The recent Kaun Banega Crorepati 11 controversy is afresh in our minds. It so happened that the makers of this Amitabh Bachchan show, though unintentionally, referred to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj as only ‘Shivaji’ in the option for one of their questions. This move brought the entire channel a lot of flak and as a consequence of the same; the netizens demanded everyone to boycott Sony TV. Well, things seemed to have cooled down after the channel, including host the Amitabh Bachchan, issued an apology. Now, a similar instance took place during the trailer launch of Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior but the way Sharad Kelkar handled it; he has simply won the internet.
At the event, as soon as the reported asked Sharad Kelkar - who plays the role of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in the film - “Sharad Kelkar, aap Shivaji ka role play kar rahe hai?” the actor immediately cut her question and corrected her by adding, “Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.”This, unsurprisingly, created frenzy in the hall and everyone started clapping and whistling for Kelkar. Well, the internet seemed to be on the similar lines, as netizens couldn’t stop lauding Sharad for his action.
Check out the video below:
Raving praises for the actor, a user wrote, “Okay, now I am definitely going to see the movie #Tanhaji, where the role of Shivaji Maharaj has been played by an actor who understands in whose shoes he is standing! Respect Sharad Kelkar,” while another fan tweeted, “Thank you & well done @SharadK7 sir!! Video of the day. The name "Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj" is enough to give goosebumps to us.”
Check out the reactions below:
Thank you & well done @SharadK7 sir!! Video of the day 👏 The name "Chhatrapti Shivaji Maharaj" is enough to give goosebumps to us 🔥 #TanhajiTheUnsungWarrior#TanhajiTrailer #SharadKelkar pic.twitter.com/F3tHTN2Vts
— AAVISHKAR (@aavishhkar) November 19, 2019
Okay, now I am definitely going to see the movie #Tanhaji, where the role of Shivaji Maharaj has been played by an actor who understands in whose shoes he is standing! Respect Sharad Kelkar pic.twitter.com/KTUUurs0eF
— Shefali Vaidya ஷெஃபாலி வைத்யா शेफाली वैद्य (@ShefVaidya) November 20, 2019
Maharajanchi athvavi kirti maharajancha athvava pratap.. #SharadKelkar here you gives vibes how well you have understood the role you have played🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/aFCNfDCLMY
— Pranali Subhash (@pranalik20) November 19, 2019
Meanwhile, the trailer of Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior was unveiled yesterday and it has opened to a great response. The film also stars Ajay Devgn, Saif Ali Khan and Kajol in the pivotal roles. (ALSO READ - Tanhaji - The Unsung Warrior Trailer Review: One Word For Film's First Rushes Feat Ajay Devgn-Kajol - EPIC)
image source: instagram/sharadkelkar