Shantaram Rajaram Vankudre

Directing·Nov 19, 1901·Kolhapur, Bombay Presidency, British India

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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 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐌𝐏𝐏𝐀 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝟏𝟗𝟒𝟎 𝐭𝐨 𝟏𝟗𝟒𝟒. 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’s 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

Film	Credit
FFire1986 · Director	Director
Chaani1977 · Director	Director
Chandanachi Choli Anga Anga Jali1975 · Producer, Director	Producer, Director
Pinjra1972 · Director, Producer	Director, Producer
JJal Bin Machhli Nritya Bin Bijli1971 · Director, Producer	Director, Producer
Boond Jo Ban Gayee Moti1967 · Director	Director
Girl From Sahyadri1966 · Director	Director
Geet Gaaya Pattharonne1965 · Director, Writer	Director, Writer
Sehra1963 · Director, Producer	Director, Producer
Stree1961 · Director	Director
Do Ankhen Barah Haath1960 · Jailer Adinath (as V. Shantaram), Director	Jailer Adinath (as V. Shantaram), Director
Navrang1959 · Director, Screenplay	Director, Screenplay
Jhanak Jhanak Payal Baaje1955 · Director	Director
Nightmare in Red China1955 · Dr. Kotnis, Director	Dr. Kotnis, Director
SSubah Ka Tara1954 · Actor, Director	Actor, Director
Surang1953 · Director	Director
Teen Batti Char Raasta1953 · Director, Writer, Producer	Director, Writer, Producer
Amar Bhoopali1952 · Director	Director
Shadow1952 · Deepak (as V. Shantaram), Director	Deepak (as V. Shantaram), Director
Dahej1950 · Director	Director
Apna Desh1949 · Director, Producer	Director, Producer
Lok Shahir Ram Joshi1947 · Director	Director
Dr. Kotnis Ki Amar Kahani1946 · Dwarkanath Kotnis, Director	Dwarkanath Kotnis, Director
Shakuntala1943 · Director, Producer	Director, Producer
Padosi1941 · Director	Director
SShejari1941 · Director	Director
MManoos1939 · Director	Director
LLife's for Living: Aadmi1939 · Director	Director
Kunku1937 · Director	Director
Marriage of Children1937 · Director	Director
Amar Jyoti1936 · Director	Director
Chandrasena1935 · Director	Director
Dharmatma1935 · Director	Director
Amrit Manthan1934 · Director, Writer	Director, Writer
Sinhagad1933 · Director	Director
Sairandhri1933 · Director	Director
Indrasabha1932 · Director	Director
King of Ayodhya1932 · Director	Director
Agnikankan: The Branded Oath1932 · Director	Director
The Indian Shylock: The Original Silent Version1925 · Actor	Actor
SSurekha Haran1921 · Actor	Actor