Azmi had reportedly said that Aurangzeb was not a "cruel administrator" and "built many temples". He added that the battle between the Mughal emperor and Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj was for state administration and not about Hindu and Muslim.
Shiv Sena MP Naresh Mhaske on Monday filed a case against Samajwadi Party leader Abu Asim Azmi over his statement on Aurangzeb and said that he has "no right to stay in India."
Calling Samajwadi Party leader and Maharashtra MLA Abu Azmi's reported remarks about Aurangzeb "wrong and unacceptable," Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Monday said that he should be charged with "treason."
Maharashtra Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar on Tuesday announced that Freedom Fighter Vinayak Damodar Savarkar's poem 'Anadi Mi, Anant Mi' will receive the first Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj Rajya Prerna Geet Award.
Directed by Laxman Utekar, 'Chhaava' stars Vicky Kaushal as Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj and Akshaye Khanna as Emperor Aurangzeb. It also stars Rashmika Mandanna and Divya Dutta.
In a recent event, Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the historical drama 'Chhaava', starring Vicky Kaushal, for its portrayal of the bravery of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj.
She also requested Fadnavis for a special screening of the film, based on the life of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, for legislators across the country.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis recently responded to the widespread appeal for granting tax-free status to the film 'Chhaava', a period drama based on the life of the legendary Maratha ruler, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj.
Vicky Kaushal starrer 'Chhaava' has made an impressive start at the box office. It is a period drama that portrays the legendary story of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj.
Actor Vicky Kaushal is gearing up for the release of his much-anticipated film 'Chhaava', where he portrays the legendary Maratha ruler, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj.