Panipat's First Song - Mard Maratha Depicts Maratha Glory & Legacy

Ashutosh Gowariker’s upcoming War Epic – Panipat, featuring some of the most talented actors of the industry, is undoubtedly one of the most hotly-anticipated film of the year.

With its historical setting and the majestic grand sets, as seen in the trailer of the film.

Panipat has already captivated audiences and now the film’s First track ‘Mard Maratha’ is all set to release.

A grand Ganesh idol in the background, a whopping 1300 dancers. Also, including lejhim dancers from Pune and authentic bull dancers.

Raju Khan is the choreographer of the track. The song was shot across 13 days at the regal life-size in the set of Shaniwar Wada in Karjat.

Nitin Desai is the art director who constructed everything for the film.

A refreshing song with a mix of Hindi-Marathi feel to it. ‘Mard Maratha’ features some of the pivotal actors of the film.

They are Arjun Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, Mohnish Bahl, Padmini Kolhapure and Ajay-Atul is the composers of the track.

Speaking about composing this high-energy track with traditional flavour to it, the musician duo said,

“The song celebrates the richness of the Maratha regime. We wanted to create a song which not only has a traditional feel to it. The song can be enjoyed by all kinds of audiences, she regardless of their age and taste in music. So we have created ‘Mard Maratha’ in such a way that it appeals to one and all.”

The duo Ajay-Atul further adds,

“The energy of the song and the way Ashu Sir has shot. The song brings out forgotten opulence of Maratha regime and it is indeed a visual treat.”

Speaking about it director Ashutosh Gowariker, says

“Mard Maratha is a high-energy song, which encapsulates the opulence of Maratha regime. The song pays tribute to the brave Peshwas and their Maratha Sardars. As well as various army regiments. It includes Hindus, Muslims and different castes. Ajay-Atul have done a fantastic job of adding a traditional flavor to the song. Along with giving it a universal appeal. Raju Khan’s choreography is outstanding. It’s my favorite track from the film”

The film is based on the Third Battle of Panipat, which is one of the most epic battles in the history of India that took place on 14 January 1761 at Panipat.

Sunita Gowariker and Rohit Shelatkar’s company – Vision World has produced the action-pack periodic drama. It features Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Kapoor and Kriti Sanon in lead roles.