Kiran V. Shantaram (born 1942) is an Indian film personality and former Sheriff of Mumbai.[2][3]
Professional life
Shantaram made his debut in the industry by working as assistant director of the film Navrang;[4] he was responsible for continuity shots and shot a fantasy song.[5] He made his directorial debut with Zunj (1975) and went on to produce movies like Ashi Hi Banwa Banwi (1988) and Balache Baap Brahmachari (1989). He is chairman of V. Shantaram foundation and head of Asian Film Foundation.[6] He is also the chairman of Prabhat Chitra Mandal.[1] He is the trustee of V. Shantaram trust that owns Plaza cinema, Mumbai and is also its general manager.[7] He is the president of The Mercedes Benz Club of India.[8] He is the chairman of Federation of Film Societies of India.[9] He was a jury for the Feature films section of the 43rd National Film Festival, 1996.[10]
Personal life
He is the son of V. Shantaram and Jayashree.[11] He also has two sisters, Tejashree and actress Rajshree. In 1966, he married Jyoti Shantaram. The couple has two sons. Four granddaughters are also associated with the Indian film and content industry.[12]
He and Jyoti reside in their 90-year-old ancestral family home on Peddar Road, Mumbai, where they live alongside their elder son Rahul and his family.[13]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Kiran Shantaram felicitated on his 70th birthday. The Times of India(2012-06-28).
- ↑ Fragmented Frames: Reflections of a Critic{{#if:|, {{{last}}}}. Pustak Mahal Publishers, Booksellers & Order Suppliers(1 January 2008). ISBN 978-81-223-1016-0
- ↑ 50 years of a Shantaram classic(28 September 2006).
- ↑ Legendary actress Sandhya to be honoured at V Shantaram awards. Zeenews(2009-12-20).
- ↑ The lasting hues. Screen India(2009-10-30).
- ↑ Cinema: images & issues{{#if:|, {{{last}}}}. Rupa & Co.(2004). ISBN 9788129103703
- ↑ A legend restored, Wajihuddin, Mohammed. Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd.(2005-06-05).
- ↑ Club Merc looks to rev up. The Times of India(2005-12-30).
- ↑ 43rd National Film Festival, 1996, Roy, Purba. Directorate of film festivals, government of India(1996).
- ↑ The Desai Trio and the Movie Industry of India{{#if:|, {{{last}}}}. AuthorHouse(2011). ISBN 978-1-4685-9981-7
- ↑ V Shantaram - Family Tree.
- ↑ V Shantaram: The man behind the legend. Money Life(5 January 2018).