Tamannaah Bhatia is set to star opposite Siddhant Chaturvedi in V Shantaram, an upcoming biographical drama detailing the life of the legendary filmmaker.
Written and directed by Abhijeet Shirish Deshpande, the film will chronicle V Shantaram's remarkable influence on Indian cinema, tracing his journey from the silent film era through the introduction of sound and colour, cementing his legacy as one of the nation's most pivotal auteurs.
In the film, Bhatia will essay the role of Jayashree, an actor known for her work in “Dr. Kotnis Ki Amar Kahani”, “Shakuntala”, “Chandra Rao More” and “Dahej”.
Jayashree was also V Shantaram’s second wife and an influential figure in his cinematic journey.
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“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, as she has been part of such legendary projects and the amount of grace she had was surreal," Bhatia said in a statement.
"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," she added.
"V Shantaram" is presented by Rajkamal Entertainment, Camera Take Films, and Roaring Rivers Productions and produced by Rahul Kiran Shantaram, Subhash Kale and Sarita Ashwin Varde.
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