1 Mastani
Played by Deepika Padukone
The second wife of Peshwa Baji Rao I, Mastani was said to be the daughter of a Persian Muslim courtesan and Raja Chhatrasal, the Bundela chief. Chhatrasal gifted her to Bajirao to fortify the alliance between the Bundelas and the Marathas. In certain accounts, she is referred to as Baji Rao's mistress. Their affection and union generated a lot of scandal within the Maratha court. Mastani was blamed for the Peshwa leader's new habits of turning non-vegetarinan and excessive drinking. When she gave birth to his son, Shamsher Bahadur, it further grew a wedge in his family. There were many who tried to oust Mastani away from Pune. Baji Rao made an elegant 'Mastani Mahal' for her at Kothrud and tried hard to appease his family but to no avail. When he passed away on 18 April 1740 on a campaign to further the Maratha stronghold in the North, Mastani was heartbroken and she, too, passed after a few days. It is unknown whether her death was due to natural causes or by sati.
2 Kashibai
Played by Priyanka Chopra
The first wife of Baji Rao, Kashibai was a dutiful and devoted partner to the legendary Maratha warrior. They had two sons, Nanasaheb, and Raghunathrao. Nanasaheb succeeded his father to become the next Peshwa. Coming from an orthodox Brahmin upbringing, Kashibai disapproved of Mastani, who quickly became Baji Rao's favourite with her interests in music, singing, horse-riding. Unlike Kashibai, Mastani even aided Baji Rao with the daily activities of the court. Kashibai's eldest son Nanasaheb alias Balaji Bajirao succeeded the Peshwa title after the death of his father.
3 Radhabai Barve
Played by Tanvi Azmi
The mother of Baji Rao and wife of Balaji Vishwanath, the first Peshwa of the Maratha empire, Radhabai had four children, two sons and two daughters. Her younger son Chimaji Appa was also a skilled military commander like his older brother. Her daughters, Bhiubai and Anubai, both made advantageous marriage with the kingdom. Chimaji Appa and Radhabai were strongly against Bajirao's second marriage to Mastani. She outlived her eldest son by 12 years.