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. 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). 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. TMDB mini biography by: Ashvin Borad
Personal Details
Also Known As
Movies (40)
Fire
Director (Directing)
1986
Chaani
Director (Directing)
1977
Chandanachi Choli Anga Anga Jali
Producer (Production)
1975
Pinjra
Director (Directing)
1972
Jal Bin Machhli Nritya Bin Bijli
Director (Directing)
1971
Boond Jo Ban Gayee Moti
Director (Directing)
1967
Girl From Sahyadri
Director (Directing)
1966
Geet Gaaya Pattharonne
Director (Directing)
1965
Sehra
Director (Directing)
1963
Navrang
Director (Directing)
1959
Do Ankhen Barah Haath
as Jailer Adinath (as V. Shantaram)
1957
Jhanak Jhanak Payal Baaje
Director (Directing)
1955
Nightmare in Red China
as Dr. Kotnis
1955
Subah Ka Tara
1954
Surang
Director (Directing)
1953
Teen Batti Char Raasta
Director (Directing)
1953
Amar Bhoopali
Director (Directing)
1952
Shadow
as Deepak (as V. Shantaram)
1952
Dahej
Director (Directing)
1950
Apna Desh
Director (Directing)
1949
Lok Shahir Ram Joshi
Director (Directing)
1947
Dr. Kotnis Ki Amar Kahani
as Dwarkanath Kotnis
1946
Shakuntala
Director (Directing)
1943
Padosi
Director (Directing)
1941
Shejari
Director (Directing)
1941
Manoos
Director (Directing)
1939
Life's for Living: Aadmi
Director (Directing)
1939
Kunku
Director (Directing)
1937
Marriage of Children
Director (Directing)
1937
Amar Jyoti
Director (Directing)
1936
Chandrasena
Director (Directing)
1935
Dharmatma
Director (Directing)
1935
Amrit Manthan
Director (Directing)
1934
Sinhagad
Director (Directing)
1933
Sairandhri
Director (Directing)
1933
Indrasabha
Director (Directing)
1932
King of Ayodhya
Director (Directing)
1932
Agnikankan: The Branded Oath
Director (Directing)
1932
The Indian Shylock: The Original Silent Version
1925
Surekha Haran
1921