Riteish Deshmukh Slams Bageshwar Baba Over Shivaji Maharaj Remarks Saying This Is Infuriating

Published on 27 April 2026

He targets “distorted nonsense” about a cherished deity

Riteish Deshmukh has condemned what he called unacceptable remarks by Dhirendra Krishna Shastri, popularly known as Bageshwar Baba, about Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Posting on X, the actor said the “distorted nonsense” being spewed about a cherished deity is infuriating. His message comes amid mounting public backlash and intense reactions over the controversy.

Riteish Deshmukh calls the remarks unacceptable and infuriating
He says the comments distort beliefs about Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
The reaction follows widespread public outrage over Bageshwar Baba
The controversy continues to draw strong responses from celebrities

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Riteish Deshmukh Slams Bageshwar Baba Over Shivaji Maharaj Remarks Saying This Is Infuriating

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