Tamannaah Bhatia joins Siddhant Chaturvedi in V Shantaram biopic

Tamannaah Bhatia joins Siddhant Chaturvedi in the biopic V Shantaram directed by Abhijeet Deshpande. The film chronicles the legendary filmmaker's life and seminal contributions to Indian cinema.

Tamannaah Bhatia; Siddhant Chaturvedi in and as V Shantaram

Tamannaah Bhatia has been cast in the upcoming biopic based on the life of legendary filmmaker V. Shantaram, titled V Shantaram sources confirm. The actor joins Siddhant Chaturvedi, who has already been revealed to play the lead part, in the cast.

First look unveiled

The first-look poster of the film featuring Chaturvedi has been unveiled today, and with Tamannaah Bhatia on board, the project, which will chronicle the pioneer's life and groundbreaking contributions to cinema, is sure to be an exciting one.

An insider with knowledge of the production shared information about Bhatia's role and involvement. The source told Bollywood Hungama, "Tamannaah Bhatia is on a high at present and has proved that she can essay varied kinds of roles. Just like Siddhant Chaturvedi, Tamannaah also essays a real-life character, and moreover, it's a crucial role in the narrative. Tamannaah is excited, as the role is challenging, and viewers would get to see her in a new light."

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Abhijeet Deshpande set to direct

Abhijeet Deshpande, a renowned filmmaker in Marathi and Hindi cinema, is slated to direct the film. The 2018 Marathi biopic Ani... Dr Kashinath Ghanekar was directed by him, who had worked on earlier projects, including Natsamrat (2016), a noteworthy Marathi film, and is among his writing credits. He has also contributed to Hindi films, including Table No. 21 (2013) and Wazir (2016), as well as the web series Breathe (2018).

V Shantaram directed seminal films like Jhanak Jhanak Payal Baaje (1955) and Do Aankhen Barah Haath (1957) during the course of his impressive career, which the biopic seeks to document. His meteoric climb from obscurity to fame will be the story's central focus.

Historical importance

An earlier source highlighted the film's historical importance. They said that with this film, the next generation will learn about the outstanding contribution of V. Shantaram to Indian cinema. In V Shantaram people shall see how this man—born into extreme poverty in Kolhapur—learns to make films in Pune under Baburao Painter and then goes on to make an indelible impression on the Hindi film industry with hits like Do Aankhen Barah Haath (1957), Jhanak Jhanak Payal Baaje (1955), and many more. Furthermore, people will learn from this movie that he was a trailblazer. The biopic will therefore be a fun, dramatic, and educational experience.

V Shantaram was an influential figure in the early days of Indian cinema, and this production aims to give a fascinating and all-encompassing look at his life, including his work as an actor, producer, and director. There has been no announcement regarding the start of manufacturing or a release date as of yet.

FAQs:

Q: Who is cast as V Shantaram in the biopic?

A: Siddhant Chaturvedi has been cast to play the titular role of the legendary filmmaker V Shantaram in the upcoming biopic.

Q: Which actress has joined the cast of the V Shantaram biopic?

A: Actress Tamannaah Bhatia has joined the cast of the V Shantaram biopic. Sources confirm she will be playing a crucial real-life character in the narrative alongside Siddhant Chaturvedi.

Q: Who is directing the V Shantaram biopic?

A: The film is set to be directed by Abhijeet Deshpande, a filmmaker known for his work in Marathi and Hindi cinema. Deshpande previously directed the successful Marathi biopic, Ani... Dr Kashinath Ghanekar (2018).

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