Marathi film Baloch’s first poster launched

Even as director Ashutosh Gowaikar readies to bring the battle of Panipat on the big screen in a film starring Arjun Kapoor and Sanjay Dutt, another Marathi film, titled Baloch is said to revolve around the same. According to reports, Baloch is based on the repercussions of the battle of Panipat, and will focus on what happened to Maratha warriors post the battle.



The teaser poster of the film was recently launched on social media and has already created a stir on the internet. The stories of valour of the Maratha warriors, who survived the battle, were then imprisoned, and were later held as captives in Baluchistan, will be portrayed in the film.

The film will see Pravin Tarde play a pivotal role alongside National Award-winning director Bhausaheb Nanasaheb Karhade, who will mark his debut in acting with this film. Baloch will also see new faces like Vishal Nikam and Rohit Awale essay important characters in the film.

Though Shejwalkar’s monograph Panipat 1761 is considered as the best secondary source on the battle, it has not been made official as yet as to what is the inspiration or source for this film. Presented by Chandrabhaga Productions and produced by Jitesh More, the film will be directed by Prakash Pawar. Baloch is planned to go on floors in Rajasthan around June this year.