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Viral Vasai Fort Video Shows Man Dressed as Shivaji Confronting Guard Over Marathi

Heritage officials pledged follow-up after denying the costumed visitor entry for an unpermitted shoot.

Overview

  • The man arrived at Vasai Fort in traditional attire to film a video but was stopped by security for lacking permission.
  • The recorded exchange shows the visitor pressing a guard to speak Marathi, turning the encounter into a language dispute.
  • The clip spread widely on social media, drawing polarized reactions over cultural respect and treatment of workers.
  • The guard involved was identified in reports as Brijesh Kumar Gupta, who said he had worked at the site for two years.
  • The Archaeological Survey of India said it would take appropriate action after the man was refused entry, with the matter developing.