Director
Shantaram Rajaram Vankudre
124 years ยท Kolhapur, Bombay Presidency, British India ยท 34 films
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 ๐๐ซ๐๐ฌ๐ข๐๐๐ง๐ญ ๐จ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ ๐๐๐๐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐๐๐. 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, Indiaโs 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 for
Filmography 34
Chaani
1977 ยท Director
Chandanachi Choli Anga Anga Jali
1975 ยท Producer, Director
Pinjra
1972 ยท Director, Producer
Boond Jo Ban Gayee Moti
1967 ยท Director
Girl From Sahyadri
1966 ยท Director
Geet Gaaya Pattharonne
1965 ยท Director, Writer
Sehra
1963 ยท Producer, Director
Stree
1961 ยท Director
Do Ankhen Barah Haath
1960 ยท Jailer Adinath (as V. Shantaram), Director
Navrang
1959 ยท Director, Screenplay
Jhanak Jhanak Payal Baaje
1955 ยท Director
Nightmare in Red China
1955 ยท Dr. Kotnis, Director
On Cultpix
Surang
1953 ยท Director
Teen Batti Char Raasta
1953 ยท Director, Writer
Amar Bhoopali
1952 ยท Director
Shadow
1952 ยท Deepak (as V. Shantaram), Director
Dahej
1950 ยท Director
Apna Desh
1949 ยท Director, Producer
Lok Shahir Ram Joshi
1947 ยท Director
Dr. Kotnis Ki Amar Kahani
1946 ยท Dwarkanath Kotnis, Director
Shakuntala
1943 ยท Director, Producer
Padosi
1941 ยท Director
Kunku
1937 ยท Director
Marriage of Children
1937 ยท Director