big star. His personality and aura was amazing on the set,” she said. To make the success sweeter, she even organised a special screening of ‘Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior’ recently for underprivileged girls who have hearing problems in Akola, Maharashtra. On the initiative, she said, “I come from a small town where I completed my education till 12th. My parents are doctors. I have been under their guidance. They follow Brahmakumaris and are active social workers. After the film was released, my mother, Dr Meenakshi suggested we make the film accessible to girls who can’t hear as the entire film can’t be conveyed in the sign language.” View this post on Instagram I have always been under spiritual guidance because of my parents🙏 I feel great because of their efforts I could make this possible. We have booked a show of @Tanhaji film for specially abled girls who are deaf and cannot speak. These girls were so happy And excited to watch this grand historic movie😀They interacted with me by their sign language and I could see the appreciation from these pure souls😊Overwhelmed by the love from my city Akola❤️ I feel more confident after seeing the excitement and appreciation from my town❤️🌸❤️ #gratitude #godblesseveryone #puresouls #thankyou #momdad for always guiding me and teaching me to be kind and helpful to others😊😘❤️#tanhajitheunsungwarrior @omraut @ajaydevgn @kajol @sharadkelkar #photography @adityasarag A post shared by Elakshi Gupta (@dr_elakshi) on Feb 9, 2020 at 9:58pm PST × While 'Tanhaji' is a turning point for the actress, at least that's what she hopes it to be, Elakshi revealed that she was a dentist before she entered the world of glamour. “I was a dentist before I became an actress. Was practicing after my education for 6 months. Then I started travelling to Mumbai for modelling assignments. I always wanted to be a model. Thankfully I got the support of my parents," she said. View this post on Instagram Good morning 🌸😊🌸 If you haven’t watched the movie yet please go and watch it😀🌸 #jijamata #shivajimaharaj #soyarabai #tanhajitheunsungwarrior #movie #history #kondhana #bts A post shared by Elakshi Gupta (@dr_elakshi) on Jan 13, 2020 at 8:17pm PST × Born in Maharashtra, Elakshi also wants to try her hands at the thriving Marathi film industry but she’s particular about being cast as the lead heroine. Elakshi is also not scared of nepotism in the industry as she feels it’s a part of every industry that your parents are a part of. She elaborated, “Nepotism is there but it’s not just in this industry. If your parents are established in any profession, the kids have the privilege of easy access. If star kids have their parents established in the industry, then the parents would try for their kids to benefit from it. Why wouldn’t they? At the same time, there are those who appreciate new talent and give opportunities to them. It’s part and parcel of our lives. It doesn't bother me. If it's written in my destiny then I will get that role like I got this one.” Meanwhile, she is currently busy training in martial arts and is hoping that can get used in any future project. As for projects that she can announce, she preferred to keep mum. With love for Indian food, travelling and modelling, Elakshi wants to capture the world’s imagination. She wants to work with Imtiaz Ali, Anurag Kashyap as she feels they have a ‘hatke’ style of working and write parts that don’t follow typical glamorous arcs. Her dream director is Sanjay Leela Bhansali who according to her makes historical characters come to life. “I feel I fit into them. I would also like to play strong characters like that of a police officer or detective.” signed off Elakshi.

Elakshi Gupta to WION on debut film 'Tanhaji' and sharing screen with Ajay Devgn

Filmmaker Om Raut's Bollywood directorial debut may have factual discrepancies, but&nbsp; 'Tanhaji: The Unsung Hero'&nbsp; is one of the best period war dramas that Bollywood has produced in recent times.

Shot brilliantly with commendable performances by the entire cast, 'Tanhaji: The Unsung Hero' is based in the 17th century and narrates the story of Maratha warrior Tanhaji Malusare- a trusted aid of Maratha emperor Shivaji, who fought the battle of Kondhana to safeguard the fort from Mughal invasion. Shivaji had to reluctantly give up 28 of his forts to Aurangzeb but four years later, he pledged to take Kondhana back because of its strategic location. Aurangzeb sent his most trusted warrior, a Rajput called Udaybhan to capture Kondhana(present-day Singhgarh) with a large army, a mammoth cannon called 'Nagin' and lot of artillery.

Compared to the Mughals, Tanhaji leads a motley group of fierce Maratha warriors and captured the fort over a long battle one night.

Raut uses a sufficient amount of creative liberty to tell a tale that may not have been taught in school to everyone. While the clashes between Shivaji and Aurangzeb are well known- the story tries to delve deeper and talk of the warriors from both sides who fought on behalf of their kings.

Lavish sets, sleek camera work, superb stunts, and great CGI dominate each frame of Tanhaji making the film a visual spectacle. The technical finesse is there for everyone to see and while the film takes you back in time, the film has state of the art CGI making the battle scene especially come alive. Each of the stunts is well performed and the film has been shot keeping in mind the 3d aspect. Frames by cinematographer Keiko Nakahara are awe-inspiring.

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While the film is technically very sound, it is also propelled by great performances.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/ajay-devgns-tanhaji-is-his-100th-film-shah-rukh-khan-joins-kajol-in-congratulating-him-261273"> Ajay Devgn </a>excels in the action sequences the most. Sharad Kelkar, who plays Shivaji Maharaj has limited screen time but leaves a lasting impression. The effervescent Kajol appears only in a handful of scenes as Savitri Bai, Tanhaji's wife but simply lights up the screen with her presence. Its a delight watch the real-life couple play the reel couple after so many years.

The star of the film, though, is Saif Ali Khan, who brings a certain amount of mayhem as Udaybhan Rathod. An eccentric who has a cunning smile plastered on his face throughout, Saif makes evil look good. Time and again, Saif has proved that given a good script, he delivers and in Om Raut and Prakash Kapadia's detailed screenplay, the actor gets ample scope to showcase his talent.

The scenes near the climax which has Ajay Devgn and Saif Ali Khan pitted against each other are the high points of the film.

While the film is technically sound and boasts of great performances, it takes a copious amount of liberty in terms of historical facts. The makers try to project Mughals as the oppressors from whom the Marathas seek freedom and live in a Swarajya. The film opens to 17th century Bharat- which is historically not true considering the concept of one nation never really existed at that time. Each emperor was just busy consolidating his kingdom, there was no concept one nation.

The actors speak a mix of Marathi and Urdu laced Hindi which is somewhat ironic. I found myself lost on many occasions when the actors spoke out a line here and there in Marathi. Perhaps subtitles would have helped.

If you are willing to overlook the facts and history, 'Tanhaji: The Unsung Hero' makes for a thrilling watch. There is not a single dull moment -especially in the second half when the war scenes come alive. The film has sleek action, well-shot scenes and a very menacing Saif Ali Khan who more than makes up for all the flaws.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/2020s-first-clash-deepika-padukones-chhapaak-vs-ajay-devgns-tanhaji-the-unsung-warrior-vs-rajinikanths-darbar-268470">Also read: 2020's first clash at the box office between Ajay Devgn, Deepika Padukone and Rajinikanth</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/ajay-devgn-condemns-jnu-attack-says-its-harming-our-country-273025">Also read:&nbsp;Ajay Devgn condemns JNU attack, says 'it's harming our country'</a>

Filmmaker Om Raut's Bollywood directorial debut may have factual discrepancies, but 'Tanhaji: The Unsung Hero' is one of the best period war dramas that Bollywood has produced in recent times.

Filmmaker Om Raut's Bollywood directorial debut may have factual discrepancies, but 'Tanhaji: The Unsung Hero' is one of the best period war dramas that Bollywood has produced in recent times. Shot brilliantly with commendable performances by the entire cast, 'Tanhaji: The Unsung Hero' is based in the 17th century and narrates the story of Maratha warrior Tanhaji Malusare- a trusted aid of Maratha emperor Shivaji, who fought the battle of Kondhana to safeguard the fort from Mughal invasion. Shivaji had to reluctantly give up 28 of his forts to Aurangzeb but four years later, he pledged to take Kondhana back because of its strategic location. Aurangzeb sent his most trusted warrior, a Rajput called Udaybhan to capture Kondhana(present-day Singhgarh) with a large army, a mammoth cannon called 'Nagin' and lot of artillery. Compared to the Mughals, Tanhaji leads a motley group of fierce Maratha warriors and captured the fort over a long battle one night. Raut uses a sufficient amount of creative liberty to tell a tale that may not have been taught in school to everyone. While the clashes between Shivaji and Aurangzeb are well known- the story tries to delve deeper and talk of the warriors from both sides who fought on behalf of their kings. Lavish sets, sleek camera work, superb stunts, and great CGI dominate each frame of Tanhaji making the film a visual spectacle. The technical finesse is there for everyone to see and while the film takes you back in time, the film has state of the art CGI making the battle scene especially come alive. Each of the stunts is well performed and the film has been shot keeping in mind the 3d aspect. Frames by cinematographer Keiko Nakahara are awe-inspiring. While the film is technically very sound, it is also propelled by great performances. Ajay Devgn excels in the action sequences the most. Sharad Kelkar, who plays Shivaji Maharaj has limited screen time but leaves a lasting impression. The effervescent Kajol appears only in a handful of scenes as Savitri Bai, Tanhaji's wife but simply lights up the screen with her presence. Its a delight watch the real-life couple play the reel couple after so many years. The star of the film, though, is Saif Ali Khan, who brings a certain amount of mayhem as Udaybhan Rathod. An eccentric who has a cunning smile plastered on his face throughout, Saif makes evil look good. Time and again, Saif has proved that given a good script, he delivers and in Om Raut and Prakash Kapadia's detailed screenplay, the actor gets ample scope to showcase his talent. The scenes near the climax which has Ajay Devgn and Saif Ali Khan pitted against each other are the high points of the film. While the film is technically sound and boasts of great performances, it takes a copious amount of liberty in terms of historical facts. The makers try to project Mughals as the oppressors from whom the Marathas seek freedom and live in a Swarajya. The film opens to 17th century Bharat- which is historically not true considering the concept of one nation never really existed at that time. Each emperor was just busy consolidating his kingdom, there was no concept one nation. The actors speak a mix of Marathi and Urdu laced Hindi which is somewhat ironic. I found myself lost on many occasions when the actors spoke out a line here and there in Marathi. Perhaps subtitles would have helped. If you are willing to overlook the facts and history, 'Tanhaji: The Unsung Hero' makes for a thrilling watch. There is not a single dull moment -especially in the second half when the war scenes come alive. The film has sleek action, well-shot scenes and a very menacing Saif Ali Khan who more than makes up for all the flaws. Also read: 2020's first clash at the box office between Ajay Devgn, Deepika Padukone and Rajinikanth Also read: Ajay Devgn condemns JNU attack, says 'it's harming our country'

'Tanhaji' review: Saif Ali Khan shines in a visually stunning film

The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/ajay-devgn-condemns-jnu-attack-says-its-harming-our-country-273025">Ajay Devgn</a> and Kajol starrer '<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/tanhaji-the-unsung-warrior-review-saif-ali-khan-ajay-devgn-273253">Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior</a>'&nbsp;received an amazing response at the box office minting 15.10 crore on its opening day, as it went head to head with Deepika Padukone starrer '<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/chhapaak-review-deepika-padukones-film-is-gut-wrenching-but-important-273132">Chhapaak</a>'. 
 
Film critic and movie trade analyst Taran Adarsh shared the figures on Twitter and said that the movie had exceeded expectations. The shows gained momentum post-noon and the movie received tremendous response in Maharashtra.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Expressing optimism, Adarsh stated that the flick should show solid growth on the second and third day as well. Set in the 17th century, the film is a biographical period drama based on the life of Tanaji Malusare, the unsung warrior who fought alongside Chatrapati Shivaji against the Mughals. 
 
It shows Ajay Devgn essaying the role of Maratha warrior Taanaji Malusare fighting for the principles 'Bhagwa'&nbsp;saffron&nbsp;flag and 'Swaraj'&nbsp;home-rule&nbsp;and 'Satya'&nbsp;truth. 
 
Kajol, who essays the role of the wife of Tanhaji, Savitribai Malusare, is shown as a strong character, who accompanies him in taking firm decisions. Saif Ali Khan, who plays the antagonist, comes out strong as Uday Bhan, a Rajput official, who works for Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb.&nbsp;

The Ajay Devgn and Kajol starrer 'Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior' received an amazing response at the box office minting 15.10 crore on its opening day, as it went head to head with Deepika Padukone starrer 'Chhapaak'.

The Ajay Devgn and Kajol starrer 'Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior' received an amazing response at the box office minting 15.10 crore on its opening day, as it went head to head with Deepika Padukone starrer 'Chhapaak'. Film critic and movie trade analyst Taran Adarsh shared the figures on Twitter and said that the movie had exceeded expectations. The shows gained momentum post-noon and the movie received tremendous response in Maharashtra. #Tanhaji exceeds expectations and posts healthy total on Day 1... Biz grew rapidly from post-noon onwards... Excellent in #Maharashtra [#Mumbai, parts of #CP and #Nizam circuits]... Glowing word of mouth should ensure solid growth on Day 2 and 3... Fri ₹ 15.10 cr. #India biz. — taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) January 11, 2020 × Expressing optimism, Adarsh stated that the flick should show solid growth on the second and third day as well. Set in the 17th century, the film is a biographical period drama based on the life of Tanaji Malusare, the unsung warrior who fought alongside Chatrapati Shivaji against the Mughals. It shows Ajay Devgn essaying the role of Maratha warrior Taanaji Malusare fighting for the principles 'Bhagwa' saffron flag and 'Swaraj' home-rule and 'Satya' truth. Kajol, who essays the role of the wife of Tanhaji, Savitribai Malusare, is shown as a strong character, who accompanies him in taking firm decisions. Saif Ali Khan, who plays the antagonist, comes out strong as Uday Bhan, a Rajput official, who works for Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb.

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Elakshi Gupta to WION on debut film 'Tanhaji' and sharing screen with Ajay Devgn

'Tanhaji' review: Saif Ali Khan shines in a visually stunning film

Ajay Devgn 'Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior' mints 15.10 crore on opening day