From Isha to The Vvaan: Tamannaah reveals Sidharth Malhotra’s spiritual side

Meeting at Isha Foundation

Tamannaah Bhatia revealed an unexpected link with Sidharth Malhotra: she first met him years ago at the Isha Yoga Centre. The connection adds a spiritual layer to their The Vvaan partnership, especially as both actors explore stories rooted in faith and tradition.

Spiritual Shift

Tamannaah described herself as “extremely spiritual” and said her journey changed as she understood that spirituality is not about escaping life. Instead, she now sees it as accepting reality, a shift she says has made her more of a realist.

Chhath Lesson

While performing Chhath rituals for The Vvaan, Tamannaah questioned why devotees pray to the setting sun. She later saw a deeper meaning in the ritual: difficult days eventually give way to better ones, making the setting sun a metaphor for life's inevitable ups and downs.

Mainstream Backing

Tamannaah believes stories like The Vvaan need mainstream actors to reach audiences beyond those already interested in mythology and spirituality. She praised Sidharth for exploring his spiritual side and recognising that such stories need wider cinematic backing.

Rooted Cinema

The The Vvaan team took the Chhath sequence seriously, with the director, producers and writers focused on avoiding anything that could hurt devotees' sentiments. Tamannaah said the crew was urban but also deeply rooted, a balance reflected in the film's spiritual themes.