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Siddhant Chaturvedi Becomes V Shantaram
1 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Siddhant Chaturvedi will portray iconic filmmaker V Shantaram.
- Film titled 'V Shantaram: The Rebel of India Cinema'.
- The biopic spans V Shantaram's career from silent era to sound.

A biographical film celebrating the life of renowned filmmaker V Shantaram is now in production, with actor Siddhant Chaturvedi cast in the titular role. The project, officially titled 'V Shantaram: The Rebel of India Cinema,' recently unveiled its first-look poster, signaling the commencement of its promotional activities. The film promises to be a comprehensive journey through Shantaram's impactful career, covering pivotal eras of Indian filmmaking.
Chaturvedi has spoken about the immense honor and significant responsibility that comes with portraying V Shantaram, describing the role as his most transformative acting experience to date. He was deeply moved by Shantaram's perseverance and visionary approach to cinema, lessons he intends to carry forward. Director Abhijeet Shirish Deshpande noted Shantaram's profound influence on Indian filmmaking.
The narrative will explore V Shantaram's evolution as a filmmaker, from the early days of silent films to the revolutionary introduction of sound and color. This ambitious project is brought to audiences by Rajkamal Entertainment, Camera Take Films, and Roaring Rivers Productions, with a dedicated team of producers and writers.