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Mumbai, October 2025 : According to industry sources, Vivek Oberoi has been roped in to play Aurangzeb opposite Rishab Shetty’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in Sandeep Singh’s upcoming historical epic, The Pride of Bharat: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The casting brings together two powerhouse performers for what promises to be a deeply impactful retelling of one of India’s most iconic chapters.
The film will depict the journey of history’s greatest warrior king, highlighting the courage, strategy, and devotion that shaped the foundation of Swarajya. With Rishab Shetty as Shivaji Maharaj , Shefali Shah as Jijamata, and now Vivek Oberoi stepping into the role of Aurangzeb , the stage is set for a compelling narrative that explores both conflict and conviction at an epic scale.
Vivek Oberoi’s inclusion adds another remarkable chapter to his strong slate of upcoming projects, which includes Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Spirit with Prabhas and Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana.
Helmed by Sandeep Singh, The Pride of Bharat: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj is shaping up to be one of Indian cinema’s most ambitious historical productions, with a team comprising multiple National and Academy Award-winning technicians.
The magnum opus is slated for a never seen before mega global release in over 40 countries worldwide on 21st January 2027, in Hindi, Marathi, Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Bengali and English.
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