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Tamannaah Bhatia Embodies Actress Jayashree in V. Shantaram Biopic
9 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Tamannaah Bhatia stars as Jayashree, V. Shantaram's accomplished actress wife.
- The biopic traces V. Shantaram's journey from silent films to influential auteur.
- Director Abhijeet Shirish Deshpande previously helmed 'Ani... Dr. Kashinath Ghanekar'.
A new biopic, 'V. Shantaram,' is set to honor the legendary Indian filmmaker V. Shantaram, with Siddhant Chaturvedi already confirmed to play the titular role. The latest announcement reveals Tamannaah Bhatia will star as Jayashree, V. Shantaram's second wife and a renowned actress. Bhatia's portrayal promises to capture the elegance of a star from cinema's golden era.
The film, directed by Abhijeet Shirish Deshpande, aims to trace V. Shantaram's remarkable journey through Indian cinema, from his early days in the silent era to his status as an influential auteur. Shantaram's impactful films like 'Jhanak Jhanak Payal Baaje' and 'Do Aankhen Barah Haath' are highlighted.
Bhatia described her role as a significant responsibility, expressing honor in bringing Jayashree's grace and legacy to the screen. The producers anticipate this will be Bhatia's most ambitious film, leveraging her versatile acting and charismatic presence to do justice to the revered filmmaker's story.
