'Even have road named after Aurangzeb...': Ex-India cricketer praises Vicky Kaushal's Chhaava, questions school education

Everyone seems to be talking about Vicky Kaushal’s new film Chhaava. Even cricket stars are no exception as former India batter Aakash Chopra heaped praise on the movie.

Chopra, 47, also a popular commentator, called the movie an “incredible tale of bravery, selflessness and the sense of duty.”

He, however, questioned why we have not been taught about Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj – the eldest son of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj – in school. “Not even a mention anywhere!” he wrote in a post on X.

“We did learn though how Akbar was a great and fair emperor, and even have a very prominent road called Aurangzeb Road in Delhi. Why and how did it happen??” Chopra concluded the post.

Watched Chhaava today. Incredible tale of bravery, selflessness and the sense of duty.
Genuine question—why were we not taught about Chattrapati Sambhaji Maharaj at all in school? Not even a mention anywhere!!!
We did learn though how Akbar was a great and fair emperor, and…

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) February 17, 2025

‘Chhaava’ a box office superhit
Chhaava, released on Friday (14 February), tells the story of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj – the second ruler of the Maratha Confederacy – played by Vicky Kaushal.

The movie also features Rashmika Mandanna as Yeshubai Bhonsale – the wife of Sambhaji Maharaj – and Akshaye Khanna as Mughal emperor Aurangzeb.

The film is a box office hit and has already raked in over Rs 150 crore.