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Shantaram Rajaram Vankudre

Director, Producer, Actor, Writer, Editor, Additional Credits
Born November 19, 1901Died October 30, 1990 (88 years)
Shri Shantaram Rajaram Vankudre, popularly known as Annasaheb, was born in Kolhapur, Maharashtra, and was a legendary figure in Indian cinema. Beginning his journey during the silent film era, he evolved into a visionary filmmaker, actor, director, writer, and producer in both Hindi and Marathi cinema. He was instrumental in shaping early Indian filmmaking with socially relevant and technically innovative movies.

He also served as the 饾悘饾惈饾悶饾惉饾悽饾悵饾悶饾惂饾惌 饾惃饾悷 饾悎饾悓饾悘饾悘饾悁 饾悷饾惈饾惃饾惁 饾煆饾煑饾煉饾煄 饾惌饾惃 饾煆饾煑饾煉饾煉. His legacy continues through the V. Shantaram Awards and his enduring influence on Indian filmmaking.After parting ways with Prabhat Films, he founded Rajkamal Kalamandir in 1942, which became one of the most respected production houses in Mumbai. His iconic films like "Do Aankhen Barah Haath", "Jhanak Jhanak Payal Baaje", and "Dr. Kotnis Ki Amar Kahani" not only won National Awards but also gained international acclaim.

In recognition of his extraordinary contribution to Indian cinema, he was honored with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, India鈥檚 highest film honor. The Government of India also issued a commemorative postage stamp in his name. The Government of Maharashtra further commemorates his legacy through the Chhatrapati V. Shantaram Jeevan Gaurav Puraskar (Lifetime Achievement Award). -TMDB mini biography by: Ashvin Borad

Known For

  • Do Ankhen Barah Haath
  • Pinjra
  • Navrang
  • Palatak
  • Jhanak Jhanak Payal Baaje
  • Dr. Kotnis Ki Amar Kahani
  • Geet Gaaya Pattharon Ne
  • Kunku
  • Toofan Aur Deeya
  • Manoos
  • Sehra
  • Boond Jo Ban Gayee Moti
  • Shejari
  • Jal Bin Machhli Nritya Bin Bijli
  • Chaani
  • Three Lights and Four Streets
  • Dahej
  • Ayodhyecha Raja
  • Amrit Manthan
  • Chandrasena
  • Sinhagad

Filmography

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