Shantaram Rajaram Vankudre (18 November 1901 – 30 October 1990), referred to as
V. Shantaram, was an Indian
filmmaker,
film producer and actor. He is most known 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.