In the works is an exciting film about about V. Shantaram, one of the pioneers who helped shape Indian filmmaking across eras — from silent cinema to the arrival of sound and colour. Now veteran film personality Kiran Shantaram, revealed recently who will become the noted filmmaker.
And the role goes to… Siddhant Chaturvedi. The young actor has been chosen to step into the role of V. Shantaram in the upcoming real to reel drama that will explore the filmmaker’s artistic journey and revolutionary impact on Indian cinema.
At a recent event, Kiran Shantaram shared that the film is being developed as a tribute to his father’s towering legacy in Indian cinema. Speaking about the film’s intent, Shantaram said the biopic is being mounted to honour the life and contributions of the iconic filmmaker and that the team hopes to release it on November 18, 2026, honouring the 125th birth anniversary of the noted filmmaker.
At the same event, Shantaram also expressed confidence in Siddhant Chaturvedi, who will portray the celebrated filmmaker on screen. For Siddhant Chaturvedi, portraying V. Shantaram is being described as one of the most defining roles of his career. The actor, who first gained recognition with his breakthrough performance in Gully Boy, has expressed deep admiration for the legendary filmmaker’s courage and creative spirit.
The biopic aims to introduce the story of V. Shantaram to a new generation of audiences while revisiting the legacy of a filmmaker who believed cinema could be a powerful instrument for social change.
The film will chronicle the extraordinary life of the visionary director who created classics such as Do Aankhen Barah Haath, Navrang and Jhanak Jhanak Payal Baaje, films that combined social themes with cinematic experimentation and left a lasting imprint on Indian storytelling.
With the project being developed by members of the Shantaram family and industry collaborators, the film is positioned as both a cinematic tribute and a cultural milestone celebrating one of India’s most influential storytellers.
