Barcelona legend Xavi visits Riteish Deshmukh on the sets of his directorial - Raja Shivaji!
In a surprise that thrilled everyone on set, Barcelona football legend, a world-cup winner, Xavi Hernandez, paid a special visit to the grand sets of Raja Shivaji, Riteish Deshmukh’s much-anticipated directorial. He was accompanied by his friends and family.
City Air News
Apr 12, 2025 10:37
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Mumbai: In a surprise that thrilled everyone on set, Barcelona football legend, a world-cup winner, Xavi Hernandez, paid a special visit to the grand sets of Raja Shivaji, Riteish Deshmukh’s much-anticipated directorial. He was accompanied by his friends and family.
The former FC Barcelona captain spent over two to three hours on location, taking a detailed round of the massive, intricately designed sets that recreate the glorious era of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Xavi was visibly fascinated by the scale, storytelling, and cultural depth behind the cinematic project. He was particularly in awe of the grandeur of Indian history and marvelled at the intricate detailing involved.
Sources reveal that Xavi expressed genuine admiration for the craftsmanship of the glorious Indian history and were moved by the authentic, Indian hospitality. Xavi didn't miss a chance to interact warmly with the cast and crew.
Interestingly, the visit was also special for Riteish and his kids, who happen to be die-hard fans of the football icon. Apparently, the kids interacted with their favorite soccer player over video call and were overjoyed and how!
An unexpected fusion of sports and cinema, this visit left everyone inspired and smiling — proving once again that passion transcends boundaries.
