“History Twisted?” Riteish Deshmukh Faces Backlash Over ‘Raja Shivaji’ Scene, Hits Back

Brief By Hindustan Times / 10:14 PM on 22 Apr 2026

Actor Riteish Deshmukh has come under fire over alleged historical inaccuracies in his upcoming film ‘Raja Shivaji’, after BJP worker Suresh Nakhua criticised a scene involving a Wagh Nakh. Responding, Deshmukh urged critics to watch the film upon release, saying their questions would be answered within the movie itself.