Tamannaah unveiled as Jayashree in the V. Shantaram biopic
The makers of the highly anticipated biopic on cinema legend V. Shantaram have revealed Tamannaah Bhatia in the role of Jayashree, the actress who was also Shantaram’s second wife. The new poster captures Tamannaah in a vintage avatar, and fans are already buzzing about her transformation for this period drama.
Vintage elegance in a single frame
In the poster Tamannaah wears a pink Nauvari saree, exuding the poise and old-world charm associated with Shantaram’s era. The look instantly transports you to the golden age of Indian cinema, hinting at the film’s meticulous attention to period detail and costume design.
What the film explores
V. Shantaram is billed as a historical biopic that traces the filmmaker’s extraordinary journey — from learning the craft under Baburao Painter in Pune to rising from humble beginnings in Kolhapur and reshaping Indian cinema. The film will cover milestones from the silent era to classics like Jhanak Jhanak Payal Baaje (1955) and Do Aankhen Barah Haath (1957), showcasing Shantaram’s role as a visionary and social reformer.
Tamannaah on stepping into Jayashree’s shoes
Tamannaah shared her excitement and sense of responsibility: “It’s a great responsibility to portray a character rooted in one of the most influential eras of our cinema. And I feel immensely honoured to bring to life Jayashree… Shantaram built a legacy that continues to shape generations, and decoding his universe has allowed me to witness the brilliance of the man behind the legend.”
Makers and creative team
- Lead: Siddhant Chaturvedi will essay the title role of V. Shantaram, a casting that promises a transformative performance.
- Presented by Rajkamal Entertainment, Camera Take Films and Roaring Rivers Production.
- Produced by Rahul Kiran Shantaram, Subhash Kale and Sarita Ashwin Varde.
- Directed by Abhijeet Shirish Deshpande, known for the Marathi biopic Ani… Dr. Kashinath Ghanekar and as a writer on films like Natsamrat, Table No. 21 and Wazir.
The makers praised Tamannaah’s screen presence and versatility, calling this “her most ambitious film of recent times” and expressing confidence that she will bring the necessary grace and depth to the role of Jayashree.
Industry watchers had earlier noted the casting scoop, with Bollywood Hungama among the first to report Tamannaah signing on. With a strong cast and an accomplished creative team, the V. Shantaram biopic is shaping up to be one of the most talked-about historical projects in Hindi cinema.
Fans can expect more posters and first looks as the film moves forward — until then, Tamannaah’s Jayashree has already set the tone for a nostalgic, cinematic tribute to one of India’s pioneering auteurs.
