Bajirao Mastani directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali with music by A.R. Rahman. It is based on the life of Bajirao, his wife Kashibai and his mistress Mastani. It is a true life story.

Baji Rao

Shrimant Baji Rao Balaji Bhat (August 18, 1699- April 25, 1740), Baji Rao was a noted general who served as Peshwa (Prime Minister) to the fourth MarathaChhatrapati (Emperor) Shahu between 1719 until Baji Rao’s death. He is also known as Thorala (Marathi for Elder) Baji Rao.Baji Rao is acknowledged as the most famous of the nine Peshwas.

Despite being a Brahmin, he took up leading his troops. He is credited with expanding the Maratha Empire created by its founder, Shivaji, to help reach its zenith during his son’s reign twenty years after his death.

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