“‘Punyashlok Ahilyabai’ is special to me. Being a part of this show has given me innumerable life lessons. Playing Malhar Rao’s character has brought me closer to my land, my country and its rich history. I consider it my honour to be part of a show that brings to light the heroic tale of Ahilyabai Holkar,” said Rajesh about Malhar Rao, who was one of the chief generals (Subhedar) of the Maratha Empire. “While it’s a show set in the 18th century, I believe it revolves around issues that are relevant even today,” he added about the show that airs on Sony Entertainment Television.