Actor Vicky Kaushal stated that filmmakers from the West are inclined to create movies like "Avengers" because they lack "real superheroes" like Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj.

Modi has often lauded Shivaji for his military and administrative genius and had invoked the much-admired Maratha king in his speech at the Bharatiya Janata Party convention on Sunday as well.

A man dressed as Chhatrapati Maharaj takes part in an event to celebrate Shivaji Jayanti, in Indore

Maharashtra Governor Ramesh Bais pays tributes to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on the occasion of his birth anniversary

The event is marked by vibrant cultural displays, traditional performances, and homage paying to the revered Maratha warrior king, Shivaji Maharaj.

People enthusiastically participate in Shivaji Jayanti celebrations at Maharashtra Sadan in New Delhi

Local BJP leader Savio Rodrigues condemned the attack and advocated for respecting Shivaji's memory, while emphasising personal respect for religious diversity.

A life-size statue of the Maratha emperor was erected in Sao Jose De Areal village on Sunday, igniting a verbal altercation between two factions.

In the pages of Indian history, the name Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj resonates as a beacon of valour, leadership, and strategic genius. Born in 1630 in the hill fort of Shivneri, Shivaji emerged as a formidable force, creating an enduring legacy that would shape the destiny of the Maratha Empire.