Shantaram Rajaram Vankudre
Directing
Born 1901-11-19
Died 1990-10-30
Kolhapur, Bombay Presidency, British India
41 credits
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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 ππ«ππ¬π’πππ§π π¨π πππππ ππ«π¨π¦ ππππ ππ¨ ππππ. 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, Indiaβs 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
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Filmography
Directing
38 credits
Pinjra
Apna Desh
Indrasabha
Manoos
Chandrasena
King of Ayodhya
Kunku
Shakuntala
Sinhagad
Sairandhri
Life's for Living: Aadmi
Marriage of Children
Sehra
Navrang
Agnikankan: The Branded Oath
Dharmatma
Fire
Amrit Manthan
Do Ankhen Barah Haath
Lok Shahir Ram Joshi
Teen Batti Char Raasta
Jhanak Jhanak Payal Baaje
Geet Gaaya Pattharonne
Subah Ka Tara
Dr. Kotnis Ki Amar Kahani
Dahej
Shadow
Amar Bhoopali
Stree
Boond Jo Ban Gayee Moti
Shejari
Padosi
Jal Bin Machhli Nritya Bin Bijli
Nightmare in Red China
Girl From Sahyadri
Amar Jyoti
Surang
Chaani
Producing
6 credits
Writing
5 credits
Navrang
Amrit Manthan
Teen Batti Char Raasta
Geet Gaaya Pattharonne
Chandanachi Choli Anga Anga Jali
Acting
4 credits
Other credits
2 credits
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