Indian cinema marks a significant moment as Siddhant Chaturvedi unveils the first look poster of his most ambitious role yet — portraying the legendary filmmaker V. Shantaram in the upcoming biographical drama V. Shantaram. Bollywood Hungama was among the first to break the news last month about Siddhant stepping into this iconic character.
The newly released poster captures Siddhant in a meticulously crafted, era-accurate look that embodies the intensity, visionary spirit, and creative defiance synonymous with V. Shantaram. From his posture to his gaze, Siddhant channels the filmmaker’s powerful aura so convincingly that the boundary between actor and icon almost fades away. This transformation marks a major milestone in Siddhant’s career as he takes on the life of a filmmaker who profoundly shaped Indian cinema’s language over decades.
Reflecting on the role, Siddhant shared exclusively, “It’s a great responsibility and an honour to be stepping into the shoes of an iconic filmmaker who revolutionised Indian cinema for generations to come.”V. Shantaram traces the extraordinary journey of the cinematic pioneer — from the silent film era through the advent of sound and colour — highlighting his groundbreaking storytelling, fearless innovation, and lasting cultural impact.
The poster was shared on social media which seems to be going on viral, have a look as under:
#SiddhantChaturvedi as actor-filmmaker V Shantaram’s biopic drama titled #VShantaram.
It chronicles the visionary filmmaker’s illustrious journey – from the silent era to the arrival of sound, and eventually, to the age of colour cinema. pic.twitter.com/GCeDydEimh
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The film is written and directed by Abhijeet Shirish Deshpande, and presented by Rajkamal Entertainment, Camera Take Films, and Roaring Rivers Productions. It is produced by Rahul Kiran Shantaram, Subhash Kale, and Sarita Ashwin Varde.
With this announcement and poster reveal, Siddhant Chaturvedi signals a powerful new chapter in his career as he brings one of Indian cinema’s most influential visionaries to life on screen.
