Kiran Shantaram backs Siddhant Chaturvedi for V Shantaram biopic; hopes for November 18, 2026 release A significant moment celebrating cinema heritage unfolded recently when veteran film personality Kiran Shantaram spoke about the upcoming biopic on legendary filmmaker V. Shantaram while presenting an award to actor Siddhant Chaturvedi at a public event. Addressing the audience, Kiran Shantaram shared that the film is being developed as a tribute to his father’s towering 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 across eras — from silent cinema to the arrival of sound and colour. 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, marking the historic milestone year. At the same event, Shantaram also expressed confidence in Siddhant Chaturvedi, who will portray the celebrated filmmaker on screen. The actor has been chosen to step into the role of V. Shantaram in the upcoming biographical drama that will explore the filmmaker’s artistic journey and revolutionary impact on Indian cinema. 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 soc... #Siddhant_Chaturvedi #Kiran_Shantaram #Shantaram #backs_Siddhant #personality_Kiran #significant_moment #moment_celebrating #heritage_unfolded #unfolded_recently #Shantaram_backs
