Vikrant Massey pays tribute to Samrat Prithviraj Chauhan

Virant Massey praises Sony TV series Chakravarti Samrat Prithviraj Chauhan

Numerous works of literature and media aim to inform us about our past, and history is full of stories of hardships and victories.

Vikrant Massey recently shared his thoughts on this significant period of Indian history after seeing a promotional trailer for the Sony TV series Chakravarti Samrat Prithviraj Chauhan.

After receiving praise for his part in the popular television series Balika Vadhu, Vikrant Massey made a name for himself in the entertainment industry by starring in films such as 12th Fail and The Sabarmati Report.

He talked candidly about his interest in history and his thoughts on the story of Prithviraj Chauhan after watching the show's trailer.

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“Very few people know that history has always been my favourite subject. Even today, I read books simply out of interest—because to understand the present, it is essential to understand the past. Recently, I saw the promo of an upcoming show on Sony TV, and a thought crossed my mind,” he revealed.

Vikrant further challenged popular narratives, stating, “Who says that Prithviraj Chauhan was defeated by Mohammad Ghori? Prithviraj Chauhan defeated Ghori multiple times in battle and spared his life each time. It was only when Ghori won once through deceit that he captured Prithviraj, had his eyes gouged out, and gave him a death fit for an animal.”

He went on to explain, “But books say, and our neighbouring country believes, that Prithviraj was defeated. That is incorrect. Prithviraj was never truly defeated. A nation, a society, a civilisation—these don’t rise or fall because of a single incident or a single battle. Sometimes it takes centuries, even millennia, for such outcomes to be decided. Even today, nearly a thousand years later, the land of Prithviraj Chauhan’s birth thrives. Delhi, Ajmer, Rajputana, and all of Hindustan are prosperous and progressing. On the other hand, Mohammad Ghori’s Ghor has become one of the most backward regions in the entire world.”

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Concluding with pride, Vikrant said, “Prithviraj still lives on. We are proud of him. But in Ghori’s country, there is no one left who even utters his name.”

Both history buffs and general audiences will find Chakravarti Samrat Prithviraj Chauhan, which airs on Sony TV and Sony LIV at 7:30 PM Monday through Friday, to be an engaging watch as it promises to both entertain and educate viewers about the extraordinary legacy of one of India's greatest warrior-kings.