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flag Actress Bhagyashree returns to film in *Raja Shivaji* (2026), playing Jija Bai, as she advocates for dignity and artistic integrity in Indian cinema.

flag Actress Bhagyashree, famed for her 1989 role in *Maine Pyar Kiya*, will reprise her career in Riteish Deshmukh’s 2026 historical film *Raja Shivaji*, portraying Jija Bai. flag In recent interviews, she discussed shifts in Indian cinema, praising greater female empowerment and evolving gender roles, while expressing concern over the rise of unnecessary intimate scenes in modern films. flag She contrasted today’s industry with the 1990s, when married actresses faced fewer pressures and greater respect, and urged the industry to prioritize artistic integrity and actor dignity. flag The film, a pan-India release in Marathi and Hindi, is set for May 1, 2026.

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