Shantaram Rajaram Vankudre
- Known for
- Directing
- Born
- November 19, 1901, Kolhapur, Bombay Presidency, British India
- Died
- October 30, 1990
- Movies
- 46
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
Best-Known Movies
Filmography
| 1960 | Do Ankhen Barah Haath | Jailer Adinath (as V. Shantaram) |
| 1955 | Nightmare in Red China | Dr. Kotnis |
| 1954 | Subah Ka Tara | |
| 1952 | Shadow | Deepak (as V. Shantaram) |
| 1946 | Dr. Kotnis Ki Amar Kahani | Dwarkanath Kotnis |
| 1925 | The Indian Shylock: The Original Silent Version | |
| 1921 | Surekha Haran |
Directing, Writing & Producing
| 1986 | Fire | Director |
| 1977 | Chaani | Director |
| 1975 | Chandanachi Choli Anga Anga Jali | Producer, Director |
| 1972 | Pinjra | Director, Producer |
| 1971 | Jal Bin Machhli Nritya Bin Bijli | Director, Producer |
| 1967 | Boond Jo Ban Gayee Moti | Director |
| 1966 | Girl From Sahyadri | Director |
| 1965 | Geet Gaaya Pattharonne | Director, Writer |
| 1963 | Sehra | Director, Producer |
| 1961 | Stree | Director |
| 1960 | Do Ankhen Barah Haath | Director |
| 1959 | Navrang | Director, Screenplay |
| 1955 | Jhanak Jhanak Payal Baaje | Director |
| 1955 | Nightmare in Red China | Director |
| 1954 | Subah Ka Tara | Director |
| 1953 | Surang | Director |
| 1953 | Teen Batti Char Raasta | Director, Writer, Producer |
| 1952 | Amar Bhoopali | Director |
| 1952 | Shadow | Director |
| 1950 | Dahej | Director |
| 1949 | Apna Desh | Director, Producer |
| 1947 | Lok Shahir Ram Joshi | Director |
| 1946 | Dr. Kotnis Ki Amar Kahani | Director |
| 1943 | Shakuntala | Director, Producer |
| 1941 | Padosi | Director |
| 1941 | Shejari | Director |
| 1939 | Manoos | Director |
| 1939 | Life's for Living: Aadmi | Director |
| 1937 | Kunku | Director |
| 1937 | Marriage of Children | Director |
| 1936 | Amar Jyoti | Director |
| 1935 | Chandrasena | Director |
| 1935 | Dharmatma | Director |
| 1934 | Amrit Manthan | Director, Writer |
| 1933 | Sinhagad | Director |
| 1933 | Sairandhri | Director |
| 1932 | Indrasabha | Director |
| 1932 | King of Ayodhya | Director |
| 1932 | Agnikankan: The Branded Oath | Director |
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