Interviews & excerpts of MP team

Faisal's interview to Rediff on doing Maharana Pratap:

DNA article on actresses returning after break on TV, excerpt on Rajshri Thakur:

Rajshri Thakur
Rajshri Thakur, best remembered for her role as the dusky Saloni fighting her way through a society biased against dark complexioned girls, returned with Bharat Ka Veer Putra Maharana Pratap. She is playing queen Jaywantabai, King Uday's Singh's wife and mother of Maharana Pratap. After Saat Phere, the actress who got married took a long break save for cameos in two shows Bidaai and Agle Janam Bhi Mohe Bitiya Hi Kijo. The historical got her interested as she has a fascination for history. "When the offer for Maharana... came to me, I was excited. Jaywantabai, the character I essay, is the biological mother of Maharana Pratap and a strong character. She is the one who moulded him as a warrior as Uday Singh did not take any interest. Also, her character has different shades," she had said.

Link - http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/1900405/report-break-ke-baad

Skepblun : Thanks for sharing 😊

One more interview of Faisal from Afternoon DC:

Faisal Khan is a child dancer. Faisal participated and won the Zee TV's popular reality dance show Dance India Dance (DID) -- Little Masters (Dance Ke Baap). Now, Faisal Khan is all geared up to show his acting skills in Sony TV Bharat Ka Veer Putra Maharana Pratap as the young Pratap. Faisal is 13-years-old. He is from Mumbai. Sandeep Hattangadi caught up with the young telly star about his new magnum opus show starting May 27th every Monday to Thursday at 10 pm. Here is what he said.

How are you preparing for the role of the young Maharana Pratap?
I am learning horse riding, sword fighting, and trying to improve my diction in delivering dialogues.

Are you aware of the greatness of Maharana Pratap?
Yes. I have learnt about him from my history books.

What will be the content of the show?
Bharat Ka Veer Putra Maharana Pratap will recount events starting from Pratap's growing years - the training in his childhood, to the warfare and marvelous contributions he made to the history of India as the warrior Rajput. The show charts the journey of Maharana Pratap's life right from adolescence to his glorious rise as a leader which led him being rechristened as the first freedom fighter of India. It will also present an important aspect of the legends story - his mother Maharani Jaivantha Bai Songara, a driving force that inspired him and was instrumental in cultivating the spirit of bravery and humanism in him.

What are the other credits of the show?
The show brings together some of the most talented set of actors to essay these powerful roles from history. Portraying the visionary character of Maharana Uday Singh, Pratap's father is Shakti Anand, Jaivantha Bai - Pratap's mother, his source of strength and inspiration will be played by Rajshree Thakur.

Aashka Goradia plays Rani Bhatiyani and Divyaalakshmi plays Rani Sajja Bai, Pratap's step mothers and they are ably supported by an ensemble of fine actors playing various characters. Superstar Amitabh Bachchan lends his baritone voice for the first time in a television series to introduce Maharana Pratap's history

How your experience has been up till now on the show?
I had absolute fun and enjoying myself shooting for the show.

What is your parent's reaction to your television sojourn?
They are very happy for me and have been encouraging me.

What will you like to be when you grow up?
I would like to be a superstar of Bollywood.

Link - http://www.afternoondc.in/television/faisal-khan-plays-braveheart-maharana-pratap/article_83486

Originally posted by: Skepblun

Amitabh Bachchan on giving voiceover for Maharana Pratap, Filmfare interview:

You have done a voiceover for the TV show Bharat Ka Veer Putra - Maharana Pratap. What was charismatic about the historic revolutionary?

The love and concern for his land, his people and fighting to save them from an oppressor. To continue the struggle even when subjected to dire circumstances. To save and restore the pride of the people he led and believed in.

Thanks Cherry. I am trying to post those which have not been posted in the forum yet.😊 Here is one from producer before show went on air, from The Pioneer:

Battleground dram

Monday, 27 May 2013 | Pioneer

Abhimanyu Singh, the producer of Bharat Ka Veer Putra-Maharana Pratap, tells D Kaushik that the warrior's life has interesting aspects that need to be told in an engaging story

What most of us know about Maharana Pratap is his horse, Chetak, and battle of Haldighati, says Abhimanyu Singh, adding that the life of "one of the first freedom fighters of India" has more interesting facts to be told. And that was the reason that he chose him as a subject for his next period drama on TV. Bharat Ka Veer Putra-Maharana Pratap will go on air today on Sony. The series, explains Singh, will feature the early days of Maharana, his childhood and family. "Love for freedom was in Rana's blood as he was the grandson of Rana Sangha and the son of Maharana Udai Singh, the ruler after whose name Udaipur was named. Rana faced hardships but he never gave up his love for freedom. We are telling a story of one of the bravest families in the Indian story and the reason why I chose Maharana Paratap was because I feel people really know less about him and his story is an inspiration for every generation," adds Singh.

The producer says that there wasn't much that required to be done to make the series relevant to the modern times. "It is a relatable story and can be of any era. Through the serial we won't be just projecting the historical facts, giving an account of the battles he fought, we will bring out the personality of the warrior who fought for dignity. Most of us have heard about his stories, so he is not an alien character, but what people have heard or read about him is less or repetitive. If you see the previous historical dramas " like Veer Shivaji or Jhansi Ki Rani, you will notice that I have always chosen popular characters as subjects, as people are interested in knowing their stories. I am packaging the story as per contemporary demands," shares Singh.

The serial is already in news for its grand sets, royal costumes and jewellery designs. Designer Neerushaa has designed the costumes and jewellery for the show. Some light-weight dresses have been designed for Faisal Khan, who will be playing young Maharana in the show. "But the sets, jewellery and costumes are only a part of the packaging. I have always maintained that content is the king," says Singh.

While Sony has launched Maharana Pratap, there will be Jodha Akbar on Zee TV and Mahabharat on Star Plus airing soon. "History has always been in demand, but how you present the history matters a lot," adds Singh.

Thanks Anu. Faisal comes from a humble background . He is so cute and talented . I am sure he will be a famous actor/dancer one day.

luvd it thanks for sharing😊

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