Bhagyashree Was Made To Look 'Older' As Riteish Deshmukh's Mother In Raja Shivaji: 'That's A Compliment'

Bhagyashree played Riteish Deshmukh's mother in Raja Shivaji, and she said age didn't matter for the role of Jijabai. She felt the historical importance was key. Cinematographer Santosh Sivan even complimented her youthful look, saying, "I had to make you look older." She grew up hearing Shivaji Maharaj's stories.