| Name(s) |
V. SHANTARAM
(Birth name: Shantaram Rajaram Vankudre) |
| Date of
Birth |
November 18, 1901
– Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India. |
| Date of
Death |
October 30, 1990
– Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. |
|
Identity |
Indian filmmaker,
film producer and actor. |
|
Date-wise Events / Works |
- 1927: He directed his first
film, "Netaji Palkar".
- 1942: He formed "Rajkamal
Kala Mandir" in Mumbai, which soon became one of most
sophisticated studios of the country.
- 1955: All India Certificate
of Merit for Best Feature Film - Jhanak Jhanak Payal Baaje;
and President's Silver Medal for Best Feature Film in Hindi
- Jhanak Jhanak Payal Baaje.
- 1957: President's Gold
Medal for the All India Best Feature Film - Do Aankhen Barah
Haath.
- 1958: Berlin International
Film Festival, OCIC Award: Do Aankhen Barah Haath.
- 1985: He was decorated with
The Dadasaheb Phalke Award.
- 1992: He was decorated with
PADMA VIBHUSHAN by the Govt of India.
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Other Events &
Developments |
- He was fondly known as: Annasaheb.
- He is most remembered for his films like 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), Pinjra (1972), Chani, Iye
Marathiche Nagari and Zunj.
- He had a very keen interest in music and is said
to have written music for many of his music directors.
- The V. Shantaram Award was consitituted by Central
Government and Maharashtra State Government. The award is
presented annually on 18 November.
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