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Raja Shivaji

Raja Shivaji

Representation Score

1.6/10

Minimal

2026

Director

Riteish Deshmukh

Runtime

195 minutes

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Raja Shivaji foregrounds a non-Western empire’s rise through an all-Indian cast, delivering strong racial and ethnic representation. Its cultural framing is clear: traditional values, patriotism, and family guidance drive the narrative. Gender representation is limited. Women like Jijabai, Rani Saibai, and Haji Badi Sahiba are important but supportive; the action and leadership belong to men. LGBTQ+ and disability representation are absent from the available details. The overall score reflects this imbalance: high racial and ethnic visibility, moderate cultural resonance, and minimal inclusion across gender, LGBTQ+, and disability dimensions.

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Category Breakdown

Does Raja Shivaji have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

No LGBTQ+ characters appear in the narrative. The story concentrates on Shivaji’s military rise and family lineage, with no same-sex relationships or non-traditional identities depicted.

How does Raja Shivaji portray gender?

Limited

Women function mainly as supportive figures. Jijabai guides Shivaji’s early vision, while Rani Saibai and Haji Badi Sahiba hold key roles, yet the plot centers on male warfare and leadership.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Raja Shivaji?

Excellent

The film centers on Maratha history with an all-Indian cast portraying historical figures. It highlights a non-Western empire’s rise, featuring prominent roles for actors of color in a major historical epic.

How does Raja Shivaji represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story promotes traditional values, patriotism, and self-rule. Jijabai’s teachings shape the hero, and the narrative honors the Maratha Empire’s foundation, framing family and national duty as positive forces.

Does Raja Shivaji include disability representation?

Minimal

No characters with physical or mental disabilities are mentioned in the available plot details. The focus remains on military strategy, political alliances, and historical conquest.

Present on Screen

  • Strong focus on Indian history and a non-Western empire’s rise.
  • Prominent roles for women in key historical and familial positions.

Limited or Absent

  • No visible LGBTQ+ representation in the narrative.
  • Women’s roles are supportive rather than central to the action.

Official Synopsis

Chronicles the rise of young Shivaji Bhonsale, who challenged the might of established empires to found the Maratha kingdom and lay the groundwork for 'Swarajya' (self-rule) during a turbulent period of Indian history.

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