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Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior
Story :
The film traces the life of the fierce Maratha warrior, Tanhaji Malusare, who was one
of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s closest aides and a military leader. It focuses on
the famous Battle of Sinhagad (February 4, 1670), which saw Tanhaji take on
Udaybhan, a Rajput who fought for Aurangzeb against the Marathas.
Analysis :
Under the Treaty of Purandar, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj (Sharad
Kelkar) surrendered 23 forts to Aurangzeb (Luke Kenny), including the
Kondhana (now called Sinhagad), which was of strategic importance.
Rajmata Jijabai (Padmavati Rao) swore that she would walk
bare feet till the fort is recaptured by the Marathas. Four years
later, Aurangzeb sends Udaybhan (Saif Ali Khan) with a huge
army and a massive canon called 'naagin', to ensure that
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj cannot reclaim the fort. While
Shivaji Maharaj plans a campaign, he doesn't want to send
his trusted lieutenant and dear friend, Subedar Tanhaji
Malusare on the battlefield, as the latter's son is about
to get married. When Tanhaji gets to know of the
'mohim' (campaign), he implores Shivaji Maharaj to
give him an opportunity to win Kondhana.
Final Word:
The Unsung Warrior' scores on various
counts — superior performances,
powerful action, visual impact, and
most of all, it unfolds a story from the
pages of history that deserved to
be told, with just this kind of
intensity, passion and vigour.
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