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Reports Say Siddhant Chaturvedi to Play V. Shantaram in Biopic as Fardeen Khan Joins

The Kiran Shantaram–produced film is in pre-production with a shoot targeted in the coming months.

Overview

  • Multiple outlets report Chaturvedi has been cast as the pioneering filmmaker, with Fardeen Khan attached in a significant but undisclosed role.
  • Sources say a look-test photoshoot is complete and the team is finalizing preparations to begin filming within the next couple of months.
  • The biopic is described as a large-scale tribute intended to reintroduce V. Shantaram’s legacy to younger audiences.
  • Coverage suggests the narrative will span his decades-long career and personal life, with casting underway for actresses to portray his three wives.
  • Some reports cite a working title of “Chitrapati V Shantaram,” while the director, full cast, and a detailed production schedule remain unannounced.