V. Shantaram: Tamannaah Bhatia's first look as Jayashree radiates vintage charm in epic biopic
V. Shantaram epic biopic celebrates the life and legacy of one of Indian cinema’s most revolutionary filmmakers, Vishnupant Damodar Shantaram. Tamannaah Bhatia stars as Jayashree in the film.
Last Updated: 12.30 PM, Dec 09, 2025
The epic biographical drama based on the life of pioneering filmmaker V. Shantaram is all set to be released soon. V. Shantaram (1901–1990) was an iconic Indian filmmaker known for blending art, social reform, music, and innovation in his films. He is often celebrated as the “original rebel of Indian cinema." The biopic stars Siddhant Chaturvedi and Tamannaah Bhatia in the lead roles. After unveiling the first look poster of Siddhant Chaturvedi, the makers shared Tamannaah Bhatia's look as Jayashree from the biopic.
Tamannaah Bhatia as Jayashree in V. Shantaram biopic
Jayashree (Jayashree Kamulkar) was an accomplished Indian actress and V. Shantaram’s second wife. She was admired for her beauty, grace, and powerful screen presence during the 1940s and 1950s. Tamannaah as Jayashree looks aesthetic. She is seen draped in a gorgeous pink Nauvari saree that effortlessly showcases her beauty and grace.
Meanwhile, Siddhant Chaturvedi plays the lead role in the film V. Shantaram.
Tamannaah Bhatia on Jayashree role
Speaking about her character in V. Shantaram biopic, Tamannaah said that it’s a great responsibility to portray a character rooted in one of the most influential eras of our cinema. She feels immensely honoured to bring to life Jayashree, as she has been part of such legendary projects and the amount of grace she had was surreal.
"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. Bringing a piece of that legacy to the screen is truly a special feeling, and I am thankful for the makers of V Shantaram to see me as Jayashree," Bhatia said.
More about V. Shantaram biopic
Abhijeet Shirish Deshpande, the director of the film, said that V. Shantaram has been a huge source of inspiration for him as a filmmaker. His courage to experiment and his vision shaped so much of the cinema.
"Telling his story is an honour, and I hope we do justice to the man behind the legend. With this first poster, we are sharing a glimpse of that journey, with Siddhant Chaturvedi stepping into a role we always believed he was meant to play," Deshpande added.
Meanwhile, V. Shantaram is produced by Rahul Kiran Shantaram, Subhash Kale and Sarita Ashwin Varde.
V. Shantaram FAQs:
Q: Who is playing the role of V. Shantaram in the biopic?
A: The role of the pioneering filmmaker V. Shantaram will be played by actor Siddhant Chaturvedi. He was officially confirmed for the titular role with the recent unveiling of the announcement poster.
Q: What is the title of the V. Shantaram biopic?
A: The biographical drama is eponymously titled V. Shantaram. It centers on the life of the legendary filmmaker and "original rebel of Indian cinema."
Q: Who is the writer and director of the V. Shantaram biopic?
A: The film is both written and directed by Abhijeet Shirish Deshpande. Deshpande has expressed that V. Shantaram has been a great source of inspiration for him as a filmmaker.