Tamannaah Bhatia joins Siddhant Chaturvedi in V Shantaram biopic
After the announcement that Siddhant Chaturvedi will essay the legendary filmmaker V Shantaram, more casting news has emerged: Tamannaah Bhatia has come on board the project titled Chitrapati V Shantaram. Insiders say Tamannaah will portray a real-life character pivotal to the film’s narrative, offering her a challenging role that shows her in a new light.
What to expect from Tamannaah’s role
Sources suggest Tamannaah’s part is integral to the storytelling rather than a cameo — a role that demands range and brings a fresh perspective to the biopic. The buzz is that audiences will see her take on something different from her recent outings.
Director and creative team
The film is set to be directed by Abhijeet Deshpande, known for the Marathi biopic Ani… Dr. Kashinath Ghanekar (2018). Deshpande also has writing credits on memorable films such as Natsamrat, and Hindi titles including Table No. 21, Wazir and the series Breathe. His experience with biographical and dramatic storytelling makes him a natural fit for this project.
How the biopic will chart V Shantaram’s life
Chitrapati V Shantaram aims to introduce younger viewers to the filmmaker’s extraordinary journey — from growing up in poverty in Kolhapur to learning the craft under Baburao Painter in Pune, and eventually shaping Hindi cinema with classics like:
- Jhanak Jhanak Payal Baaje (1955)
- Do Aankhen Barah Haath (1957)
The film promises to underline why Shantaram is regarded as a trendsetter, blending entertainment with enlightening drama to celebrate his legacy.
Expectations and release
With Siddhant in the lead, Tamannaah in a key role and Abhijeet Deshpande directing, Chitrapati V Shantaram is shaping up to be one of the more anticipated biopics. Fans and cinephiles alike are keen to see how the team brings the life and vision of V Shantaram to the screen.
