Raja Shivaji Salman Khan Cameo: Bhaijaan's Clip As Maratha Warrior Jiva Mahala Goes Viral - Why Are Netizens Divided?

Raja Shivaji is receiving a lot of audience appreciation. The movie by Riteish Deshmukh released amid high expectations on May 1, and soon started garnering good reviews. Directed by Riteish himself, the film is based on the life of Maratha warrior king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. It also stars his wife, Genelia D'Souza, along with a slew of A-listers. However, there's one actor whose cameo was also revealed days ago, but seeing him in full force on the big screen is now leaving fans asking for more. Many are even expressing a desire to watch him in a longer role, with more screen time.As soon as Raja Shivaji released on Friday, netizens flooded social media with photos, clips and reactions on Salman Khan's special cameo. The Bhaijaan of Bollywood

Jiva Mahale in the film has become the highlight of the movie. Infact, clips featuring his appearance are going viral on X (formerly Twitter). Clad in a saffron attire with a brown turban, sporting a moustache and holding a sword, Salman looks every bit a Maratha warrior. Jiva Mahala was one of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's most trusted soldiers.

Jiva Mahala in Raja ShivajiRaja Shivaji is based on the life of the legendary Maratha warrior king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Even before release, it became one of the most anticipated historical dramas of Bollywood in recent times. And given Salman Khan's involvement, fans kept speculating about his role as the historical figure who had a mentor-like presence in Shivaji's life.A fan wrote on X, "Powerful Cameo by MEGASTAR Salman Khan." Another one added, "SALMAN KHAN'S Cameo in #RajaShivaji is a POWER-PACKED TRIBUTE That Elevates the EPIC. In Riteish Deshmukh’s grand historical drama Raja Shivaji, Salman Khan delivers a special appearance as the legendary Maratha warrior Jiva Mahala one of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s most fiercely loyal and brave bodyguards. And what a cameo it is."

A section of the audience, however, wasn't convinced. They thought the genre of period drama did not suit Salman. A netizen wrote, "I don’t know, but the kind of character and charisma Salman has, he doesn’t suit period films." A second one posted, "Salman Khan is just not the right actor to play such roles."

Raja Shivaji's castMany also lauded Riteish and Salman's friendship since this was Khan's second cameo in a film of Deshmukh movie. Salman Khan made a guest appearance as Bhau in song Ved Lavlay from the movie Ved, starring Riteish and Genelia.Meanwhile, Raja Shivaji also stars Abhishek Bachchan, Sanjay Dutt, Fardeen Khan, Salman Khan, and others. Genelia plays the character of Saibai Bhonsale.