An important moment of celebrating cinema heritage came up recently when veteran film personality Kiran Shantaram, while presenting the award to actor Siddhant Chaturvedi at a public event, talked about the upcoming biopic on renowned filmmaker V. Shantaram.
Kiran Shantaram supports Siddhant Chaturvedi for V Shantaram biopic; Expected release on November 18, 2026
Addressing the audience, Kiran Shantaram informed that the film is being developed as a tribute to his father’s immense legacy in Indian cinema. He revealed that the project holds special significance as it coincides with the 125th birth anniversary of V. Shantaram, one of the pioneers who helped shape Indian filmmaking in every era from silent cinema to the advent of sound and colour.
Speaking about the intention of the film, Shantaram said that the biopic is being made to honor the life and contributions of the iconic filmmaker and the team hopes to release it on November 18, 2026, marking the historic milestone year.
At the same event, Shantaram also expressed confidence in Siddhant Chaturvedi, who will portray the renowned filmmaker on screen. The actor has been cast to play the role of V. Shantaram in the upcoming biographical drama that will trace the filmmaker’s artistic journey and revolutionary impact on Indian cinema.
The film will chronicle the extraordinary life of the visionary director who made classic films like Do Aankhen Barah Haath, Navrang and Jhanak Jhanak Payal Baaje, films that combined social themes with cinematic experimentation and left an indelible mark on Indian storytelling.
For Siddhant Chaturvedi, the character of V. Shantaram is said to be one of the most defining roles of his career. The actor who first gained recognition through his successful performance gully boyHas expressed deep admiration for the courage and creative spirit of the great filmmaker.
The biopic aims to present the story of V. Shantaram to a new generation of audiences while revisiting the legacy of a filmmaker who believed that cinema could be a powerful instrument for social change.
With the project being developed by Shantaram family members and industry collaborators, the film is set to serve as both a cinematic tribute and a cultural landmark celebrating one of India’s most influential storytellers.
