Director Eats Humble Pie as Ganoji & Kanhoji Shirke’s Heirs Dangle a 100 Crore Legal Sword Over Vicky Kaushal’s Movie

Hey Bollywood buffs! It’s your favorite tattletale, Khabree Kiran, back with some masala straight from the heart of B-town! Grab your chai and pakoras, because this one’s a spicy tale of history, cinema, and a whole lot of drama! 😜🍿

So, our very own Vicky Kaushal is in the spotlight again with his latest blockbuster, Chhaava. Now, don’t get me wrong, the movie is a cinematic masterpiece that vividly brings to life the legendary Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, son of the great Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. This young Maratha’s bravery and valiance have been immortalized on the big screen, much to the delight of fans and critics alike. But hold your horses, folks! Not everyone is clapping. 🙄

Drama Alert: The Shirke Saga! 😬

Picture this: the descendants of Ganoji and Kanhoji Shirke are up in arms! Why, you ask? Well, they’re not too thrilled about how their ancestors are portrayed in the film. The movie, in all its grandeur, depicts these Maratha warriors as betrayers who cozied up with Mughal emperor Aurangzeb. Arre bhai, phir kya tha! The Shirkes are threatening a ₹100 crore lawsuit, claiming this portrayal is nothing short of a ‘creative crime’ against their ancestry. 😱

Director Laxman Utekar’s Diplomatic Dance! 🎬

After the release, Laxmikant Raje Shirke, a 13th-generation descendant, slammed the movie for its historical ‘blunders’. He’s not mincing words, calling it a “blatant misinterpretation.” The Shirke clan sent a stern legal notice demanding corrections, or else it’s defamation central for Utekar and his team!

Trying to cool down the tempers, director Laxman Utekar has been on an apology spree, reaching out to Bhushan Shirke with a heartfelt ‘Maafi’. He insists the film didn’t actually name-drop their surname or village. Arre, sirf naam liya hai, kaunsa bada toofan macha diya!

Despite his apologies, the Shirke family isn’t backing down. They’ve threatened statewide protests if their demands aren’t met. Bhai, yeh toh drama se bhara hua hai!

Kiran’s Gyan:

In the grand cinema of Bollywood, remember, history isn’t always a reel deal. Sometimes, creative liberties can lead to ‘creative liabilities’! So, to all you filmmakers out there: thoda sambhalke, warna history ka ‘mystery’ ban sakta hai ‘misery’! 😉🎥

Tags: #VickyKaushal #ChhaavaControversy #BollywoodDrama #HistoricalCinema #ShirkeSaga #KhabreeKiran

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Let me know what you think of this Bollywood tamasha in the comments below! Until next time, keep those popcorn buckets ready and stay filmy! 🍿