Legendary singer Asha Bhosle's granddaughter, Zanai Bhosle, is gearing up for her film debut as Rani Sai Bhonsale in ‘The Pride of Bharat - Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj,’ directed by Sandeep Ssingh.
Announcing the debut of Zanai, Asha Bhosle took to X and wrote, ‘I am truly overjoyed to see my lovely granddaughter @ZanaiBhosle joining the cinema world in the upcoming grand epic #ThePrideofBharat Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. I sincerely hope that she claims her destined position in cinematic history and wish her and @thisissandeeps all the very best.’
Sandeep also shared his joy at having Zanai join his film. He said, ‘l feel so honoured and absolutely privileged to be launching Zanai who is a descendant of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's family lineage and also shares her lineage with extremely brilliant and accomplished family, with the late Lata Mangeshkarji being her aunt and being Asha Bhosleji's granddaughter. She is a proud Bhosle, who has already been gifted with a soulful voice and has an ear for music. But few know what a talented dancer and a skillful performer she is. She will do full justice to the character of Rani Sai Bai.’
He added, ‘As Shivaji Maharaj's wife, Rani Sai Bai had contributed immensely to his growth as a king and a human being.’
Sandeep also shared the news on X and wrote, ‘With profound honor we welcome @ZanaiBhosle into the kingdom of 'The Pride Of Bharat: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj' as Rani Sai Bhonsale, Shivaji Maharaj's wife, who contributed immensely to his life as a king and a human being. We feel grateful to witness how Zanai becomes a voice that history itself has choosen for a film that connects us to the true resilience and valor of her ancestors. @ashabhosle’
‘The Pride of Bharat - Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’ is being made on a massive scale and will be released in theatres on February 19, 2026, which is Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti.
The film, which marks Sandeep's theatrical directorial debut, is presented by Immerso Studio and Legend Studios.
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