Known For
Directing
Born
Nov 19, 1901
Died
Oct 30, 1990
Place of Birth
Kolhapur, Bombay Presidency, British India
Credits
41 titles
Shantaram Rajaram Vankudre
Biography
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
Known For
Filmography
Fire
Director
Chaani
Director
Chandanachi Choli Anga Anga Jali
Producer
Pinjra
Director
Jal Bin Machhli Nritya Bin Bijli
Director
Boond Jo Ban Gayee Moti
Director
Girl From Sahyadri
Director
Geet Gaaya Pattharonne
Director
Sehra
Director
Stree
Director
Do Ankhen Barah Haath
Jailer Adinath (as V. Shantaram)
Navrang
Director
Jhanak Jhanak Payal Baaje
Director
Nightmare in Red China
Dr. Kotnis
Subah Ka Tara
Surang
Director
Teen Batti Char Raasta
Director
Amar Bhoopali
Director
Shadow
Deepak (as V. Shantaram)
Dahej
Director
Apna Desh
Director
Lok Shahir Ram Joshi
Director
Dr. Kotnis Ki Amar Kahani
Dwarkanath Kotnis
Shakuntala
Director
Padosi
Director
Shejari
Director
Manoos
Director
Life's for Living: Aadmi
Director
Kunku
Director
Marriage of Children
Director
Amar Jyoti
Director
Chandrasena
Director
Dharmatma
Director
Amrit Manthan
Director
Sinhagad
Director
Sairandhri
Director
Indrasabha
Director
King of Ayodhya
Director
Agnikankan: The Branded Oath
Director
The Indian Shylock: The Original Silent Version
Surekha Haran