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"Chhaava" is a historical action drama film that focuses on the life of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, the son of the famed Maratha king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Setting and Premise : The film is set in the 17th century and starts with the death of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, which triggers a series of events where the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb, played by Akshaye Khanna, anticipates the end of Maratha resistance. However, he soon learns that Sambhaji, portrayed by Vicky Kaushal, has taken up the mantle to continue his father's legacy against Mughal expansion. Plot Development : The narrative follows Sambhaji's reign from 1681 to 1689. After his father's death, Sambhaji launches an audacious attack on the Mughal fort of Burhanpur, signaling his intent to resist Mughal dominance. This leads to a prolonged conflict between the Marathas and the Mughals, with Sambhaji depicted as a fierce warrior committed to the ideal of 'Swaraj' (self-rule). Character ...

"Sholay" is an iconic Bollywood film released in 1975, directed by Ramesh Sippy and starring Amitabh Bachchan. Here's an overview of the story followed by some intriguing facts about its production, casting, and impact: The narrative is set in the fictional village of Ramgarh. Thakur Baldev Singh, a retired police officer played by Sanjeev Kumar, seeks revenge against the ruthless dacoit Gabbar Singh (Amjad Khan). Thakur hires two small-time thieves, Jai (Amitabh Bachchan) and Veeru (Dharmendra), who were once his prisoners, to capture Gabbar. Jai and Veeru arrive in Ramgarh, where they inadvertently become part of the village's life. Veeru falls for the spirited tonga driver Basanti (Hema Malini), while Jai forms a bond with the widow Radha (Jaya Bachchan), Thakur's daughter-in-law. The plot thickens as Gabbar attacks Ramgarh, revealing that Thakur's hands were amputated by Gabbar in the past, which is why Thakur couldn't help during the attack. This ...