Contiloe Telefilms, which is even now reaping rewards from their just-ended successful historical show on Zee TV, Ek Veer Stree ki Kahaani Jhansi Ki Rani, have started plans for their next big historical. The initial shoot for their magnum opus show on Chatrapathi Shivaji has already begun, and this time it will be for Colors.

A little birdie tells us, "A huge set for the show is being built in Naigaon. However, the unit has already shot some outdoor schedules. The show is expected to launch around the Independence Day week, i.e. closer to August 15th".

On the cast, our source informs us, "Young lad Paras Arora who was earlier roped in to be part of Contiloe's Maharana Pratap on Star Plus will be playing the central role of Shivaji. Noted Bollywood actor Milind Gunaji will be essaying the role of the warrior Shahaje Raje".

When contacted, Milind Gunaji told us, "We are not supposed to talk about the show now".

We tried calling Producer Abhimanyu Singh, but he remained unavailable for comment.

Guess this is one big launch that awaits Colors..

Reporter and Author: Srividya Rajesh