Mumbai, Dec. 16 -- Tamannaah Bhatia's first look as Jayashree from the upcoming V Shantaram biopic has sparked interest in the iconic actress who turned from co-star to confidante as V Shantaram's co-star, collaborator and second wife. The pan-Indian versatile actress, who brings with her a rich cinematic experience of two decades, is set to capture the emotional arc of an influential figure who was the director's muse during his most happening period - proving that nobody else could pull off the character with a conviction that Tamannaah is set to bring to the fore.

The iconic actress, Jayashree, has acted across Hindi, Marathi and other regional cinema, garnering recognition for stellar performances in notable films like Shakuntala (19...