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Shantaram Rajaram Vankudre
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 sil…
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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
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1986
Fire
Movie Director
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1977
Chaani
Movie Director
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1975
Chandanachi Choli Anga Anga Jali
Movie Story
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1972
Pinjra
Movie Director
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1971
Jal Bin Machhli Nritya Bin Bijli
Movie Director
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1967
Boond Jo Ban Gayee Moti
Movie Director
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1966
Girl From Sahyadri
Movie Director
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1965
Geet Gaaya Pattharonne
Movie Director
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1963
Sehra
Movie Director
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1961
Stree
Movie Director
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1960
Do Ankhen Barah Haath
Movie Jailer Adinath (as V. Shantaram)
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1959
Navrang
Movie Director
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1955
Jhanak Jhanak Payal Baaje
Movie Director
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1955
Nightmare in Red China
Movie Dr. Kotnis
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1954
Subah Ka Tara
Movie
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1953
Surang
Movie Director
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1953
Teen Batti Char Raasta
Movie Director
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1952
Amar Bhoopali
Movie Director
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1952
Shadow
Movie Deepak (as V. Shantaram)
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1950
Dahej
Movie Director
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1949
Apna Desh
Movie Director
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1947
Lok Shahir Ram Joshi
Movie Director
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1946
Dr. Kotnis Ki Amar Kahani
Movie Dwarkanath Kotnis
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1943
Shakuntala
Movie Director
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1941
Shejari
Movie Director
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1941
Padosi
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1939
Manoos
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1939
Life's for Living: Aadmi
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1937
Kunku
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1937
Marriage of Children
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1936
Amar Jyoti
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1935
Chandrasena
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1935
Dharmatma
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1934
Amrit Manthan
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1933
Sinhagad
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1933
Sairandhri
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1932
Indrasabha
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1932
King of Ayodhya
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1932
Agnikankan: The Branded Oath
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