Tamannaah Bhatia joins Shantaram biopic; dreamy 1st look out
What's the story
Baahubali actor Tamannaah Bhatia has been roped in to play Jayashree, a prominent actor and the second wife of legendary filmmaker V Shantaram aka Shantaram Rajaram Vankudre, in the upcoming biographical drama, V. Shantaram. The film stars Siddhant Chaturvedi as the titular character and is directed by Abhijeet Shirish Deshpande. The makers unveiled Bhatia's first look from the film on Tuesday.
First look
Bhatia's look pays homage to vintage Indian cinema
The poster features Bhatia in a pink Nauvari saree, paying homage to the golden era of Indian cinema. Jayashree, who starred in films like Dr. Kotnis Ki Amar Kahani, Shakuntala, Chandra Rao More, and Dahej, was an integral part of Shantaram's cinematic journey. "It's a great responsibility to portray a character rooted in one of the most influential eras of our cinema," Bhatia said about her role, per Variety.
Actor's statement
'Bringing a piece of that legacy to screen is special'
Bhatia further said, "And I feel immensely honored 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."
About Shantaram
Know more about Shantaram's legacy
Shantaram was a trailblazer in Indian cinema, with a career spanning nearly seven decades. Born in 1901, he established two major film studios, Prabhat Film Company in 1929 and Rajkamal Kalamandir in 1942, and directed the first Marathi-language talkie, Ayodhyecha Raja, in 1932. His films were known for their technical innovations and progressive social themes addressing issues like communal harmony, dowry, and prisoner rehabilitation.
Film details
'V. Shantaram' is a collaboration of multiple production houses
V. Shantaram is a joint venture between Rajkamal Entertainment, Camera Take Films, and Roaring Rivers Productions. The film will take viewers on a journey through Shantaram's life, from the silent era to his rise as one of India's most influential filmmakers. He was honored with India's highest film award, the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, in 1985.