Inspired by the Bollywood film Chhaava, a group of locals in Burhanpur gathered near the historic Asirgarh Fort and started digging in search of Mughal-era gold lay hidden beneath the site.read moreInspired by the Bollywood film Chhaava, a group of locals gathered near the Asirgarh Fort in Burhanpur and began a treasure hunt, believing Mughal-era gold lay buried beneath the site.A video of the incident went viral on social media, with netizens reacting with amusement and humour.AdvertisementIn the viral video, a large number of locals armed with flashlights and digging tools can be seen gathering at the scene, digging at night in the hopes of uncovering hidden gold.However, their mission was cut short when the police arrived.Asirgarh Fort is a site of historical significance, often linked to Mughal Emperor Akbar and later legends of hidden riches of the Mughals loots during campaigns on Marathas.  The recent film Chhaava appears to have reignited these age-old tales, prompting locals to try their luck at uncovering lost treasure.Chhaava is an Indian historical action film directed by Laxman Utekar. It portrays the life of Sambhaji Maharaj, the second ruler of the Maratha Empire, with Vicky Kaushal in the lead role.The movie includes scenes suggesting that Mughal forces looted treasures from the Marathas and concealed them in Asirgarh Fort.More from India
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Watch | People dig out fields for gold in Madhya Pradesh’s Asirgarh after watching Hindi film ‘Chhaava’