Bollywood veteran Kabir Bedi to play Sage Kashyapa in Tollywood’s “Shaakuntalam”, reveal makers

As the highly anticipated Tollywood movie “Shaakuntalam” starring Samantha Ruth Prabhu gears up for theatrical release in April, the excitement around the film continues to build. In a recent announcement, the makers of the movie have revealed that Bollywood veteran Kabir Bedi will be playing the role of ancient sage Kashyapa in the Gunasekhar directorial.

“Among the Saptarishis of the Rig Veda… The sage from who’s name the magnificent region of ‘Kashmir’ derives its name… A prime figure in this tale of Shakuntala-Dushyant. @iKabirBedi as Sage Kashyapa. #Shaakuntalam,” the makers, Guna Teamworks tweeted on Tuesday.

“Shaakuntalam” is a retelling of the classic tale of Shakuntala and Dushyant, the parents of Bharat, after whom Bharatvarsh or India derives its name. Director and filmmaker Gunasekhar, known for his historical dramas, previously directed the acclaimed film “Rudhramadevi” in 2015, which chronicled the life of the famed Kakateeya queen who ruled over present-day Telangana. His 2003 directorial “Okkadu”, starring Mahesh Babu, was also a massive hit.

With Kabir Bedi’s addition to the already star-studded cast, including Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Dev Mohan, “Shaakuntalam” is shaping up to be one of the most highly anticipated Tollywood films of the year. Fans can’t wait to see how the talented cast and crew bring this timeless tale to life on the big screen.