 "'Kantara' star Rishab Shetty praises Siddhant Chaturvedi's first look from legendary filmmaker V Shantaram's biopic")
Siddhant Chaturvedi, who is leading the upcoming biopic on legendary filmmaker V. Shantaram, continues to impress with his striking first look — and the industry is taking notice. Adding to the growing praise, filmmaker-actor Rishab Shetty gave a big shout-out to Siddhant by sharing his poster on his Instagram Story. Siddhant later took to his own Instagram to respond, writing, “Means a lot coming from you sir ❤️🙏.”
With the first look already sparking conversations, Siddhant’s intense screen presence, authentic period styling, and committed approach have positioned this as one of the most ambitious roles of his career. The industry’s enthusiastic response — including Rishab’s public show of support — further fuels the anticipation surrounding Siddhant’s portrayal.
As Siddhant steps into the shoes of one of Indian cinema’s greatest visionaries, the V. Shantaram biopic is quickly shaping up to be one of the year’s most awaited films, with Siddhant Chaturvedi firmly at its centre.
The newly released poster presents Siddhant in a striking, era-specific look that mirrors the intensity, vision and creative rebellion associated with V. Shantaram. From the posture to the gaze to the fierce creative energy, Siddhant has absorbed Shantaram’s aura so completely that the line between actor and icon feels almost blurred.
Speaking about taking on the role, Siddhant Chaturvedi said, “It’s a great responsibility and an honour to be stepping into the shoes of an iconic filmmaker who revolutionised Indian cinema for generations to come.”
V. Shantaram traces the extraordinary journey of the auteur — from the silent-film era to the evolution of sound and colour — highlighting his pioneering storytelling, fearless innovation and enduring cultural impact.