Aug 20, 2024 04:22 PM IST
Vicky Kaushal, while speaking at the trailer launch event of Chhaava said that while West needs to make Avengers, India has real superheroes.
Vicky Kaushal is geared up for his upcoming epic action-drama Chhaava. The teaser for the film was released on August 19. The actor, who portrays Maratha warrior king Chhatrapati Sambhaji in the film, compared Chhatrapati Shivaji to Avengers at Chhaava’s trailer launch event. (Also read: Chhaava teaser: Vicky Kaushal roars as Maratha warrior Chhatrapati Sambhaji)
Vicky Kaushal says India has real superheroes
Vicky, during the media interaction also spoke about Chhatrapati Shivaji, who was the father of Sambhaji. He said, “If you go and see in Indian history, there are so many superheroes like Sambhaji, Chhatrapati Shivaji that all other superheroes would fail in front of them. And it is very important that we show such stories to the people. Let us celebrate with you. I always say that in the West there is a need to make them Avengers because they don’t have such superheroes. Apne paas na asli superhero hai (When delving into India’s history, one can find numerous superheroes such as Sambhaji and Chhatrapati Shivaji. These individuals surpass all fictional superheroes. It’s crucial to share their tales and honor their legacy. The West lacks such superheroes, so they have to make Avengers. We have real superheroes in India.).”
Fans praise Vicky Kaushal’s statement on Chhatrapati Shivaji
A fan commented on Instagram, “Vicky your acting skills (fire emojis). I don’t think anyone can beat you (fire emojis).” Another fan wrote, “Best statement ever!” Ab Instagram user also wrote, “Indian history and mythology is best. We have real superheroes.” Another commented, “Ab wo super hero Vicky banega (Now, Vicky will play that superhero, adding heart-shaped-eye emoji).”
About Chhava
Chhaava is directed by Laxman Utekar and features Rashmika Mandanna as Yesubai Bhonsale, Akshaye Khanna as Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, Ashutosh Rana as Sarsenapati Hambirao Mohite, and Divya Dutta as Soyarabai. Neil Bhoopalam and Santosh Juvekar also play significant roles in this period saga. The movie is produced by Dinesh Vijan’s Maddock Films.
Chhaava is scheduled to release on December 6.
