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Sandhya Shantaram

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Sandhya Shantaram

Sandhya Shantaram (née Vijaya Deshmukh; 22 September 1931 – 4 October 2025), known mononymously as Sandhya, was an Indian actress. She is best known for her appearances in various Hindi and Marathi films directed by her husband V. Shantaram, in 1950s-1960s, most notably Jhanak Jhanak Payal Baaje (1955), Do Aankhen Barah Haath (1957), Navrang (1959), Marathi film Pinjra (1972) and Amar Bhoopali (1951).

Infobox

Born
Vijaya Deshmukh(1931-09-22)22 September 1931Kochi, Kingdom of Cochin, India
Died
4 October 2025(2025-10-04) (aged 94)Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Occupation
Actress
Known for
Pinjra
Spouse
mw- V. Shantaram (m. 1956; died 1990)
Relatives
Vatsala Deshmukh (sister)

Tables

· Filmography
1951
Role(s)
Gunawati
Notes
Marathi
1952
Role(s)
Kishori
Notes
Hindi
1953
Role(s)
Shyama/Kokila
1955
Role(s)
Neela Devi
1958
Role(s)
Champa
1959
Role(s)
Jamuna/Mohini
1961
Role(s)
Stree
Notes
Hindi
1963
Role(s)
Angara
1966
Role(s)
Rani Paigaonkar
Notes
HindiMarathi
1971
Role(s)
Alaknanda "Alka" Verma
Notes
Hindi
1972
Role(s)
Chandrakala Chandrawalkar
Notes
Marathi
1975
Chandanachi Choli Ang Ang Jali
Role(s)
Gaura
Year
Title
Role
Role
Ref.
1951
Amar Bhoopali
Gunawati
Marathi
1952
Parchhain
Kishori
Hindi
[citation needed]
1953
Teen Batti Char Raasta
Shyama/Kokila
1955
Jhanak Jhanak Payal Baaje
Neela Devi
1958
Do Aankhen Barah Haath
Champa
1959
Navrang
Jamuna/Mohini
1961
Stree
Stree
Hindi
1963
Sehra
Angara
1966
Ladki Sahyadri Ki
Rani Paigaonkar
HindiMarathi
1971
Jal Bin Machhli Nritya Bin Bijli
Alaknanda "Alka" Verma
Hindi
1972
Pinjara
Chandrakala Chandrawalkar
Marathi
1975
Chandanachi Choli Ang Ang Jali
Gaura

References

  1. We have lost not only a talented actress but one of the most iconic dancers in our country: Kiran Shantaram on legendary actress Sandhya Shantaram
    https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/we-have-lost-not-only-a-talented-actress-but-one-of-the-most-iconic-dancers-in-our-country-kiran-shantaram-on-legendary-actress-sandhya-shantaram/articleshow/124317874.cms
  2. Chicago Tribune
  3. cinestaan.com
    https://www.cinestaan.com/articles/2018/feb/26/11325/dedicated-to-her-art-the-journey-of-sandhya-shantaram
  4. Maharashtra: birthplace of Indian film industry
  5. "State Awards for Films: Film in India, 1956"
    http://iffi.nic.in/Dff2011/Frm3rdNFAAward.aspx?PdfName=3NFA.pdf
  6. The Economic Times
    https://web.archive.org/web/20120515222559/http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2003-05-25/news/27518299_1_shantaram-truths-open-jail
  7. The hundred luminaries of Hindi cinema
  8. Indian literature and popular cinema: recasting classics
  9. Film World
  10. The Indian Express
    http://www.indianexpress.com/news/rani-mukherji-prakash-raj-win-v-shantaram-awards/557790/0
  11. Lokmat
    https://www.lokmat.com/filmy/marathi-cinema/pinjara-fame-veteran-actress-sandhya-shantaram-passes-away-a-a603/
  12. Maharashtra Times
    https://maharashtratimes.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/bollywood-news/pinjara-movie-fame-actress-sandhya-shantaram-pass-away-at-the-age-of-87/articleshow/124304362.cms
  13. The Indian Express
    https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/pune/actor-sandhya-shantaram-passes-away-at-87-10288110/
  14. अमर भोपाली -Amar Bhoopali - Marathi Super Hit Movie l Panditrao Nagarkar, Lalita Pawar, Sandhya
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDf3FLA9DNE
  15. So Many Cinemas: The Motion Picture in India
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    https://m.rediff.com/entertai/2002/sep/09dinesh.htm
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    https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/v-shantaram-movies-life-family-awards-google-doodle-4942845/
  18. "The Hindu : A navrang of Shantaram's films"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20030623103847/http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/mp/2002/05/02/stories/2002050200380100.htm
  19. Bollywood Hungama
    https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/song-lyrics/char/S/movie/stree-2/song/aaj-madhuvatas-dole/
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    http://myswar.co/album/ladki-sahyadri-ki-1966
  21. 50 Magnificent Indians Of The 20Th Century
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    https://www.primevideo.com/detail/Chandanachi-Choli-Anga-Anga-Jali/0RV81GP1L2OI8L4S4X9WCHP2R2
  23. "'पिंजरा' तयार होतांना पडद्यामागे या १० इंटरेस्टिंग गोष्टी घडत होत्या"
    https://bolbhidu.com/pinjara-marathi-movie-completed-50-years/
  24. marathi.abplive.com
    https://marathi.abplive.com/entertainment/bollywood/ani-dr-kashinath-ghanekar-song-tumhawar-featuring-sumeet-raghvan-amruta-khanvilkar-602451?utm_source=chatgpt.com
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    https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment/news/people/photo-gallery/aapla-manus-to-mauli-10-marathi-movies-that-were-released-in-2018-and-have-earned-in-millions/333115
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