Maharashtra is the most advanced state in India, boasting a strong industrialized economy, largest power production and consumption in the nation.
The Indian film industry, commonly called Bollywood, (the largest film industry in the world) is centered here.
It has a glorious history, and has given birth to great warriors like Shivaji?, Bajirao?, national leaders like [M. G. Ranade]?, [Lokamanya Tilak]?.
See Marathi language