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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
- Spouses
- 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
- Uncle of Meenaxi.
- Grand nephew Hesh Malkar, (Mahesh) made it to the cover of Time magazine because of his hands - Malkar's hands, casting a vote, were photographed by Dennis Chalkin for the cover of Time International in May 1991, to illustrate a story on the Indian general elections. A graduate of John Strasberg School of Acting, Malkar has since appeared in several commercials including Pepsico Food's Four Seasons Rice and starred in the television soap opera. One Life to Live. "We can go for parts which call for Middle Eastern, Mediterranean or Hispanic looks, and the market is definitely opening up," he says.
- Daughter Tejashree married director Vikas Desai ( Former husband of director Aruna Raje).
- Madhura daughter of v shantaram.
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