Who Is the Actor Playing Netaji in ‘Fauzi’?

Prabhas’ upcoming film Fauzi, directed by Hanu Raghavapudi, has generated interest following the release of a special glimpse titled File Number 25 on the actor’s birthday. Produced by Mythri Movie Makers and T-Series, the film features Imanvi as the female lead. Visuals featuring Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose and Adolf Hitler caught viewers’ attention, prompting questions about the actors portraying the historical figures. The person appearing as Netaji is Marathi actor Subodh Bhave, whose resemblance to the freedom fighter and carefully recreated appearance have become talking points among viewers.

Subodh Bhave has established himself as an actor, director and producer in the Marathi entertainment industry. He began his career in theatre before moving into films and television, later making his directorial debut with Katyar Kaljat Ghusali. He also portrayed freedom fighter Bal Gangadhar Tilak in the 2015 film Lokmanya: Ek Yugpurush, earning recognition for his performance. His role as Netaji in Fauzi marks another portrayal of a prominent historical figure. Bhave has said that the role was a special experience and that friends and colleagues from the Marathi film industry congratulated him after seeing the glimpse.