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A sweeping cinematic tribute to one of Indian cinema’s greatest pioneers
The upcoming biographical drama V. Shantaram is set to bring a defining chapter of Indian cinema back to the spotlight, with Tamannaah Bhatia stepping into the role of actor Jayashree, one of the most prominent faces of early Indian films and the second wife of visionary filmmaker V. Shantaram.
The film features Siddhant Chaturvedi as Shantaram and aims to recreate the world of the 1930s and 1940s with meticulous period detailing. The first-look poster of Bhatia, dressed in a classic pink Nauvari saree, offers a glimpse into the film’s commitment to authenticity and its effort to revive the visual language of early studio-era cinema.
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Jayashree, known for her performances in Dr. Kotnis Ki Amar Kahani, Shakuntala, Chandra Rao More and Dahej, remains an important figure in Shantaram’s creative journey. She shaped several landmark projects and became a key part of his evolving craft during the studio years.
The biopic covers the extraordinary life of Shantaram Rajaram Vankudre, born in 1901, whose work influenced the artistic and social fabric of Indian filmmaking. From co-founding Prabhat Film Company in 1929 to establishing Rajkamal Kalamandir in 1942, his contribution includes the first Marathi talkie Ayodhyecha Raja and acclaimed films like Duniya Na Mane, Jhanak Jhanak Payal Baaje, Do Aankhen Barah Haath and Navrang. He was honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 1985.
Written and directed by Abhijeet Shirish Deshpande, the film is produced by Rahul Kiran Shantaram, Subhash Kale and Sarita Ashwin Varde, under Rajkamal Entertainment, Camera Take Films and Roaring Rivers Productions. With Bhatia and Chaturvedi leading the cast, the film is shaping up to be a large-scale portrait of the era that laid the foundation of Indian cinema.
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