
Person
Shantaram Rajaram Vankudre
Directing
- Known for
- Directing
- Born
- Nov 19, 1901
- Died
- Oct 30, 1990
- From
- Kolhapur, Bombay Presidency, British India
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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Do Ankhen Barah Haath

Dr. Kotnis Ki Amar Kahani
Subah Ka Tara
Surekha Haran

The Indian Shylock: The Original Silent Version

Shadow

Nightmare in Red China

Indrasabha

Sinhagad

Amar Jyoti

Chandanachi Choli Anga Anga Jali

Kunku

Navrang
Manoos

Padosi

Amar Bhoopali

Amrit Manthan

Lok Shahir Ram Joshi