creator of Pride of India: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj has announced a significant creative shake-up, with National Award-winning composer Amit Trivedi coming on board to compose the music for the upcoming historical film. This development comes after composer Pritam’s recent announcement that he is taking a break from mainstream films.
Amit Trivedi replaces Pritam as music composer for Rishabh Shetty starrer The Pride of India: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
Directed by Sandeep Singh, the two-part historical saga stars Rishabh Shetty in the role of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. With Amit Trivedi now joining the project, lyricist Prasoon Joshi, who has been associated with the film since its inception, will continue to write the songs.
According to sources close to the development, the makers decided to bring Amit Trivedi on board after Pritam walked out of the project following his decision to take a break from commercial cinema. The film is also a first for Trivedi, as it will be his first Hindi historical film based on the life and legacy of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
A source close to the production said, “The team strongly believes that Amit Trivedi is the perfect creative force to musically bring this epic to life. His ability to blend powerful orchestrations with deeply rooted Indian melodies, coupled with the powerful writing of Prasoon Joshi, makes for an extraordinary creative partnership. The music has to reflect the courage, vision, spirit and legacy of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, and we are confident that this soundtrack will be the defining moment of the film.” Will become one of the attractions.”
The film is being planned as a two-part cinematic project and stars Rishabh Shetty in the lead role along with Arjun Rampal, Vivek Oberoi and an ensemble cast. The manufacturers have embarked on this project on a large scale, with production expected to begin later this year.
Although plot details have been largely kept under wraps, the film is expected to chronicle the life and legacy of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. With the addition of Amit Trivedi and the retention of Prasoon Joshi, a significant portion of the film’s creative team has been completed before production began.
The announcement came after Pritam informed fans that he was taking a break from mainstream films, leading to a change in his upcoming commitments. Amit Trivedi is now handling the responsibility of music. Pride of India: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj A revised musical is moving forward with the team as preparations continue for its shoot later this year.
