Siddhant Chaturvedi To Play Indian Cinema Icon V. Shantaram In Biopic, First Look Poster OUT Now

Indian cinema is about to witness a landmark moment as the story of the forgotten global icon V. Shantaram returns to inspire a new generation. Siddhant Chaturvedi takes on the most transformative and complex

role of his career, bringing to life the pioneering filmmaker V. Shantaram, long hailed as the original rebel of Indian cinema. The makers have unveiled Siddhant as Shantaram in the announcement poster of the epic biographical drama, eponymously titled V. Shantaram.

Siddhant Chaturvedi To Play V Shantaram In Indian Cinema Icon's Biopic

Actor Siddhant Chaturvedi said, “Portraying V. Shantaram ji is one of the greatest honours of my life. The more I read about his journey, the more humbled I felt. He wasn’t just a pioneer of Indian and global cinema, he was a visionary who kept pushing forward no matter the obstacles. Stepping into his world has been my most transformative experience as an actor. His life moved me deeply and reminded me of the power of perseverance. It’s a lesson I hope to hold close, both in my work and in every moment of my life.”Director Abhijeet Shirish Despande added, “V. Shantaram has been a huge source of inspiration for me as a filmmaker. His courage to experiment and his vision shaped so much of the cinema we know today. 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.”

More About The Film

The historical biopic showcases the colourful life and cinematic genius of one of India’s most visionary storytellers. Written and directed by Abhijeet Shirish Deshpande, the film traces his remarkable journey from the silent era to the advent of sound and eventually, colour, emerging as one of the most influential auteurs in Indian cinematic history.Presented by Rajkamal Entertainment, Camera Take Films, and Roaring Rivers Productions, V. Shantaram is produced by Rahul Kiran Shantaram, Subhash Kale, and Sarita Ashwin Varde, and directed by Abhijeet Shirish Despande.