BB Marathi 6 Finale: Abhishek Bachchan Hails Riteish Deshmukh's 25-Years Raja Shivaji Journey, Genelia Gets Emotional

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Marathi has a new winner! Tanvi Kolte won the show by defeating Raqesh Bapat in the finale. Before the winner announcement, the grand finale of Bigg Boss Marathi 6 turned into a star-studded celebration as Riteish Deshmukh, Genelia Deshmukh, and Abhishek Bachchan came together to promote their upcoming film Raja Shivaji. The evening was filled with energy, emotional moments and powerful words, especially from Abhishek, who showered praise on Riteish’s long-standing dream project. His appreciation and sweet statement about the film’s impact left Genelia very emotional.

Abhishek Bachchan praises Riteish Deshmukh, Genelia Deshmukh gets emotional

Taking the stage during the finale, the trio engaged warmly with the Bigg Boss Marathi contestants and audience, adding excitement to an already electrifying night. The interaction gave a glimpse into the passion behind Raja Shivaji, a film that will honour the life and legacy of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.During the conversation, Abhishek Bachchan spoke highly of Riteish Deshmukh’s dedication, revealing that the actor had been nurturing the vision for this film for nearly 25 years. He praised the effort and sincerity that has gone into bringing the story to life, calling it a deeply emotional and impactful cinematic experience. “He has highlighted the work Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj did. If you don’t cry with pride after seeing this film, I will quit acting. He has made a brilliant film,” Abhishek said confidently.

Abhishek also shared that working with Riteish had long been on his professional wish list. He expressed gratitude for being cast as Sambhaji Raje, a role that allowed him to explore the character in depth. He appreciated how the film treats its characters with respect and authenticity, something he believes will resonate strongly with viewers. Riteish Deshmukh, in turn, acknowledged Abhishek’s support, calling it a favour that he would always cherish. The camaraderie between the two actors was evident. The emotional high point of the evening came when Genelia Deshmukh was seen tearing up as Abhishek spoke passionately about the film.

More about Raja Shivaji

Raja Shivaji is a historical epic directed, written, and produced by Riteish Deshmukh. The film features a powerful ensemble cast including Sanjay Dutt, Vidya Balan, Mahesh Manjrekar, Sachin Khedekar, Boman Irani, Bhagyashree, Fardeen Khan, Jitendra Joshi, and Amol Gupte. Reports also suggest a special appearance by Salman Khan.

Backed by producers Jyoti Deshpande and Genelia Deshmukh under Mumbai Film Company and presented by Jio Studios, the film will release in both Marathi and Hindi on May 1. The trailer is expected to drop on April 20 with a grand launch event in Mumbai.