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V. Shantaram Biopic Delayed to 2027, Director Explains
13 Aug
Summary
- The V. Shantaram biopic starring Siddhant Chaturvedi is now scheduled for 2027.
- Director Abhijeet Deshpande cited scheduling issues as the reason for the delay.
- The film will cover Shantaram's career from silent films to color cinema.
The highly anticipated biopic of legendary filmmaker V. Shantaram, starring Siddhant Chaturvedi and Tamannaah Bhatia, has been officially rescheduled to commence shooting in April 2027. Director Abhijeet Shirish Deshpande confirmed the delay, explaining that initial April 2026 plans were disrupted by a two-month setback, causing the entire schedule to become unmanageable.
Deshpande revealed that the revised production timeline will allow for outdoor sequences to be filmed first, followed by interior shoots during the monsoon season. The film promises to explore V. Shantaram's extensive career, tracing his influence from the silent film era through the introduction of sound and color in Indian cinema. His directorial achievements include acclaimed films like 'Do Aankhen Barah Haath' and 'Pinjara'.
Siddhant Chaturvedi, who portrays Shantaram, expressed his deep honor and transformative experience in taking on his first biographical role. He highlighted the filmmaker's pioneering spirit and perseverance through cinematic challenges. The project, which also features Tamannaah Bhatia as Shantaram's second wife, Jayashree, is expected to include additional prominent cast members.
