The latest film to come under the radar of a boycott is Sharad Kelkar’s Marathi film Har Har Mahadev. Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader and former Cabinet minister in the MVA government, Jitendra Awhad, allegedly led activists to stop the screening of the film in Thane mall.

NCP activists created hindrances during the film’s screening as they alleged that the film showed a distorted version of the history of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The reports state that Awhad supporters also thrashed one of the audience members for opposing them.

Thane Police has registered a case against NCP MLA Jitendra Awhad and 100 of his workers at Vartak Nagar Police Station for forcibly closing the show of the film Har Har Mahadev and assaulting the audience. An FIR has been lodged against them under Sections 141, 143, 146, 149, 323, and 504 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). However, no arrest has been made yet.

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The incident occurred hours after NCP warned the film industry that any distortion of history under the name of freedom of expression and cinematic liberty will not be tolerated and that such films will face opposition.

A day earlier, Sambhaji Chhatrapati, a former member of the Rajya Sabha and a descendent of the royal family of Kolhapur, said that he would oppose any upcoming movies based on the legendary warrior king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj if the facts were found to be misrepresented. He said he would make every effort to prevent their release.

Sambhaji Chhatrapati, a Shivaji Maharaj descendant, had previously expressed his displeasure with the Marathi films Har Har Mahadev and an upcoming film called Vedat Marathe Veer Daudale Saat.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid his tributes to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, on his 390^th birth anniversary.

The Prime Minister on his Twitter said, “Bowing to one of the greatest sons of Mother India, the embodiment of courage, compassion and good governance, the exceptional Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on his Jayanti. His life continues to motivate millions.

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj made a mark as a valorous warrior and an outstanding administrator. From building a strong navy to ushering several pro-people policies, he was outstanding in all spheres. He will always be remembered for his opposition to injustice and intimidation”.

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj made a mark as a valorous warrior and an outstanding administrator. From building a strong navy to ushering several pro-people policies, he was outstanding in all spheres. He will always be remembered for his opposition to injustice and intimidation.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 19, 2020

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi also extended his greetings greetings on the occasion of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti.

अदम्य साहस और पराक्रम के प्रतीक, छत्रपति शिवाजी महाराज जी की जयंती पर सभी देशवासियों को हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं। #shivajimaharajjayanti pic.twitter.com/UMs61bPjnE

— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) February 19, 2020

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was born Shivneri Fort, Pune. Considered as the greatest Maratha ruler, Shivaji was known for establishing a competent and liberal civil rule with well-structured administrative organisations.

Shivaji Jayanti, a public holiday in Maharashtra, is celebrated every year on February 19.

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