Bollywood actor Siddhant Chaturvedi is all set to step into the shoes of one of Indian cinema’s most iconic visionaries. The first look of the much-awaited biopic, ‘V Shantaram’, is recently out giving fans a glimpse of Siddhant as the legendary filmmaker.
The actor shared the poster on Instagram alongside the film’s production banner, Camera Take Films. In the image, Siddhant dons traditional Indian attire and a classic Nehru cap. Standing next to a vintage film camera he exudes the aura of a man who once shaped the future of Indian cinema.
The poster’s caption reads, “The Rebel Who Redefined Indian Cinema Is Back Where He Belongs, On the Big Screen.”
Siddhant Chaturvedi on playing V Shantaram
Siddhant spoke about the immense honor of portraying V Shantaram. “Portraying V Shantaram-ji is one of the greatest honours of my life,” he said. The actor admitted that learning about Shantaram’s journey left him humbled and deeply inspired.
“He wasn’t just a pioneer in Indian and global cinema; he was a visionary who constantly pushed boundaries. Stepping into his world has been transformative for me as an actor. His life moved me and reminded me of the power of perseverance,” Siddhant added.
Director Abhijeet Shirish Despande, who is helming the project, also expressed his admiration. “V Shantaram has always been a source of inspiration for me. His courage to experiment and his innovative vision shaped Indian cinema in ways we still feel today. Telling his story is an honour. And Siddhant Chaturvedi was always the actor we felt could bring Shantaram ji to life. This poster gives a glimpse of the journey ahead,” Despande said.
Who is V Shantaram?
Born Shantaram Rajaram Vankudre in 1901, V Shantaram’s cinematic career spanned nearly seven decades. He founded Prabhat Film Company in 1929 and Rajkamal Kalamandir in 1942. He also directed the first Marathi talkie ‘Ayodhyecha Raja’ (1932).
Shantaram’s films often carried powerful social messages addressing themes like communal harmony, dowry, prisoner rehabilitation.
Some of his celebrated works include ‘Duniya Na Mane’ (1937), ‘Do Aankhen Barah Haath’ (1957), ‘Jhanak Jhanak Payal Baaje’ (1955), ‘Navrang’ (1959).
His contributions earned him India’s highest cinematic honour, the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 1985.