Arjun Kapoor and Sanjay Dutt starrer historical drama is Panipat, based on the Third Battle of Panipat. Before the shoot kicked off on November 30, it took about two month’s of hardwork on the part of the production team to recreate Pune’s Shaniwarwada at the ND Studios in Karjat, Mumbai. The massive project is being helmed by Ashutosh Gowariker who is leaving no stone unturned to ensure that the project looks nothing short of magnanimous. Arjun Kapoor will be seen playing the role of Sadashiv Rao Bhau, one of the Peshwas of the 18th century.
The sets of the film have been erected under the guidance of Art Director, Nitin Desai while being in tandem with Pandurang Balkawade.
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Ashutosh Gowariker[/caption]
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As per a leading daily, a source from the production team of the film has revealed, "We sourced pictures of that era from local museums and referred to several books. While the original fort is built with a substantial amount of teak and stone, we used lighter material for the framework and used limestone as the finishing material to give it the right look. We have kept Balkawade in the loop to make sure we are adhering to the architectural style of the era."
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Interestingly, Sanjay Leela Bhansali directed Bajirao Mastani also depicted Shaniwarwada. However, Ashutosh’s story and Bhansali’s plot were separated by two decades, the source shares.
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