Rishab Shetty talks about playing Chhatrapati Shivaji: ‘I'm honoured, he's a national hero’
Hindustan TimesRishab Shetty surprised fans when he revealed his first look as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in his next film with Sandeep Singh. Rishab Shetty as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in Sandeep Singh's new film ‘I said yes without blinking an eyelid’ Rishab told the publication that Shivaji’s life has always fascinated him and that opportunities like this biopic rarely come by for actors. “Sandeep’s vision for the film was so grand, that as soon as I heard the film, I said yes without blinking an eyelid. This isn’t just a film – it’s a battle cry to honour a warrior who fought against all odds, challenged the might of the Mighty Mughal empire, and forged a legacy that can never be forgotten.” Apart from this, Rishab has said yes to starring in Prasanth Varma’s Jai Hanuman, a sequel to his hit superhero film HanuMan.