Zanai Bhosle, the granddaughter of the late playback legend Asha Bhosle, is set to make her acting debut with Sandeep Singh's historical film 'The Pride of Bharat: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj'. The film stars Rishab Shetty and features Zanai as Rani Sai Bhonsale, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's first wife.
Zanai Bhosle's Emotional Tribute to Asha Bhosle
Zanai shared an emotional Instagram post for her grandmother, giving fans a glimpse of the family's grief. She posted a picture showing herself sitting near a framed photo of Asha Bhosle, surrounded by flowers, lamps, and prayer items, with family members visible in the background. The caption read, 'The final secret we share together before you finally depart.' The post garnered thousands of likes and condolence messages from followers, also bringing renewed attention to Zanai as she prepares for her first film role.
Zanai Bhosle's Debut Film with Rishab Shetty
According to Gulf News, Zanai will appear opposite Rishab Shetty in the multilingual historical drama. She will play Rani Sai Bhonsale in the film directed by Sandeep Singh. The project is planned for release in Hindi, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Malayalam, and Bengali, and is scheduled to open in theaters on January 21, 2027.
Background of Zanai Bhosle
Zanai was born in Mumbai in 2002 and comes from a family closely linked to music and films. Her father, Anand Bhosle, has worked as an actor. Before moving into films, Zanai explored music, releasing songs such as 'Main Heer Teri' and 'Kehndi Hai', along with a few remakes.
Tributes to Asha Bhosle
Asha Bhosle was one of India's most influential voices. Tributes came from across the film industry and public life, including Ranveer Singh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and AR Rahman.
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