Swarajyarakshak Sambhaji is an Indian historical drama based on the life of Sambhaji. The series is directed by Vivek Deshpande and Kartik Rajaram Kendhe and is written by Pratap Gangavane. It is produced by Pinku Biswas under the banner of Jagadamb Creations. It premiered from 24 September 2017 on Zee Marathi.
Plot
Sambhaji, Shivaji’s son, grows to become a Maratha Chhatrapati. He becomes a warrior who fought for Swarajya (self rule) throughout his lifespan of 31 years. He lost his mother at the age of 2, but he grew up under the influence of his grandmother Jijabai. His battle of Swarajya started when he met Mirza Raje that time he was only 9. At the age of 9, Sambhaji Raje shocked Aurangzeb at his palace in Agra. After escaping from Agra, Sambhaji Raje traveled from Mathura to Raigad on his own. After that Sambhaji Raje married to Jivubai; per Maratha custom she took the name Yesubai.
After 10 Years
Sambhaji Raje becomes the prince of Swarajya and post Rajaram I’s birth family disputes begins to rise within the empire. Corrupt stewards in the empire Pushed Rajmata Soyarabai towards her motherhood. Sambhaji raje’s life becomes full with accusations and insults. After the death of Shivaji, Annaji Datto Sachiv and other ministers conspired against Sambhaji Raje, supported by Rajmata Soyarabai, to prevent Sambhaji Raje from succeeding the throne. Sambhaji Raje lost their Swarajya. In the midst of this family issues outsiders such as Adilshah, Siddi, Portuguese, British; all of them became empires fierce enemies. Sambhaji Raje and Kavi Kalashcaptured by Aurangzeb taken to Bahadurgad, where Aurangzeb humiliated them by parading them wearing clown’s clothes and they were subjected to insults by Mughal soldiers. After that, Aurangzeb ordered Sambhaji Raje and Kavi Kalash to be tortured to death; the process took over a fortnight and included plucking out their eyes and tongue, pulling out their nails and removing their skin. Sambhaji Raje was finally killed on 11 March 1689.
Cast
- Amol Kolhe as Sambhaji
- Shantanu Moghe as Shivaji
- Pratiksha Lonkar as Rajmata Jijabai
- Prajakta Gaikwad as Yesubai
- Rahul Mehendale as Kavi Kalash
- Anil Gavas as Sarsenapati Hambirrao Mohite
- Mahesh Kokate as Annaji Datto Sachiv
- Satish Salagare as Somaji Datto
- Nasir Khan as Balaji Chitre
- Amit Behl as Aurangzeb
- Anand Kale as Kondaji Ferjand
- Poorva Gokhale as Saibai
- Pallavi Vaidya as Putalabai
- Snehlata Tawade-Vasaikar as Rajmata Soyarabai
- Sharvari Jamenis as Sakvarbai
- Tanvi Kulkarni as Sagunabai
- Latika Sawant as Dharau
- Ashwini Mahangade as Ranubai
- Pradnesh Tari as Rajaram
- Divesh Medge as child Sambhaji
- Aabha Modak as Child Yesubai
- Mruga Bodas as Tarabai
- Priya Marathe as Godavari
- Nandkumar Patil as Moropant Pingale
- Sumeet Pusavale as Harjiraje Mahadik
- Ramesh Rokade as Hiroji Ferjand
- Ajay Tapkire as Bahirji Naik
- Ravindra Kulkarni as Niraji Raavji
- Vijay Andalkar as Krishnaji Jadhav
- Kishor Mahabole as Firangoji Narsale
- Swarangi Marathe as Lavangibai
- Amit Bhanushali as Akbar
- Bhargavi Chirmule
Production
The show become popular amongst the youth of Maharashtra. The show maintain its position in Top 5 in Broadcast Audience Research Council. The lead actor Amol Kolhe who played the role of Sambhaji Raje won the special best actor award in Zee Marathi Awards 2018. The show completed more than 770 episodes and concluded on 29 February 2020.
Special Episode
1 Hour
- 15 April 2018
- 22 July 2018
- 9 December 2018
- 19 May 2019
- 27 October 2019
2 Hours
- 24 September 2017 (Starting Episode)
- 17 December 2017 (Elder Sambhaji)
Reception
The series premiered on 24 September 2017 from Monday to Saturday at 9 pm by replacing Kahe Diya Pardes.
Ratings
| Week | Year | BARC Viewership | Ref. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRP | Rank | |||
| Week 49 | 2017 | 2.2 | 5 | |
| Week 50 | 2017 | 2.9 | 5 | |
| Week 51 | 2017 | 3.1 | 4 | |
| 17 December 2017 | 2 Hours Special | 2.9 | 5 | |
| Week 3 | 2018 | 2.2 | 5 | |
| Week 8 | 2018 | 2.6 | 5 | |
| 15 April 2018 | 1 Hour Special | 3.7 | 3 | |
| Week 17 | 2018 | 2.4 | 5 | |
| Week 18 | 2018 | 1.9 | 5 | |
| Week 19 | 2018 | 1.8 | 5 | |
| Week 35 | 2018 | 3.4 | 5 | |
| Week 36 | 2018 | 4.1 | 5 | |
| Week 37 | 2018 | 3.5 | 4 | |
| Week 38 | 2018 | 3.2 | 5 | |
| Week 40 | 2018 | 4.6 | 4 | |
| Week 41 | 2018 | 5.1 | 2 | |
| Week 42 | 2018 | 4.0 | 4 | |
| Week 43 | 2018 | 5.6 | 3 | |
| Week 44 | 2018 | 3.9 | 5 | |
| Week 45 | 2018 | 3.5 | 4 | |
| Week 46 | 2018 | 4.0 | 5 | |
| Week 47 | 2018 | 4.1 | 4 | |
| Week 48 | 2018 | 4.5 | 4 | |
| Week 49 | 2018 | 4.1 | 4 | |
| Week 50 | 2018 | 4.0 | 4 | |
| Week 51 | 2018 | 4.9 | 4 | |
| Week 52 | 2018 | 5.0 | 2 | |
| Week 1 | 2019 | 4.9 | 4 | |
| Week 2 | 2019 | 4.8 | 4 | |
| Week 3 | 2019 | 5.6 | 4 | |
| Week 4 | 2019 | 4.8 | 3 | |
| Week 5 | 2019 | 4.8 | 3 | |
| Week 13 | 2019 | 3.2 | 3 | |
| Week 14 | 2019 | 2.9 | 5 | |
| Week 15 | 2019 | 3.0 | 3 | |
| Week 16 | 2019 | 2.7 | 5 | |
| Week 17 | 2019 | 2.7 | 5 | |
| Week 18 | 2019 | 2.8 | 4 | |
| Week 19 | 2019 | 2.6 | 5 | |
| Week 20 | 2019 | 3.6 | 3 | |
| Week 21 | 2019 | 3.7 | 3 | |
| Week 22 | 2019 | 3.5 | 4 | |
| Week 23 | 2019 | 4.6 | 2 | |
| Week 24 | 2019 | 2.8 | 3 | |
| Week 25 | 2019 | 3.3 | 3 | |
| Week 26 | 2019 | 4.7 | 4 | |
| Week 28 | 2019 | 4.1 | 3 | |
| Week 30 | 2019 | 4.3 | 4 | |
| Week 31 | 2019 | 5.4 | 3 | |
| Week 32 | 2019 | 4.9 | 3 | |
| Week 33 | 2019 | 4.4 | 3 | |
| Week 34 | 2019 | 5.4 | 3 | |
| Week 35 | 2019 | 5.6 | 3 | |
| Week 36 | 2019 | 4.7 | 3 | |
| Week 37 | 2019 | 4.8 | 3 | |
| Week 38 | 2019 | 5.5 | 3 | |
| Week 39 | 2019 | 5.4 | 3 | |
| Week 40 | 2019 | 4.9 | 4 | |
| Week 41 | 2019 | 3.9 | 3 | |
| Week 46 | 2019 | 3.4 | 4 | |
| Week 47 | 2019 | 3.6 | 5 | |
| Week 48 | 2019 | 4.2 | 1 | |
| Week 50 | 2019 | 3.8 | 4 | |
| Week 52 | 2019 | 3.6 | 5 | |
| Week 1 | 2020 | 2.9 | 5 | |
| Week 2 | 2020 | 3.5 | 2 | |
| Week 3 | 2020 | 4.3 | 1 | |
| Week 4 | 2020 | 2.9 | 4 | |
| Week 5 | 2020 | 3.2 | 4 | |
| Week 6 | 2020 | 3.2 | 4 | |
| Week 7 | 2020 | 3.9 | 2 | |
| Week 8 | 2020 | 3.9 | 3 | |
| Week 9 | 2020 | 5.2 | 1 | |
| Week 13 | 2020 | 1.2 | 5 | |
| Week 15 | 2020 | 1.0 | 4 | |
| Week 18 | 2020 | 0.7 | 3 | |
| Week 19 | 2020 | 0.8 | 3 | |
| Week 20 | 2020 | 1.0 | 1 | |