V. Shantaram
V. Shantaram | |
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Shantaram in 1938 | |
| Born | Shantaram Rajaram Vankudre 18 November 1901 |
| Died | 30 October 1990 (aged 88) Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Other names | Annasaheb |
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| Years active | 1921–1987 |
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| Awards | Best Director 1957 Jhanak Jhanak Payal Baaje Best Film 1958 Do Aankhen Barah Haath Dadasaheb Phalke Award 1985 Padma Vibhushan 1992 |
Shantaram Rajaram Vankudre (18 November 1901 – 30 October 1990), also known as V. Shantaram or Shantaram Bapu, was an Indian film director, producer, screenwriter, and actor known for his work in Hindi and Marathi films. He is best known for films such as Dr. Kotnis Ki Amar Kahani (1946), Amar Bhoopali (1951), Jhanak Jhanak Payal Baaje (1955), Do Aankhen Barah Haath (1957), Navrang (1959), Duniya Na Mane (1937), Pinjara (1972), Chani, Iye Marathiche Nagari and Zunj.