Mumbai, Feb. 19 -- Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde attended the special screening of the Vicky Kaushal-starrer period drama Chhaava, which took place on Wednesday to mark the 395th birth anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.

Speaking to the media at the event, the Deputy CM praised the film and its team for bringing the story of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj to the audience.

"Today is the birth anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj... I want to thank the film's team and Vicky Kaushal for bringing the story of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj to everyone," Shinde said.

When asked about the demand to make Chhaava tax-free, Shinde responded, "The government will take the necessary steps."

Meanwhile, Chhaava has been p...