About

Known credits:
53
Birthday:
1901-11-19
Place of birth:
Kolhapur, Bombay Presidency, British India
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Shantaram Rajaram Vankudre

Overview

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

Known for

Acting
1957 Do Ankhen Barah Haath Actor Jailer Adinath (as V. Shantaram) 59
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1955 Nightmare in Red China Actor Dr. Kotnis N/A
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1952 Shadow Actor Deepak (as V. Shantaram) N/A
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1946 Dr. Kotnis Ki Amar Kahani Actor Dwarkanath Kotnis 58
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1925 The Indian Shylock: The Original Silent Version Actor N/A
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1921 Surekha Haran Actor N/A
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Directing
1986 Fire Directing Director N/A
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1977 Chaani Directing Director N/A
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1975 Chandanachi Choli Anga Anga Jali Directing Director N/A
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1972 Pinjra Directing Director 59
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1971 Jal Bin Machhli Nritya Bin Bijli Directing Director N/A
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1966 Girl From Sahyadri Directing Director N/A
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1964 Geet Gaaya Pattharonne Directing Director 58
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1963 Sehra Directing Director N/A
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1959 Navrang Directing Director 58
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1957 Do Ankhen Barah Haath Directing Director 59
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1955 Jhanak Jhanak Payal Baaje Directing Director 58
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1955 Nightmare in Red China Directing Director N/A
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1954 Subah Ka Tara Directing Director 58
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1953 Surang Directing Director N/A
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1953 Teen Batti Char Raasta Directing Director N/A
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1952 Amar Bhoopali Directing Director 59
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1952 Shadow Directing Director N/A
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1950 Dahej Directing Director N/A
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1949 Apna Desh Directing Director N/A
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1947 Lok Shahir Ram Joshi Directing Director N/A
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1946 Dr. Kotnis Ki Amar Kahani Directing Director 58
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1943 Shakuntala Directing Director N/A
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1941 Padosi Directing Director N/A
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1941 Shejari Directing Director N/A
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1939 Manoos Directing Director 58
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1939 Life's for Living: Aadmi Directing Director N/A
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1937 Kunku Directing Director 59
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1937 Duniya Na Mane Directing Director N/A
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1936 Amar Jyoti Directing Director N/A
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1935 Chandrasena Directing Director N/A
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1935 Dharmatma Directing Director 58
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1934 Amrit Manthan Directing Director 58
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1933 Sinhagad Directing Director N/A
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1932 Indrasabha Directing Director N/A
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1932 King of Ayodhya Directing Director N/A
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1932 Agnikankan: The Branded Oath Directing Director N/A
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Writing
1975 Chandanachi Choli Anga Anga Jali Writing Story N/A
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1959 Navrang Writing Screenplay 58
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1953 Teen Batti Char Raasta Writing Writer N/A
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1934 Amrit Manthan Writing Writer 58
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Production
1975 Chandanachi Choli Anga Anga Jali Production Producer N/A
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1972 Pinjra Production Producer 59
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1971 Jal Bin Machhli Nritya Bin Bijli Production Producer N/A
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1963 Sehra Production Producer N/A
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1953 Teen Batti Char Raasta Production Producer N/A
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1949 Apna Desh Production Producer N/A
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1943 Shakuntala Production Producer N/A
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