Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior is an Indian biographical period drama film based on the life of legendary Tanaji Malusare, starring Ajay Devgn, Saif Ali Khan, Kajol in the lead roles. On 12 December, a new song called ‘Maay Bhavani’ was released.
The video of the song begins with Kajol sitting on Ajay’s lap. This gesture surprises Ajay and he asks her why she has done it. To this, Kajol responds with, “Maa Bhavani bhagwan Shankar ke godh me baithe to sahi aur mai apne pati ki god me baithu to galat? (It is right when Goddess Bhavani sits on God Shankar’s lap but I am wrong if I sit on my husband’s lap?)” Her response implies that society is hypocritical in its treatment of women. Then the video moves to a huge celebration of sorts where people are praising Maa Bhavani.
Watch it here:
The song has been sung by Sukhwinder Singh, Shreya Ghosal & composed by Ajay - Atul. It is filled with energy and commendable dance choreography.
Tanhaji is directed by Om Raut and produced by Ajay Devgn, it sees Ajay and Kajol reunite on screen nine years after Toonpur Ka Super Hero.
Set in the 17th century, Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior is based on the life of Tanhaji Malusare (Ajay), a military leader in the army of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. According to legend, he was enlisted by Shivaji to recapture the Kondana fort from the Mughals and managed to do so with the help of his pet monitor lizards. However, he lost his life in the battle – the Battle of Sinhagad – and Shivaji renamed the fort to Sinhagad (Lion Fort) in memory of his commander. Saif Ali Khan plays his rival, Udaybhan Rathod, a Rajput officer appointed by Mughul army chief Jai Singh, working under Aurangzeb.
Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior releases on 10 January 2020.
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