Kiran Shantaram
Born1942 (age 81–82)[1]
NationalityIndian
RelativesV. 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. ^ a b "Kiran Shantaram felicitated on his 70th birthday". The Times of India. 28 June 2012. Archived from the original on 29 June 2013. 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 September 2006). "50 years of a Shantaram classic". The Times of India. Retrieved 22 September 2014.
  4. ^ Nilu N. Gavankar (2011). The Desai Trio and the Movie Industry of India. AuthorHouse. p. 139. ISBN 978-1-4685-9981-7.
  5. ^ Bhawana Somaaya (2004). Cinema: images & issues. Rupa & Co. ISBN 9788129103703.
  6. ^ Wajihuddin, Mohammed (5 June 2005). "A legend restored". The Times of India. Mumbai: Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. Retrieved 9 June 2012.
  7. ^ Sinha, Meenakshi (30 December 2005). "Club Merc looks to rev up". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 29 June 2013. Retrieved 5 May 2013.
  8. ^ "Film industry as an alternative to mining industry: Wagh". Navhind Times. 22 November 2012. Archived from the original on 2 July 2013. Retrieved 5 May 2013.
  9. ^ Roy, Purba (1996). "43rd National Film Festival, 1996". Directorate of film festivals, government of India. Archived from the original on 15 December 2013. Retrieved 5 May 2013.
  10. ^ "Legendary actress Sandhya to be honoured at V Shantaram awards". Zeenews. 20 December 2009. Retrieved 5 May 2013.
  11. ^ Karmalkar, Deepa (30 October 2009). "The lasting hues". Screen India. Archived from the original on 29 June 2013. Retrieved 5 May 2013.
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