'Can't Beat Sharad Kelkar', Fans Diss Akshay Kumar's First Look As Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
People weren't happy with Akshay Kumar's casting and pointed out how other actors, especially Sharad Kelkar, who has essayed the role of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in Ajay Devgn starrer Tanhaji, were so much better in the role.
Hailed as one of the most bankable actors of Bollywood, Akshay Kumar hasn't given a hit in the recent past. From Raksha Bandhan, Cuttputlli, Bachchan Paandey to Samrat Prithviraj and Ram Setu, 2022 wasn't a good year for the man.
Yesterday, he unveiled the first look as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj from his forthcoming Marathi movie Vedat Marathe Veer Daudle Saat, and he was criticised left, right and center.
Fans diss Akshay Kumar's first look as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
First, people pointed out a possible goof-up in the teaser. A Twitter user pointed out, "Shivaji Maharaj ruled from 1674 to 1680. Thomas Edison invented the light bulb in 1880. This is Akshay Kumar playing Shivaji. #AkshayKumar #ShivajiMaharaj." A lot of people agreed with the tweet. However, this wasn't it.
Shivaji Maharaj ruled from 1674 to 1680.
¡ª Shaheen ????? ? (@MalixEagle) December 7, 2022
Thomas Edison invented light bulb in 1880.
This is @akshaykumar playing Shivaji.
Is this another #Prithviraj like movie in making? pic.twitter.com/1gupalvbGR
Akshay Kumar VS Sharad Kelkar - who played Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj better?
People weren't happy with Akshay Kumar's casting and pointed out how other actors, especially Sharad Kelkar, who has essayed the role of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in Ajay Devgn starrer Tanhaji, were so much better in the role. They dissed his mannerism and persona, and called it a cheap copy.
"Copy means something which looks similar. Ye to tatti hai," a user wrote. Here's what others are saying!
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Sharad Kelkar as a chatrapati shivaji maharaj>Canadian @akshaykumar pic.twitter.com/9n6bdDAZD0
¡ª ?????? ????? (@AdianRitesh1) December 6, 2022
I hope Akshay Kumar does justice to the role of Chatrapathi Shivaji Maharaj but #SharadKelkar has set such high standards in depicting Chatrapathi Shivaji Maharaj,it will be really hard to beat his portrayal. pic.twitter.com/R5sLdtpITp
¡ª Aditya Nayak (@adityavnayak) December 6, 2022
There are many things wrong with Akshay Kumar playing Shivaji Maharaj. For starters Shivaji Maharaj passed away when he was 50. Akshay is 55.
¡ª Dr Apoorv Bhat (@AnarchistIndian) December 7, 2022
Could they not have found a Marathi speaking actor with good acting skills to play him? https://t.co/7GtqnbQN7j
Not everyone can fit the shoes of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's Role ?
¡ª Nationalist Mumbaikar ??? | (@Ayush_Shah_25) December 6, 2022
Sharad Kelkar looks Awesome. Also his Dialogue Delivery reflects the aura of Maharaj's Role ? https://t.co/RpGvRXPAHf pic.twitter.com/qT50xOkkpf
After successfully botching Samrat Prithviraj Chauhan's biopic, Akshay Kumar is all set to ruin Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's biopic as well.
¡ª Dhaval Balai (@DhavalBalai) December 6, 2022
Sharad Kelkar would be perfect choice for Shivaji in #VedatMaratheVeerDaudleSaat.
Waiting for Hera Pheri 3's confirmation only.? pic.twitter.com/MLwRFG9rdE
sharad kelkar as chhatrapati shivaji maharaj pic.twitter.com/aqu8Iu31YF
¡ª Saharsh (@whysaharsh) December 6, 2022
Sharad Kelkar really nailed it with his work in Tanhaji. But Chinmay Mandlekar's work as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj is the best I've ever seen yet. Also, even Avdhoot Gupte did a great job in his recent movie 'Har Har Mahadev'.
¡ª Ayush Gaikwad (@gaikwadayush_25) December 7, 2022
Ye to Aashram k bhopa swami lag rhe he the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj ji to sharad kelkar bane the ek dum suitable the ...
¡ª sk (@2907_sk) December 6, 2022
Announcement me jitna achha lag rha tha ab utna hi kharab lag ra? CHHATRAPATI SHIVAJI MAHARAJ ji ke role ke liye Sharad Kelkar hi best hai.
¡ª ?Swapneel Shinde ? (@Swapnee48766753) December 6, 2022
Can't imagine anyone other than sharad kelkar as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. @SharadK7 https://t.co/YC9XKwIYwq
¡ª Gaurav ???? (@gumnaami_baba) December 6, 2022
Playing Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was a big responsibility, said Sharad Kelkar.
Talking about playing Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Sharad Kelkar had told IANS, "Honestly, when Om called me and said I want you to play Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, it came as a shocker to me. That time I felt a lot of pressure because Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj is worshipped as God by Maharashtrians. Playing a character like this comes with a lot of responsibility and you can't really go wrong with any of the factors around him -- his look, his way of walking, his lines, his attitude. All these came to my mind in a span of 30 second".
Directed by Mahesh Manjrekar, Vedat Marathe Veer Daudle Saat also stars Jay Dudhane, Utkarsha Shinde, Vishal Nikam, Virat Madke, Hardik Joshi, Satya, Akshay, Nawab Khan, and Praveen Tarde. The film is slated to be released next year on Diwali.
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