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‘Samrat Prithiviraj’

How Chandraprakash Dwivedi &

Akshay Kumar created history

Yash Raj Films’ first historical, Prithviraj, is based on the life and valour of the fearless and mighty King Prithviraj

Chauhan; Manushi Chhillar, who won India the Miss World title in 2017, makes her debut in the film

OUR BUREAU and times of the mighty Samrat, I
should read this. The book became
Mumbai
an invaluable source material for me
uperstar Akshay Kumar’s next to understand the mind of Samrat
is Yash Raj Films’ first histor- Prithviraj Chauhan and his life jour-
Sical, Prithviraj, which is based ney with Princess Sanyogita. I think I
on the life and valour of the fearless could prep. thoroughly because I al-
and mighty King Prithviraj Chauhan. ways had Prithviraj Raso to refer to.”
He is essaying the role of the legend- Prithviraj has been directed by
ary warrior who fought valiantly to Dr. Chandraprakash Dwivedi, who
protect India from the merciless in- is best known for directing the televi-
vader Muhammad of Ghor in this vi- sion epic Chanakya and the critical-
sual spectacle. Akshay and Manushi ly acclaimed film Pinjar. Manushi’s
reveal that they relied heavily on launch in this movie is definitely one
Prithviraj Raso, the epic poem writ- of the most awaited debuts of 2022.
ten by Samrat Prithviraj Chauhan’s The film is set to release on June 3 in
court poet Chand Bardai to under- Hindi, Tamil and Telugu.
stand the life and daredevilry of the The producer of the film, Aditya
legendary warrior king! Chopra, recreated 12th century Del-
hi, Ajmer and Kannauj from scratch
Prithviraj has been directed by and allocated over 25 crores as set
design budget!
Dr. Chandraprakash Dwivedi, Akshay Kumar says, “It was
who is best known for directing quite a task to make this film into a
visual delight for audiences because
the television epic Chanakya we wanted to promise a big screen

and the critically acclaimed entertainer for everyone. Samrat
Prithviraj Chauhan was chosen as
film Pinjar. the ruler of India and Delhi be-
came his political capital. So, it was
Akshay says, “When you set important that we recreated 12th
out to make a historical like Prith- century Delhi, Ajmer and Kannauj,
viraj, which is based on the life and cities that are linked to his reign
daredevilry of a mighty warrior who and life authentically for people to
gave up his life to protect his moth- see how magnificent the city really
erland and countrymen, you need to looked during that time.”
be absolutely sure that you are be- Director Chandraprakash
ing authentic to his life and times. I Dwivedi adds, “Aditya Chopra took
was delighted that I was collaborat- on the Herculean task to recre-
ing with a revered historian like Dr. ate Delhi, Ajmer and Kannauj and
Chandraprakash Dwivedi ji, who has rat Prithviraj Chauhan. This book, the shooting of the film.” I have to congratulate the entire
shown with his earlier works that his written by Chand Bardai, who was The ethereally gorgeous set-design team for being able to pull
research and mastery over Indian a court poet of the Samrat, became Manushi Chhillar, who won India off the unthinkable. Real marble was
history is flawless.” the cornerstone of my prep. for the the Miss World title in 2017, plays used to build the city, 900 workers
He adds, “During our initial project. It was an eye opener for me the role of King Prithviraj’s beloved toiled hard for about eight months
meetings on this project, doctor to read this book as I understood the Sanyogita. She says, “My director, to build this gigantic set that was a
saab gifted me the incredible Prith- life philosophies of the Samrat and it Dr. Chandraprakash Dwivedi gift- marvel for our eyes. Every element
viraj Raso, which is a Brajbhasha became invaluable research material ed me Prithviraj Raso and told me of the city, including Samrat Prithvi-
epic poem about the life of Sam- that I kept referring to throughout that if I want to understand the life Continued at next page... >>

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