India, Nov. 12 -- A new biopic about the life of movie pioneer V. Shantaram will star Siddhant Chaturvedi. Chitrapati V Shantaram is the working title of the film's script, and the production is now underway.

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Chaturvedi, who gained prominence with his 2019 debut in Gully Boy and made a significant impact in Dhadak 2 (2025), will portray the legendary filmmaker, actor, producer, and writer. A source familiar with the project verified a report in Bollywood Hungama, highlighting the magnitude of th...