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&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;New page&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div&gt;{{Short description|2022 Marathi-language historical drama film}}&lt;br /&gt;
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{{Infobox film&lt;br /&gt;
| name           = Har Har Mahadev&lt;br /&gt;
| image          = Har Har Mahadev poster.jpg&lt;br /&gt;
| caption        = Theatrical release poster&lt;br /&gt;
| native_name    = &lt;br /&gt;
| director       = Abhijeet Deshpande&lt;br /&gt;
| writer         = Abhijeet Deshpande&lt;br /&gt;
| producer       = {{ubl|[[Zee Studios]]|Sunil Phadtare}}&lt;br /&gt;
| starring       = {{ubl|[[Subodh Bhave]]|[[Sharad Kelkar]]|[[Amruta Khanvilkar]]|[[Nishigandha Wad]]}}&lt;br /&gt;
| narrator       = [[Raj Thackeray]]&lt;br /&gt;
| cinematography = Tribhuvan Babu Sadineni&lt;br /&gt;
| editing        = Kshitija Khandagale&lt;br /&gt;
| music          = [[Hitesh Modak]]&lt;br /&gt;
| studio         = {{ubl|[[Zee Studios]]|Shree Ganesh Marketing And Films}}&lt;br /&gt;
| distributor    = [[Zee Studios]]&lt;br /&gt;
| released       = {{Film date|2022|10|25|df=y}}&lt;br /&gt;
| runtime        = 162 minutes&lt;br /&gt;
| country        = India&lt;br /&gt;
| language       = Marathi&lt;br /&gt;
| budget         = {{INR}}10–15 [[crore]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web |last=Kadam |first=Ganesh Pandurang |title=Har Har Mahadev: बॉक्सऑफिसवर &amp;#039;हर हर महादेव&amp;#039;ची गर्जना; अवघ्या चार दिवसांत… |url=https://marathi.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/har-har-mahadev-box-office-collection-starring-sharad-kelkar-and-subodh-bhave-also-ram-setu-and-thank-god-data-141667023947968.html |access-date=2024-08-12 |website=Hindustan Times Marathi |language=mr}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web |last=Bhosale |first=Divya |title=Box Office Report: Ram Setu, Thank God or Har Har Mahadev, which film proved to be a hit? |url=https://newsable.asianetnews.com/entertainment/tuesday-box-office-report-ram-setu-thank-god-har-har-mahadev-drb-rkcr22 |access-date=2024-08-12 |website=Asianet News |language=en}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
| gross          = {{INRconvert|25|c}}&lt;br /&gt;
}}&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039;Har Har Mahadev&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039; is a 2022 Indian [[Marathi language|Marathi]]-language [[Epic film|epic]] [[Historical drama|historical]] [[action drama film]] written and directed by Abhijeet Deshpande and produced by [[Zee Studios]] along with Sunil Phadtare under the banner of Shree Ganesh Marketing And Films.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{cite web |title=Har Har Mahadev Movie - Marathi - Times of India |url=https://m.timesofindia.com/entertainment/marathi/movie-details/har-har-mahadev/amp_movieshow/92044598.cm |access-date= |website=Times of India}}{{dead link|date=April 2024|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; It stars [[Subodh Bhave]] as [[Shivaji I]] and [[Sharad Kelkar]] as [[Baji Prabhu Deshpande]] with [[Amruta Khanvilkar]], [[Nishigandha Wad]], [[Sayali Sanjeev Chandsarkar|Sayali Sanjeev]], [[Hardeek Joshi]], [[Milind Shinde]], [[Kishor Kadam|Kishore Kadam]], [[Nitish Chavan]] and [[Ashok Shinde]] playing supporting roles. The film is about the [[Battle of Pavan Khind]] where Baji Prabhu Deshpande, a general of Shivaji I who, along with his army of 300 soldiers, fought against 12,000 [[Adil Shahi dynasty|Bijapuri]] soldiers.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web |date=2022-10-07 |title=&amp;#039;Har Har Mahadev&amp;#039; Becomes The First Marathi Film To Be Released In Tamil, Telugu, Kannada |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/art-entertainment/-har-har-mahadev-becomes-the-first-marathi-film-to-be-released-in-tamil-telugu-kannada-news-228181 |access-date=2022-10-10 |website=www.outlookindia.com}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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The film was released theatrically on 25 October 2022&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{cite web |date=2022-09-30 |title=Subodh Bhave&amp;#039;s Next Marathi Film Har Har Mahadev to Release on This Date |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/subodh-bhaves-next-marathi-film-har-har-mahadev-to-release-on-this-date-6074731.html |access-date=2022-10-10 |website=News18}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; and digitally in [[Hindi]] on 8 December 2022 on [[ZEE5]].&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web |title=ZEE5 announces the World Digital Premiere of ‘Har Har Mahadev’ |url=https://www.adgully.com/zee5-announces-the-world-digital-premiere-of-har-har-mahadev-125975.html |access-date=2022-12-19 |website=www.adgully.com}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; The film collected a gross of {{INRConvert|25|c}}, it became the [[List of Marathi films of 2022|third-highest-grossing Marathi film of 2022]].&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web |author=&amp;lt;!--staff writer--&amp;gt; |date=2022-11-02 |title=Har Har Mahadev Day 8 Box Office Collection |url=https://boxofficebusiness.in/2022/11/har-har-mahadev-box-office-collection.html |access-date=2025-03-02 |language=en-US}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; The film won three [[Maharashtra State Film Awards]], including [[Maharashtra State Film Award for Best Film|Best Film III]] and [[Maharashtra State Film Award for Best Director|Best Director III]], and received two [[Zee Chitra Gaurav Puraskar]], and earned two nominations at the [[7th Filmfare Awards Marathi]].&lt;br /&gt;
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==Synopsis==&lt;br /&gt;
The film is about the [[Battle of Pavan Khind]] where 300 soldiers, led by [[Baji Prabhu Deshpande]], the commander of [[Shivaji]] fought against 12,000 [[Adil Shahi dynasty|Bijapuri]] soldiers.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Plot ==&lt;br /&gt;
As the petty feudal lords and Watandars of the region express concerns about [[Shivaji]]&amp;#039;s expanding dominion, [[Baji Prabhu Deshpande|Baji Prabhu]] is approached to contain the young warrior&amp;#039;s ambitions. However, when Shivaji meets Baji Prabhu and presents his vision of establishing a rule that cares for the people, Baji Prabhu gradually shifts his allegiance. The two warriors develop a profound bond of mutual respect, with each becoming willing to sacrifice his life for the other&amp;#039;s cause.&lt;br /&gt;
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Following Shivaji&amp;#039;s strategic assassination of [[Afzal Khan (general)|Afzal Khan]], the feared Adilshahi general, the court of Bijapur grows furious. Siddi Johar, a cunning and shrewd Adilshahi commander, launches a massive military campaign against Shivaji. With an overwhelming force, Siddi Johar lays siege to the [[Panhala Fort|Panhala fort]], where Shivaji and his soldiers have taken refuge.&lt;br /&gt;
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Facing the siege, Shivaji resolves to escape to [[Vishalgad|Vishalgad fort]] under the cover of darkness. On a rain-soaked night, Shivaji and approximately 300 handpicked soldiers, led by Baji Prabhu Deshpande, break through the siege. As they advance toward Vishalgad, Siddi Johar&amp;#039;s forces pursue them relentlessly. Realizing the pursuing army will overtake them, Baji Prabhu devises a plan to hold back the enemy at a narrow mountain pass known as [[Pavan Khind]] while Shivaji reaches safety. Shivaji is to signal Baji Prabhu&amp;#039;s retreat by firing three cannon shots once he arrives at Vishalgad.&lt;br /&gt;
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At Pavan Khind, Baji Prabhu Deshpande and his 300 warriors engage in a fierce battle against the vastly larger Adilshahi force. Armed with his sword and dandpatta, Baji Prabhu fights with extraordinary valor throughout the confrontation. Despite being outnumbered, his warriors hold their ground for hours. Baji Prabhu is wounded by gunfire but continues fighting, inspiring his soldiers to resist until their final breath. Upon hearing the three cannon shots from Vishalgad, Baji Prabhu realizes his mission is complete. He and his warriors achieve martyrdom, having successfully held back thousands of enemy soldiers. The sacrifice at Pavan Khind becomes a legendary testament to the courage of the Maratha warriors and proves instrumental in the survival and continuation of Shivaji&amp;#039;s vision for [[Hindavi Swarajya]].&lt;br /&gt;
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==Cast==&lt;br /&gt;
{{Cast listing|&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Subodh Bhave]] as [[Shivaji I]], founder of the [[Maratha Empire]] and warrior king who was known for his courage and the strategies to defeat [[Sultanate of Bijapur|Adilshahi]] and the Mughals in many of his battles.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{cite web |url=https://maharashtratimes.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/bollywood-news/marathi-actor-subodh-bhave-doing-shivaji-maharaj-role-in-film-har-har-mahadev/articleshow/93969086.cms|title=सुबोध भावे छत्रपती शिवरायांच्या भूमिकेत, &amp;#039;हर हर महादेव&amp;#039; घुमणार या दिवशी!|website=Maharashtra Times|language=mr|access-date=2022-10-10}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Sharad Kelkar]] as [[Baji Prabhu Deshpande]], general of Shivaji&amp;#039;s [[Maratha Army|army]] who loses his life during the [[battle|Battle of Pavan Khind]].&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{cite web |author=&amp;lt;!--staff writer--&amp;gt; |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/har-har-mahadev-sharad-kelkars-first-look-as-baji-prabhu-deshpande-out/article65962214.ece|title=‘Har Har Mahadev’: Sharad Kelkar&amp;#039;s first look as Baji Prabhu Deshpande out|date=2022-10-02|issn=0971-751X}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Amruta Khanvilkar]] as Sonabai Deshpande, wife to Baji Prabhu Deshpande and the homemaker who takes care of the house and passionately supports the warrior.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/har-har-mahadev-character-posters-of-amruta-khanvilkar-as-sonabai-deshpande-and-sayali-sanjeev-as-maharani-sai-bai-bhosale-is-out/articleshow/94744853.cms|title=&amp;#039;Har Har Mahadev&amp;#039;: Character posters of Amruta Khanvilkar as &amp;#039;Sonabai Deshpande&amp;#039; and Sayali Sanjeev as &amp;#039;Maharani Sai Bai Bhosale&amp;#039; is out!|website=The Times of India|access-date=2022-10-10}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Nishigandha Wad]] as [[Jijabai|Rajmata Jijau]], Shivaji&amp;#039;s mother. &lt;br /&gt;
* [[Sayali Sanjeev Chandsarkar|Sayali Sanjeev]] as [[Sai Bhonsale]], Shivaji&amp;#039;s consort.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Hardeek Joshi]] as Abaji Vishwanath, the clever, courageous, loyal companion who supported Shivaji till the end in the battle of Swarajya.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Nitish Chavan]] as Dhanaji Mhaskar, one of his many loyal, courageous and trustworthy Mavlas, who obeyed Shivaji&amp;#039;s order.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Milind Shinde]] as Siddi Johar, a traitor for Adil Shah, who has the urge to kill Shivaji.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Kishor Kadam]] as Tawji, the most talented and skilled blacksmith who produced weapons for Mavalas fighting Bandal Sena and Swarajya.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Ashok Shinde]] as Fulaji Prabhu Deshpande, the elder brother of Baji Prabhu Deshpande and a companion of Shivaji.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Sharad Ponkshe]] as Deshmukh &lt;br /&gt;
* [[Mohan Joshi]] as Dhondiba &lt;br /&gt;
* [[Swapnil Rajshekhar]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Shrikant Yadav]]&lt;br /&gt;
* Atharva Bedekar&lt;br /&gt;
* Rohan Ekke&lt;br /&gt;
* Surendra Thakur&lt;br /&gt;
* Sachin Shinde&lt;br /&gt;
* Snigdha Akolkar&lt;br /&gt;
* Sonali Patil&lt;br /&gt;
* Rajas Sule as Sada}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Soundtrack==&lt;br /&gt;
{{Infobox album&lt;br /&gt;
| name         = Har Har Mahadev&lt;br /&gt;
| type         = Soundtrack&lt;br /&gt;
| artist       = [[Hitesh Modak]]&lt;br /&gt;
| cover        = &lt;br /&gt;
| alt          = &lt;br /&gt;
| released     = 7 October 2022&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_l_u0hH0nhtP5mmJkfSJfZmRkmhKC8gstU&amp;amp;feature=share Har Har Mahadev (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, YouTube Music]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
| recorded     = 2022&lt;br /&gt;
| venue        = &lt;br /&gt;
| studio       = &lt;br /&gt;
| genre        = [[Feature film soundtrack]]&lt;br /&gt;
| length       = 12:19&lt;br /&gt;
| language     = Marathi&lt;br /&gt;
| label        = [[Zee Music Company]]&lt;br /&gt;
| producer     = &lt;br /&gt;
| prev_title   = [[Panghrun]]&lt;br /&gt;
| prev_year    = 2022&lt;br /&gt;
| year         = 2022&lt;br /&gt;
| next_title   = [[Juna Furniture]]&lt;br /&gt;
| next_year    = 2024&lt;br /&gt;
| misc         = {{external music video| header  = Official audio&lt;br /&gt;
|{{YouTube|arQrfPm2-mM|Har Har Mahadev - Full Album}}&lt;br /&gt;
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The music of the film is composed by [[Hitesh Modak]] and the lyrics are written by Mangesh Kangane and Mandar Cholkar.&lt;br /&gt;
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{{Track listing&lt;br /&gt;
| headline = Track listing&lt;br /&gt;
| extra_column = Singer(s)&lt;br /&gt;
| title1  = Wah Re Shiva&lt;br /&gt;
| lyrics1 = Mangesh Kangane&lt;br /&gt;
| extra1 = [[Sid Sriram]]&lt;br /&gt;
| length1 = 4:06&lt;br /&gt;
| title2  = Har Har Mahadev - Title Track&lt;br /&gt;
| lyrics2 = Mangesh Kangane&lt;br /&gt;
| extra2 = [[Shankar Mahadevan]], [[Hitesh Modak]]&lt;br /&gt;
| length2 = 4:12&lt;br /&gt;
| title3  = Baaji Ra&lt;br /&gt;
| lyrics3 = Mandar Cholkar&lt;br /&gt;
| extra3 = Manish Rajgire&lt;br /&gt;
| length3 = 3:47&lt;br /&gt;
| total_length = 12:19&lt;br /&gt;
}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Marketing and release==&lt;br /&gt;
The teaser of the film was released on 4 March 2022, which included a voice-over given by [[Raj Thackeray]].&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{cite web |access-date=4 March 2022 |title=&amp;#039;Har Har Mahadev&amp;#039;: Raj Thackrey gives voiceover for the teaser of Abhijeet Deshpande&amp;#039;s upcoming historical film- watch |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/movies/news/har-har-mahadev-raj-thackrey-gives-voiceover-for-the-teaser-of-abhijeet-deshpandes-upcoming-historical-film-watch/articleshow/89985341.cms |website=Times of India}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; The trailer of the film was released on 10 October 2022 and received 5 million views in less than 24 hours on [[YouTube]].&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{cite web |access-date=12 October 2022 |title=`Har Har Mahadev` trailer: Sharad Kelkar and Subodh Bhave starrer crosses 5 million views in less than 24 hours |url=https://zeenews.india.com/bollywood/har-har-mahadev-trailer-sharad-kelkar-and-subodh-bhave-starrer-crosses-5-million-views-in-less-than-24-hours-2520900.html |website=Zee News}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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=== Theatrical ===&lt;br /&gt;
The film was released theatrically on 25 October 2022.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{cite web |access-date=6 June 2022 |title=Zee Studios&amp;#039; Har Har Mahadev to release this Diwali 2022 |url=https://www.news9live.com/entertainment/ott/zee-studios-to-release-sivagarjanas-har-har-mahadev-near-diwali-174730 |website=News9}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; It also became the first Marathi film to be released in [[Hindi]], [[Tamil (language)|Tamil]], [[Telugu (language)|Telugu]] and [[Kannada]] languages.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{cite web |access-date=6 June 2022 |title=&amp;#039;Har Har Mahadev&amp;#039; Becomes The First Marathi Film To Release In Five Languages |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/art-entertainment/-har-har-mahadev-becomes-the-first-marathi-film-to-release-in-various-languages-news-200660 |website=Outlook}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{cite web |access-date=22 October 2022 |title=Sharad Kelkar reveals why Har Har Mahadev is releasing as pan-India film, says &amp;#039;Maratha history didn&amp;#039;t...&amp;#039; {{!}} Exclusive |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/bollywood/report-sharad-kelkar-reveals-why-har-har-mahadev-is-releasing-as-pan-india-film-says-maratha-history-didn-t-2995005 |website=DNA India}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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=== Home media ===&lt;br /&gt;
The film was released on 9 December 2022 on [[ZEE5]].&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web |date=2022-12-08 |title=Sharad Kelkar’s Har Har Mahadev gets OTT release date |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/sharad-kelkars-har-har-mahadev-gets-ott-release-date-8313926/ |access-date=2023-12-10 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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== Reception ==&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;#039;&amp;#039;Har Har Mahadev&amp;#039;&amp;#039; met with critical acclaim, with emphasis on the direction, the cast&amp;#039;s performance, cinematography, visual effects, and emotional weight.&lt;br /&gt;
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Subhash K Jha of &amp;#039;&amp;#039;IWM Buzz&amp;#039;&amp;#039; gave 4 out of 5 stars and wrote, “Go for this disarming tryst with history with open arms. It is an experience of a lifetime. Powerful and persuasive, with some sequences designed to cause goosebumps.” Shalmesh More of Koimoi.com rated the film 3.5 out of 5 stars and wrote “&amp;#039;&amp;#039;Har Har Mahadev&amp;#039;&amp;#039; is driven by a story that has already been told but still deserves your watch on the big screen due to its emotional treatment. It&amp;#039;s more than a war drama!”&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web |last=More |first=Shalmesh |date=2022-10-25 |title=Har Har Mahadev Movie Review: Subodh Bhave-Sharad Kelkar Starrer Focuses More On The Human Side Of A Warrior &amp;amp; It&amp;#039;s A Welcoming Change! |url=https://www.koimoi.com/reviews/marathi-movie-reviews/har-har-mahadev-movie-review-subodh-bhave-sharad-kelkar-starrer-focuses-more-on-the-human-side-of-a-warrior-its-a-welcoming-change/ |access-date=2022-11-08 |website=Koimoi }}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; Mihir Bhanage of [[The Times of India|&amp;#039;&amp;#039;The Times of India&amp;#039;&amp;#039;]] gave the film 3 out of 5 stars and said, “The film succeeds in creating a big-screen spectacle, but the repeat value in the story dampens the spirit.”&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Citation |title=Har Har Mahadev Movie Review: Succeeds in creating a big-screen spectacle, but the story&amp;#039;s repeat value dampens the spirit |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/movie-reviews/har-har-mahadev/movie-review/95080443.cms |access-date=2022-11-08}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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Shaheen Irani of &amp;#039;&amp;#039;[[OTTplay]]&amp;#039;&amp;#039; rated 3 out of 5 stars and wrote, “&amp;#039;&amp;#039;Har Har Mahadev&amp;#039;&amp;#039; is a cinematic brilliance in the last hour of the film. Up to that point, you are only trying to figure out where the story is headed and where it will lead to. Even then, although the visuals are beyond appealing, the music is not.”&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web |title=Har Har Mahadev review: Subodh Bhave-Sharad Kelkar&amp;#039;s film is almost good |url=https://www.ottplay.com/review/har-har-mahadev-review-subodh-bhave-sharad-kelkars-film-is-a-cinematic-brilliance-if-you-have-the-patience-for-it/23c8073f02558 |access-date=2022-11-08 |website=OTTPlay }}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; Mayur Sanap of &amp;#039;&amp;#039;[[Rediff.com]]&amp;#039;&amp;#039; calls it an “emotionally-charged war drama” and appreciated the cast. Overall he wrote “&amp;#039;&amp;#039;Har Har Mahadev&amp;#039;&amp;#039; is not without flaws and had the potential for much more. But credit to Director Deshpande for attempting to make the tale layered and emotionally moving.” with a rating of 2.5 out of 5 stars.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web |last=SANAP |first=MAYUR |title=Har Har Mahadev Review: Emotionally-Charged War Drama |url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/har-har-mahadev-review/20221029.htm |access-date=2022-11-08 |website=Rediff }}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
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Sameer Ahire of &amp;#039;&amp;#039;Movie Talkies&amp;#039;&amp;#039; criticised the direction but appreciated Kelkar, Khanvilkar, and Sanjeev&amp;#039;s performance and wrote, “Sharad Kelkar&amp;#039;s Electrifying Act Saves The Mediocre Vision Of Abhijeet Deshpande In This Legendary Tale.” He gave 2.5 stars out of 5.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web |last=Ahire |first=Sameer |date=2022-10-26 |title=Har Har Mahadev Review - Sharad Kelkar&amp;#039;s Electrifying Act Saves The Mediocre Vision Of Abhijeet Deshpande In This Legendary Tale - Movie Talkies |url=https://www.movietalkies.com/movies-reviews/har-har-mahadev-review-sharad-kelkars-electrifying-act-saves-the-mediocre-vision-of-abhijeet-deshpande-in-this-legendary-tale/ |access-date=2022-11-08 |website=www.movietalkies.com }}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; Likewise, &amp;#039;&amp;#039;Film Information&amp;#039;&amp;#039; gave positive reviews, noting Deshpande&amp;#039;s impactful direction, dialogues, and Sadineni&amp;#039;s camerawork but criticised the editing.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web |author=&amp;lt;!--staff writer--&amp;gt; |title=‘HAR HAR MAHADEV’ (MARATHI) REVIEW {{!}} 25 October 2022 – Film Information |url=https://filminformation.com/featured/har-har-mahadev-marathi-review-25-october-2022/ |access-date=2022-11-08 }}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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== Controversy ==&lt;br /&gt;
Following the release of the trailer, the Bandal descendants objected to the trailer and submitted a detailed complaint letter two days before the film&amp;#039;s premiere, alleging that the film is based on a false history.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web |title=Har Har Mahadev: हर हर महादेव चित्रपट वादात, चुकीचा इतिहास पसरवला जात असल्याने आक्षेप |url=https://www.esakal.com/manoranjan/controversy-about-movie-har-har-mahadev-objection-about-historical-facts-in-trailer-nsa95 |access-date=2023-01-21 |website=Sakal |language=mr-IN}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; Within a week after the film&amp;#039;s release, [[Amol Mitkari]] of the [[Nationalist Congress Party]] and politician [[Sambhaji]], the 13th direct descendant of [[Shivaji]], and their outfit Swarajya Sanghatan criticized it as misleading [[historical revisionism]].&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web |date=2022-11-06 |title=&amp;#039;सिनेमॅटिक लिबर्टीच्या नावानं चित्रपटात काही पण दाखवायचं?&amp;#039; संभाजीराजेंनी उपस्थित केलेले मुद्दे |url=https://marathi.abplive.com/photo-gallery/news/maharashtra-sambhajiraje-chhatrapati-on-marathi-historic-cinema-controversy-1118117 |access-date=2023-01-21 |website=ABP Majha |language=mr}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web |title=Har Har Mahadev Controversy: &amp;#039;हर हर महादेव&amp;#039; सिनेमा वादाच्या भोवऱ्यात; आमदार मिटकरींनी घेतला मोठा आक्षेप |url=https://www.saamtv.com/mumbai-pune/har-har-mahadev-movie-controversy-amolt-mitkari-created-argument-through-his-tweet |access-date=2023-01-21 |website=Saam TV |language=mr}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; On 7 November 2022, MLA [[Jitendra Awhad|Jitendra Awad]] and NCP workers shut down the film&amp;#039;s screening in [[Thane]]&amp;#039;s [[Viviana Mall]]. A fan was also assaulted by an activist.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web |title=Jitendra Awhad again in controversy, the audience who came to see ‘Har Har Mahadev’ was beaten up by NCP workers News WAALI |url=https://newswaali.com/jitendra-awhad-again-in-controversy-the-audience-who-came-to-see-har-har-mahadev-was-beaten-up-by-ncp-workers-news-waali/ |access-date=2023-01-21 |language=en-US}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; The film&amp;#039;s director clarified his position on this matter during a press conference, stating that the film is based on historical sources and has been submitted to the [[Central Board of Film Certification|Censor Board]].&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web |date=2022-11-08 |title=&amp;#039;हर हर महादेव&amp;#039; सिनेमाच्या वादावर दिग्दर्शक अभिजीत देशपांडेंनी भूमिका स्पष्ट करत विरोधकांना सुनावलं; &amp;#039;त्यांच्याकडूनच अपमान झाल्याने शिवरायांसह महाराष्ट्राच्या माफी&amp;#039; ची मागणी |url=https://marathi.latestly.com/entertainment/marathi/har-har-mahadev-controversy-director-abhijeet-deshpande-slams-political-opposition-asks-apologies-416479.html |access-date=2023-01-21 |website=LatestLY |language=mr}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web |date=2022-11-24 |title=Explained: Controversy Over Marathi Film &amp;#039;Har Har Mahadev&amp;#039; Depicting Chhatrapati Shivaji |url=https://www.indiatimes.com/explainers/news/controversy-over-marathi-film-har-har-mahadev-depicting-chhatrapati-shivaji-584688.html |access-date=2023-01-21 |website=IndiaTimes |language=en-IN}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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== Accolades ==&lt;br /&gt;
{| class=&amp;quot;wikitable plainrowheaders sortable&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
!Award&lt;br /&gt;
!Date of ceremony&lt;br /&gt;
!Category&lt;br /&gt;
!Recipient(s)&lt;br /&gt;
!Result&lt;br /&gt;
!scope=&amp;quot;col&amp;quot; class=&amp;quot;unsortable&amp;quot;| {{Abbr|Ref.|References}}&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| rowspan=&amp;quot;5&amp;quot; | [[Maharashtracha Favourite Kon?]]&lt;br /&gt;
| rowspan=&amp;quot;5&amp;quot; | [[13th MFK Awards|20 January 2023]]&lt;br /&gt;
| [[MFK Award for Favourite Film|Favourite Film]]&lt;br /&gt;
| &amp;#039;&amp;#039;Har Har Mahadev&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&lt;br /&gt;
| {{nom}}&lt;br /&gt;
| rowspan=&amp;quot;5&amp;quot; |&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web |last=Bhirvandekar |first=Harshada |title=Maharashtracha Favourite Kon: यंदा कोण ठरणार ‘महाराष्ट्राचा फेवरेट’? नामांकनं जाहीर! |url=https://marathi.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/maharashtracha-favourite-kon-nominations-declare-know-how-to-vote-141671676182720.html |access-date=2023-01-21 |website=Hindustan Times Marathi |language=mr}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
|[[MFK Award for Favourite Director|Favourite Director]]&lt;br /&gt;
|Abhijeet Deshpande&lt;br /&gt;
| {{nom}}&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
|[[MFK Award for Favourite Actor|Favourite Actor]]&lt;br /&gt;
|[[Sharad Kelkar]]&lt;br /&gt;
| {{nom}}&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
|[[MFK Award for Favourite Supporting Actress|Favourite Supporting Actress]]&lt;br /&gt;
|[[Amruta Khanvilkar]]&lt;br /&gt;
| {{nom}}&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
|[[MFK Award for Favourite Villain|Favourite Villain]]&lt;br /&gt;
|[[Milind Shinde]]&lt;br /&gt;
| {{nom}}&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| rowspan=&amp;quot;2&amp;quot; |[[Zee Chitra Gaurav Puraskar]]&lt;br /&gt;
| rowspan=&amp;quot;2&amp;quot; |13 March 2023&lt;br /&gt;
|Best Art Director&lt;br /&gt;
|Satish Chipkar, Rakesh Kadam, Sachin Patil&lt;br /&gt;
|{{won}}&lt;br /&gt;
| rowspan=&amp;quot;2&amp;quot; |&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web |title=Zee Chitra Gaurav 2023: कुणाला मिळणार &amp;#039;झी चित्र गौरव&amp;#039; २०२३ पुरस्कार.. नामांकन यादी जाहीर.. |url=https://www.esakal.com/manoranjan/zee-chitra-gaurav-2023-nomination-list-announced-nsa95 |access-date=2023-03-27 |website=eSakal - Marathi Newspaper |language=mr-IN}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
|[[Zee Cine Award for Best Costume Design|Best Costume]]&lt;br /&gt;
|[[Nachiket Barve]]&lt;br /&gt;
|{{won}}&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| rowspan=&amp;quot;2&amp;quot; |[[Filmfare Awards Marathi]]&lt;br /&gt;
| rowspan=&amp;quot;2&amp;quot; |[[7th Filmfare Awards Marathi|30 March 2023]]&lt;br /&gt;
|[[Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Marathi|Best Actor]]&lt;br /&gt;
|[[Sharad Kelkar]]&lt;br /&gt;
|{{nom}}&lt;br /&gt;
| rowspan=&amp;quot;2&amp;quot; |&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web |title=Nominations announced for the Planet Marathi presents Filmfare Awards Marathi 2022 |url=https://www.filmfare.com/features/nominations-announced-for-the-planet-marathi-filmfare-awards-marathi-2022_-57599.html |access-date=2023-06-27 |website=filmfare.com |language=en}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
|[[Filmfare Award for Best Costume Design|Best Costume]]&lt;br /&gt;
|[[Nachiket Barve]]&lt;br /&gt;
|{{nom}}&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| rowspan=&amp;quot;7&amp;quot; |[[Maharashtra State Film Awards]]&lt;br /&gt;
| rowspan=&amp;quot;7&amp;quot; |[[60th Maharashtra State Film Awards|5 August 2025]]&lt;br /&gt;
|[[Maharashtra State Film Award for Best Film|Best Film III]]&lt;br /&gt;
| rowspan=&amp;quot;2&amp;quot; |&amp;#039;&amp;#039;Har Har Mahadev&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&lt;br /&gt;
|{{won}}&lt;br /&gt;
| rowspan=&amp;quot;7&amp;quot; |&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web |last=Gurav |first=Minal |date=2025-08-06 |title=आणि विजेते आहेत... Maharashtra State Marathi Film Awards 2025, विनर्सची संपूर्ण लिस्ट |url=https://news18marathi.com/entertainment/rinku-rajguru-amruta-khanvilkar-60th-and-61st-maharashtra-state-marathi-film-awards-2025-winners-full-list-1451798.html |access-date=2025-08-06 |website=news18marathi.com |language=mr}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web |title=६० व्या राज्य मराठी चित्रपट पुरस्कारासाठी नामांकने जाहीर |url=https://www.mahamtb.com/Encyc/2025/1/28/nominations-announced-for-60th-state-marathi-film-awards.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com#/google_vignette |access-date=2025-02-01 |website=www.mahamtb.com |language=mr}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
|[[Maharashtra State Film Award for Best Social Film|Best Social Film]]&lt;br /&gt;
|{{nom}}&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
|[[Maharashtra State Film Award for Best Director|Best Director III]]&lt;br /&gt;
| rowspan=&amp;quot;2&amp;quot; |Abhijeet Deshpande&lt;br /&gt;
|{{won}}&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
|Best Social Film Director&lt;br /&gt;
|{{nom}}&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
|[[Maharashtra State Film Award for Best Supporting Actor|Best Supporting Actor]]&lt;br /&gt;
|[[Subodh Bhave]]&lt;br /&gt;
|{{nom}}&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
|[[Maharashtra State Film Award for Best Music Director|Best Music Director]] &lt;br /&gt;
|Hitesh Modak&lt;br /&gt;
|{{nom}}&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
|Best Sound Mixing&lt;br /&gt;
|Lochan Kanvinde&lt;br /&gt;
|{{won}}&lt;br /&gt;
|}&lt;br /&gt;
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==References==&lt;br /&gt;
{{reflist}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==External links==&lt;br /&gt;
* {{IMDb title|22489564}}&lt;br /&gt;
* &amp;#039;&amp;#039;[https://www.zee5.com/movies/details/har-har-mahadev-hindi/0-0-1z5264517 Har Har Mahadev]&amp;#039;&amp;#039; on [[ZEE5]]&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Category:Cultural depictions of Shivaji]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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