Kiran Shantaram

Kiran Shantaram
Born 1942 (age 72–73)[1]
Nationality Indian
Relatives V. Shantaram (father)

Kiran Shantaram (born 1942) is an Indian film personality and former Sheriff of Mumbai,[2][3] he is the son of V. Shantaram and Jayashree.[4] He is chairman of V. Shantaram foundation and head of Asian Film Foundation.[5] 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.[6] He is the president of The Mercedes Benz Club of India.[7] He is the chairman of Federation of Film Societies of India.[8] He was a jury for the Feature films section of the 43rd National Film Festival, 1996.[9]

Shantaram made his debut working as assistant director of the film Navrang,[10] he was responsible for continuity shots and shot a fantasy song.[11]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Kiran Shantaram felicitated on his 70th birthday". The Times of India. 2012-06-28. Retrieved 5 May 2013.
  2. ↑ Bhawana Somaaya (1 January 2008). Fragmented Frames: Reflections of a Critic. Pustak Mahal Publishers, Booksellers & Order Suppliers. p. 220. ISBN 978-81-223-1016-0. Retrieved 5 May 2013.
  3. ↑ Ambarish Mishra (28 Sep 2006). "50 years of a Shantaram classic". The Times of India. Retrieved 2014-09-22.
  4. ↑ Nilu N. Gavankar (26 July 2011). The Desai Trio and the Movie Industry of India. AuthorHouse. p. 139. ISBN 978-1-4685-9981-7. Retrieved 5 May 2013.
  5. ↑ Bhawana Somaaya (2004). Cinema: images & issues. Rupa & Co. Retrieved 5 May 2013.
  6. ↑ Wajihuddin, Mohammed (2005-06-05). "A legend restored". The Times of India. Mumbai: Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. Retrieved 9 June 2012.
  7. ↑ Sinha, Meenakshi (2005-12-30). "Club Merc looks to rev up". The Times of India. Retrieved 5 May 2013.
  8. ↑ "Film industry as an alternative to mining industry: Wagh". Navhind Times. 2012-11-22. Retrieved 5 May 2013.
  9. ↑ Roy, Purba (1996). "43rd National Film Festival, 1996". Directorate of film festivals, government of India. Retrieved 5 May 2013.
  10. ↑ "Legendary actress Sandhya to be honoured at V Shantaram awards". Zeenews. 2009-12-20. Retrieved 5 May 2013.
  11. ↑ Karmalkar, Deepa (2009-10-30). "The lasting hues". Screen India. Retrieved 5 May 2013.