Historian Threatened Over Film's Depiction of Sambhaji Maharaj's Arrest

A police case has been filed after historian Indrajit Sawant received a threatening call linked to his criticism of the movie 'Chhaava' and its portrayal of historical events.

• Historian Indrajit Sawant received a threatening phone call allegedly from journalist Prashant Koratkar after disputing the historical claims made in the film 'Chhaava.'
• Sawant criticized 'Chhaava' for inaccurately portraying Sambhaji Maharaj's capture, arguing that historical records suggest Brahmin clerks, not Ganoji Shirke, informed the Mughals.
• Sawant shared a six-minute audio recording of the threat, which included derogatory remarks about the Maratha community and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
• Koratkar denied making the call, claiming his voice was impersonated, and announced plans to file a defamation suit against Sawant.
• Kolhapur police have registered a case under multiple legal sections and are investigating the matter with assistance from the cyber cell to verify the audio evidence.

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