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Born: 18 Nov 1901, in Kolhapur, Bombay Presidency, British India (Now Maharashtra)
One of the most influential filmmakers of the early years of the talkie, V Shantaram’s journey spanned all the way from silent cinema .....
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1986
(Released)
Jhanjhaar
- Director | Producer | Editor
1977
(Released)
Asala Navara Nako Ga Bai
- Producer
1977
(Released)
Chaani
- Director | Editor | Screenwriter
1975
(Released)
Pallandhu Vazhga
- Story Writer
1975
(Released)
Chandnachi Choli Ang Ang Jaali
- Producer | Story Writer | Screenwriter | Editor
1975
(Released)
Zunj
- Producer | Editor
1972
(Released)
Pinjra
- Director | Screenwriter | Producer | Editor
1971
(Released)
Jal Bin Machhli Nritya Bin Bijli
- Director
1967
(Released)
Boond Jo Ban Gayi Moti
- Director
1966
(Released)
Ladki Sahyadriki
- Director | Producer | Editor
News

Article Marathi
NFAI acquires collection of 2,200 documentaries, shorts shot in 16mm
Acquired from the State Institute for Audio-Visual Education (Maharashtra), Pune, many of the films are in a sorry state, but efforts are being made to restore and preserve them.

Article Hindi Marathi
Navrang cinematographer Tyagraj Pendharkar passes away at 93
He was the son of the legendary filmmaker Bhalji Pendharkar and nephew of film personalities Baburao Pendharkar and Master Vinayak.

Article Hindi
'Everything is for sale in this wretched nation' – The prophetic words of V Shantaram’s Apna Desh (1949)
As part of our series on early Hindi films dealing with India's independence, we look back at V Shantaram's Apna Desh and its examination of the disease of corruption, which can lead the country to ruin.