Shakti Samanta

Shakti Samanta

Deceased · Born: Jan 13, 1926 · Died: Apr 9, 2009

Personal Details

BornJan 13, 1926 Burdwan, West Bengal, British India [now India]
Relatives
  • Aditya Samanta (Grandchild)

Biography

Shakti Samanta, a renowned filmmaker, entered the world on January 13, 1926, in the city of Burdwan, situated in the state of West Bengal, which was then a part of British India, but is now a proud part of the independent nation of India.

Throughout his illustrious career, Samanta made a lasting impact on the Indian film industry, not only as a director but also as a producer. His remarkable body of work includes the iconic films Aradhana (1969),Anuraag (1972),and Amar Prem (1972),among many others.

Tragically, Shakti Samanta's life came to a close on April 9, 2009, in the vibrant city of Mumbai, which is located in the state of Maharashtra, India. Despite his passing, his legacy continues to inspire and influence generations of filmmakers and movie enthusiasts alike.

Career

1990
Dushman
Dushman as Director
1984
Awaaz
Awaaz as Director
1981
1979
1977
Anurodh
Anurodh as Director
1972
Anuraag
Anuraag as Director
Amar Prem
Amar Prem as Director
1971
Jaane-Anjaane
Jaane-Anjaane as Director
Kati Patang
Kati Patang as Director
1969
Aradhana
Aradhana as Director
1967
1964
1963
Ek Raaz
Ek Raaz as Director
1962
China Town
China Town as Director
1960
Singapore
Singapore as Director