Asha Bhosle’s Granddaughter Cast In Film On Shivaji, Her Ancestor

MUMBAI, (IANS) – Zanai Bhosle, the grand-daughter of veteran playback singer Asha Bhosle, has been cast in the upcoming film ‘The Pride of Bharat – Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’.

Zanai will be seen essaying the role of Shivaji Maharaj’s wife, Rani Sai Bhosle.

The film is directed by Sandeep Singh who said: “l feel so honored and absolutely privileged to be launching Zanai Bhosle, 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 Mangeshkar being her aunt and being Asha Bhosle’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. As Shivaji Maharaj’s wife, Rani Sai Bai had contributed immensely to his growth as a king and a human being,” he added.

The film, presented by Immerso Studio and Legend Studios, will be released on February 19, 2026, on the occasion of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s Jayanti.