The announcement of the biographical drama on cinema titan V.Shantaram who brought a complete renaissance to the world of movies has created a massive stir. The makers recently announced Siddhant Chaturvedi taking on the most transformative role of his career, as he brings to life the pioneering filmmaker, social reformer and artistic revolutionary V. Shantaram, long hailed as the original rebel of Indian cinema. Now the makers have unveiled a riveting poster of Tamannaah Bhatia as Jayashree, the accomplished actress highly acclaimed for her work in unforgettable movies like Dr. Kotnis ki Amar Kahani, Shakuntala, Chandra Rao More, Dahej and more. Tamannaah is all set to bring the character of this legendary actress on screen and also was V. Shantaram’s second wife.
Tamannaah shines in the poster as Jayashree, draped in a gorgeous pink Nauvari saree that highlights her effortless grace. The moment you see it, you are transported to the vintage era. The film titled, V. Shantaram, is a historical biographical drama that honours the life, spirit and cinematic uprising sparked by one of India’s most visionary storyteller.The film traces his remarkable journey from the silent era to his emergence as one of the most influential auteurs in Indian cinematic history.
“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. 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.” – Tamannaah Bhatia
Presented by Rajkamal Enterttainment, Camera Take Films, and Roaring Rivers Production V. Shantaram is produced by Rahul Kiran Shantaram, Subhash Kale and Sarita Ashwin Varde and directed by Abhijeet Shirish Despande.