Shantaram Rajaram Vankudre(1901-1990)

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.