Riteish Deshmukh SLAMS Bageshwar Baba over Shivaji Maharaj comment: “Unacceptable and infuriating” Actor Riteish Deshmukh has strongly reacted to controversial remarks made by spiritual leader Bageshwar Baba about Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The statement triggered backlash online, with many expressing anger over the portrayal of the revered Maratha warrior king. Riteish, who is set to portray Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in his upcoming historical film Raja Shivaji, also joined the criticism and shared a powerful response on social media. The controversy began after Bageshwar Baba claimed in a speech that Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj had grown tired of fighting wars and once placed his crown before Ramdas Swami, asking him to take charge of the kingdom while he rested. The remarks were widely criticised by many who felt they misrepresented history and undermined Shivaji Maharaj’s legacy. Responding to the issue, Riteish took to X, formerly Twitter, and posted a message in Marathi. Expressing his views as a devotee and admirer of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the actor strongly objected to what he described as distorted statements. Translated into English, Riteish wrote that when someone spreads false and twisted claims about a beloved figure like Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, it is unacceptable and deeply angering for every Shiv-bhakt and Shiv-premi. He added that attempts to diminish such a towering legacy would never succeed. He further stated that just as the Sahyadri m... #Maharaj #Shivaji_Maharaj #Chhatrapati_Shivaji #Riteish_Deshmukh #Deshmukh #Shivaji #Deshmukh_SLAMS #Bageshwar_Baba #SLAMS_Bageshwar #Maharaj_comment
Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia Deshmukh appointed brand ambassadors of Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation for five years The Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) has appointed actor couple Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia Deshmukh as its new brand ambassadors for a period of five years. The announcement was made through an official release on Wednesday, with the duo expected to participate in campaigns focused on road safety, passenger awareness and social messaging. The agreement formalising their appointment was signed at Mantralaya in the presence of Devendra Fadnavis, Eknath Shinde and Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik, who also serves as chairman of MSRTC. Officials stated that Riteish and Genelia will actively support outreach initiatives undertaken by the public transport body in the coming years. MSRTC is the country’s largest state-run road transport corporation, operating a fleet of more than 16,000 buses with a workforce of approximately 86,000 employees. The network serves over 55 lakh passengers every day across Maharashtra. Speaking to the media after the announcement, Riteish Deshmukh reflected on his personal connection with the organisation and its legacy. He said, “It means a lot to have been chosen as the MSRTC, ST brand ambassador. My father travelled in these buses in his early days. I too travelled in state buses during my childhood. I am committed to the progress of state transport. My priority will be to send a clear message... #Transport #Riteish_Deshmukh #Deshmukh #Road #Road_Transport #Genelia_Deshmukh #Transport_Corporation #Deshmukh_appointed #appointed_actor #State_Road
Divya Deshmukh enters top-10 in women’s live ranking for first time after third-place finish in PragueDivya’s live rating now sits at a career-high 2509.3, lifting her two spots to 10th in women’s chess live standings. Divya’s live rating now sits at a career-high 2509.3, lifting her two spots to 10th in women’s chess live standings. #live #women #Divya_Deshmukh #live_rating #Deshmukh_enters #live_standings #chess_live #third-place_finish #live_ranking #Deshmukh
