Vikrant Massey To Star In Biopic 'White' Based On Shri Shri Ravi Shankar; Narcos Crew On Board
Vikrant Massey stars in White, a biopic on Shri Shri Ravi Shankar's peace mission in Colombia. Filming starts August 2025 with the Narcos production crew.
After months of speculation, fresh updates have emerged about White — the ambitious biopic based on the life and humanitarian work of spiritual leader Shri Shri Ravi Shankar. Fronted by Vikrant Massey, the film is now set to go on floors in August 2025, with an international crew that previously worked on the critically acclaimed series Narcos.
Initially reported by Pinkvilla earlier this year, White is being produced by filmmaker Siddharth Anand and Mahaveer Jain, with direction by Montoo Bassi. The film, however, is not a conventional cradle-to-present biopic. Instead, it is set against the harrowing backdrop of Colombia's 52-year-long civil war — an arena where Shri Shri Ravi Shankar played a significant role in fostering peace through dialogue and spiritual outreach.
A source close to the project reveals, 'Contrary to early reports suggesting a traditional biopic, White will delve into the spiritual leader's role in helping end one of the world's longest-running civil wars. To retain authenticity, the film will be shot extensively in Colombia using real locations."
What's more, the production team is going all out by roping in the crew behind Netflix's Narcos, known for its immersive portrayal of the Colombian drug war. 'The producers wanted a seasoned crew familiar with the geography, politics, and logistical challenges of filming in Colombia. The Narcos team brings invaluable experience and cinematic depth to the project," the source added.
White will largely be shot in a start-to-finish schedule in Colombia, with about 90% of the film taking place on international soil. The remaining portions are planned to be filmed at a Mumbai studio.
Vikrant Massey, known for his layered and emotionally grounded performances, is already deep in prep mode. The actor has reportedly begun intensive reading sessions and workshops with the writing and direction team to embody the role of Shri Shri Ravi Shankar with nuance and authenticity.
The film aims to strike a global chord — blending spirituality, socio-political history, and human resilience — and is expected to be one of the most significant international projects to come out of India in recent times.
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