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- Shri. Shantaram Rajaram Wankudre was born in Kolhapur Maharashtra and is also known as Annasaheb. He was a prolific Indian filmmaker. Starting in silent films, he blossomed into a multi-talented director, producer, writer, and actor in Hindi and Marathi cinema. Rajkamal Kalamandir was a noted film production company and studio in Mumbai. It was established by V.Shantaram in 1942 after he left Prabhat Films. Known for impactful works like "Do Aankhen Barah Haath" and"Jhanak Jhanak Payal Baaje.He had won National awards and the Dadasaheb Phalke Award. The Government also issued a postal stamp in his honor. Gov. of Maharashtra Chhatrapati V. Shantaram Jeevangaurav Puraskar(Lifetime Achievement Award)Today, his legacy lives on through the V. Shantaram Award and foundation. He was the president of the Indian Motion Picture Producers Association ( IMPPA ) from 1940 -43 to 44.
- IMDb mini biography by: Ashvin Borad
- SpousesSandhya Shantaram(1956 - 1990) (his death)Jayashree(1941 - 1990) (his death, 3 children)Vimalabai Vankudre(1921 - 1990) (his death, 4 children)
- ChildrenTejashree VankudrePrabhatkumar VankudreSaroj VankudreMadhura JasrajCharusheela Ray
- RelativesSushant ray(Grandchild)Shubham ray(Great Grandchild)Shishya ray(Great Grandchild)Nanda Karnataki(Niece or Nephew)Siddharth(Grandchild)Nimone Shantaram(Great Grandparent)Krish Shantaram(Great Grandchild)Vinayak Karnataki(Cousin)
- Father of Rajshree
- Daughter Tejashree married director Vikas Desai ( Former husband of director Aruna Raje).
- Madhura daughter of v shantaram.
- Shanthipriya ( actress)grand daughter in law.
- Charu Sheela daughter of v shantaram.
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