Zee Studios just dropped the first look of veteran actress Shilpa Shirodkar in Jatadhara, and let’s just say—greed never looked this intense. Captioned with the ominous line, “She isn’t just driven by greed, she defines it,” the poster introduces Shirodkar as Shobha, a character whose hunger for power morphs into something far darker: tantric transformation. A return 13 years in the making, this marks a chilling and powerful comeback for the actress who once lit up 90s Bollywood—and then quietly stepped away to the UK for family life.
Jatadhara, set to release in 2025, delves into supernatural mythos surrounding the Anantha Padmanabha Swamy Temple, weaving together religious lore, mysticism, and twisted ambition. Shobha isn’t your average antagonist; her journey taps into occult practices and temple secrets, fusing history with horror. This isn’t just a villain role—it’s a full-force reintroduction of Shirodkar into cinema, and by the looks of it, she’s diving in with wicked glee.
Directed by Umesh KR Bansal (of Fateh fame), the film features a heavyweight ensemble: Sonakshi Sinha, who reportedly underwent a dramatic transformation—losing 30 kg for the role, and Sudheer Babu, adding star power from the Telugu industry. Throw in Divya Khossla and a narrative laced with myth and moral decay, and you've got a pan-Indian supernatural thriller ready to grip audiences.
For fans of Shilpa Shirodkar, this is more than nostalgia—it’s a high-stakes reinvention. And for newcomers, Jatadhara might just introduce a new cinematic archetype: the greedy mystic matriarch with a taste for power and a penchant for the paranormal. One thing’s for sure—Shobha isn’t here to play nice.
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