Mumubai: Siddhant Chaturvedi is roped in to play legendary filmmaker V. Shantaram in an upcoming biopic and Fardeen Khan is also playing a pivotal role. The exclusive report confirms Siddhant will step into the shoes of the cinema pioneer, promising a fresh, modern take on one of India’s most influential directors.
Siddhant Chaturvedi best known for his breakout role as MC Sher in Gully Boy and more recently for varied choices across films and web — is being praised for his versatility and screen presence, traits that apparently convinced makers he can capture Shantaram’s charisma on screen. The makers are said to be focused on authenticity, with early casting choices signalling a balance of star power and performance-led acting.
V. Shantaram is a giant in Indian cinema and the decision to cast a young actor such as Siddhant is an indicator of the intention the team had in making the biopic not only respectful to history, but also attractive to the current generation of viewers. Fardeen Khan on board means the film is shaping up to blend nostalgia and modern cinema vitality, a combination that already has trade and fans already talking about.
About V. Shantaram
V.Shantaram (1901-1990) was an Indian director, producer, actor and writer who contributed to the early development of Hindi and Marathi cinema. His pioneering films are Duniya Na Mane (Kunku) (1937), Dr. Kotnis Ki Amar Kahani (1946), Amar Bhoopali (1951), Jhanak Jhanak Payal Baaje (1955), Do Aankhen Barah Haath (1957) and Navrang (1959); they blended social themes with powerful visuals and music. His movies tended to address social topics and glorify Indian culture by dancing and singing. Shantaram received numerous national and international awards, such as Cannes and the President Gold Medal, and was later rewarded with lifetime tributes in Indian cinema in his later film contribution. His work is still read and enjoyed due to its art and daring subjects.
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