Salman Khan: Salman Khan's Cameo Revealed—He Plays This Special Character in Riteish Deshmukh's 'Raja Shivaji'

Salman Khan has played a pivotal role in the Marathi film Raja Shivaji. This film has also been released in Hindi. The mystery surrounding Salman Khan's character has now been unveiled; he portrays a Maratha warrior in the film. Who was this Maratha warrior? What role did this warrior play in the life of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj? Read on to find out.

Salman Khan Portrays This Warrior

In the film *Raja Shivaji*, Salman Khan plays the character of Jiva Mahala (Jivaji Mahale). His look in the film is striking; he appears as a formidable warrior. Jiva Mahala was a loyal bodyguard and an elite warrior within Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's army. He once saved the life of Shivaji Maharaj.

Several Bollywood Celebs Also Feature in the Film

Apart from Riteish Deshmukh and Salman Khan, several other Bollywood actors appear in significant roles in Raja Shivaji. The film features a star-studded cast including Sanjay Dutt, Abhishek Bachchan, Mahesh Manjrekar, Sachin Khedekar, Bhagyashree, Fardeen Khan, Amol Gupte, Vidya Balan, and Boman Irani.

What is the Film's Story?

Riteish Deshmukh portrays the character of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in *Raja Shivaji*. The film is based on the life of India's greatest warrior-king, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj—specifically, how he challenged the Mughals and laid the foundation of 'Swarajya' (self-rule). The film features spectacular action sequences, complemented by excellent use of VFX.