Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s new film ‘Jai Somnath’, the saga of attacks on Somnath temple on screen

New Delhi . Sanjay Leela Bhansali has announced his new film ‘Jai Somnath’ this Shivratri. In this film, the story of 17 attacks on Somnath Temple and its reconstruction will be brought on screen. For centuries, Somnath Temple has not only been a religious place but also a symbol of the never-failing courage of our civilization.

Bhansali has joined hands with Ketan Mehta for this film. Both the filmmakers together will present the story of the attacks on Somnath by Mahmud Ghazni and the victory of the temple before the audience with grandeur.

History tells us that the Somnath temple was repeatedly attacked for almost six centuries. The first major attack was carried out by Mahmud of Ghazni in 1026 AD. At that time the temple was looted, the Jyotirlinga was damaged and huge property was taken away. After this, in 1299 AD, Alauddin Khilji’s general Ulugh Khan attacked the temple and is said to have taken the idol to Delhi.

Furthermore, Zafar Khan in 1395 AD and Mahmud Begada in 1451 AD damaged the temple. The temple was also demolished under the orders of Aurangzeb in 1665 AD. After every attack, Somnath temple was rebuilt and renovated and today it remains the center of crores of devotees.

Bhansali has already brought issues related to history on the big screen. The story of Rani Padmavati and Alauddin Khilji was shown in his film ‘Padmavat’. Apart from this, real incidents were also brought on screen in films like ‘Hiramandi’ and ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’.

Through ‘Jai Somnath’, the audience will get a glimpse of that part of Indian history which no one has shown on the big screen till date. The story of the temple, its faith and the bravery of Indian civilization amidst the attacks of Mahmud Ghazni and other invaders will be presented in a grand manner.