Salman Khan recently completed a two-day shoot for a cameo role in Riteish Deshmukh's upcoming period drama *Raja Shivaji*, finishing his portions by November 12, 2025. In the film, Salman portrays Jiva Mahala, a loyal and brave warrior who was one of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's most trusted bodyguards, notably credited with protecting Shivaji during the 1659 Battle of Pratapgarh. The cameo, though brief, is said to be emotionally significant and impactful to the film's narrative. Salman and Riteish share a close bond, which facilitated his quick agreement to the role. After the shoot, Salman flew to Doha for his Da'Bangg Reloaded tour concert. The film is set for a May 1, 2026 release and features an ensemble cast including Abhishek Bachchan, Sanjay Dutt, and Vidya Balan[1][3][4][6]. Salman's role as Jiva Mahala stands out due to the historic importance of the character and his commanding presence, adding star power to the film. The shooting took place at a suburban studio, primarily close-up sequences, with further action sequences to follow[1][4]. This cameo follows their previous successful collaborations in films like *Lai Bhaari* and *Ved*[3].
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1.https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/salman-khan-wraps-cameo-shoot-riteish-deshmukhs-raja-shivaji-plans-return-action-sequences-report/
2.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/gracious-of-salman-to-be-part-of-shivaji-biopic-riteish/articleshow/54475156.cms
3.https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/exclusives/exclusive-salman-khan-allots-2-days-for-his-cameo-in-riteish-deshmukh-directed-raja-shivaji-1398286
4.https://www.mid-day.com/amp/entertainment/bollywood-news/article/salman-khan-wraps-shooting-his-cameo-for-ritiesh-deshmukh-raja-shivaji-23603087
5.https://b4uplus.com/news/trending-now/salman-khan-confirmed-for-raja-shivaji-cameo-as-jeeva-mahala
6.https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/amp/news/bollywood/salman-khan-wraps-cameo-shoot-riteish-deshmukhs-raja-shivaji-plans-return-action-sequences-report/
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Citations
1.https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/salman-khan-wraps-cameo-shoot-riteish-deshmukhs-raja-shivaji-plans-return-action-sequences-report/
2.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/gracious-of-salman-to-be-part-of-shivaji-biopic-riteish/articleshow/54475156.cms
3.https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/exclusives/exclusive-salman-khan-allots-2-days-for-his-cameo-in-riteish-deshmukh-directed-raja-shivaji-1398286
4.https://www.mid-day.com/amp/entertainment/bollywood-news/article/salman-khan-wraps-shooting-his-cameo-for-ritiesh-deshmukh-raja-shivaji-23603087
5.https://b4uplus.com/news/trending-now/salman-khan-confirmed-for-raja-shivaji-cameo-as-jeeva-mahala
6.https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/amp/news/bollywood/salman-khan-wraps-cameo-shoot-riteish-deshmukhs-raja-shivaji-plans-return-action-sequences-report/
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