Check Out Salman Khan’s Cameo as Jiva Mahala in ‘Raja Shivaji’!
Salman Khan is Indian cinema’s biggest superstar, whose films consistently set theatres buzzing with whistles, cheers, and unmatched fan energy. Once again, the superstar has sent audiences into a frenzy with his powerful cameo in Riteish Deshmukh’s Raja Shivaji, where he appears as Jiva Mahala.
A viral video on social media from theatres captures fans erupting with excitement the moment Salman appears on screen. The high-octane scene, backed by a powerful score, shows him holding a sword to his rival’s neck and delivering the impactful line, “Shivaji nahi, Shivaji Raj mhanaycha,” sending the crowd into loud cheers.
Riteish Deshmukh recently shared a heartwarming conversation about Salman Khan’s casting in Raja Shivaji, sharing, “I didn’t go to him in this film. We were together in New Year’s. He asked me when I was starting to shoot the movie. I said, ‘It’s starting in this month! He said, ‘Which role am I playing?'”
He added, “When informed that no role had been planned for him, Salman Khan reportedly responded, ‘No, no, no, you can’t make the film without me, I have to be in it.”
Riteish further revealed how this gesture left him deeply touched, saying, “That sense of warmth and belonging, that emotion… | was thinking that | hadn’t really thought it through yet… but he said, ‘I should have a role in the film.’ Then there was a role… and Salman Khan is also a part of this film.”
The superstar is gearing up for his next big project Maatrubhumi: May War Rest in Peace. Produced by Salma Khan under the banner of Salman Khan Films, with Apoorva Lakhia directing, Maatrubhumi: May War Rest in Peace promises an unflinching portrayal of bravery, sacrifice, and resilience. The film also stars Chitrangada Singh in a pivotal role.
By Keerti Kadam