Updated On: 09 December, 2025 07:27 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Tamannaah Bhatia joins Siddhant Chaturvedi in the V. Shantaram biopic, playing iconic actress Jayashree. Her first look in a traditional saree evokes classic-era elegance. The film traces Shantaram’s pioneering journey in Indian cinema

Tamannaah Bhatia
Tamannaah Bhatia is set to bring the golden era of Indian cinema alive as she joins Siddhant Chaturvedi in the biopic on legendary filmmaker V. Shantaram. The actress will portray Jayashree, an iconic star of her time and Shantaram’s second wife, whose presence played a significant role in both his personal life and creative journey.
The makers recently unveiled Tamannaah’s first-look poster, and it instantly caught everyone’s attention. Dressed in a traditional pink Nauvari saree, she channels the elegance, charm and quiet strength associated with the classic film era. The vintage aesthetic of the poster, combined with her poised expression, reflects Jayashree’s stature as a beloved actress and a powerful woman behind one of Indian cinema’s biggest legacies.