Shakti Samanta
- Known For
- Directing
- Died
- April 9, 2009
- Active Years
- 1954–2008 (55 Years)
- Total Credits
- 56 credits in database
Biography
Shakti Samanta was an Indian film director and producer born on January 13, 1926, in Burdwan, West Bengal. In 1957, he founded the production company Shakti Films. Throughout his career, he worked as a director, producer, actor, and writer. His filmography includes numerous notable titles such as Howrah Bridge, China Town, Kashmir Ki Kali, An Evening in Paris, Aradhana, Amar Prem, Anuraag, Kati Patang, The Great Gambler, Barsaat Ki Ek Raat, Awaaz, Ajanabee, Anand Ashram, Anyay Abichar, and Insan Jaag Utha. Samanta remained active in the film industry until his death on April 9, 2009, in Mumbai, Maharashtra. He is recognized for his contributions to Indian cinema across several decades of professional work.
Career overview
Shakti Samanta was an Indian film director and producer born on January 13, 1926, in Burdwan, West Bengal. Throughout his career, he was recognized for his work as a director, producer, actor, and writer. In 1957, he established his own production company, Shakti Films. Over the course of his professional life, he accumulated 41 known credits in the film industry. He passed away on April 9, 2009, in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Samanta directed and produced numerous notable films that contributed to his reputation in Indian cinema. His filmography includes titles such as Howrah Bridge, released in 1958, and Insan Jaag Utha, released in 1959. Other significant works directed by Samanta include China Town, Kashmir Ki Kali, An Evening in Paris, Aradhana, Anuraag, and Amar Prem. His career also featured the production of films such as Kati Patang, The Great Gambler, Ajanabee, Awaaz, Anand Ashram, and the 1981 film released as Anusandhan or Barsaat Ki Ek Raat. His later work included the 1985 film Anyay Abichar. Throughout his active years, Samanta remained a prominent figure in the industry, known for his contributions to both directing and producing.
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Full Filmography
56 titles- Don Muthu Swami (2008) Producer
- Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai (2002) as Himself
- Devdas (2002) Director
- Geetanjali (1993) Producer
- Geetanjali (1993) Director
- Andha Bichar (1990) Producer
- Andha Bichar (1990) Director
- Dushman (1990) Producer
- Dushman (1990) Director
- Alag Alag (1985) Director
- Awaaz (1984) Director
- Ayaash (1982) Director
- Ayaash (1982) Producer
- Barsaat Ki Ek Raat (1981) Producer
- Barsaat Ki Ek Raat (1981) Director
- Khwab (1980) Director
- The Great Gambler (1979) Director
- The Great Gambler (1979) Scenario Writer
- Neela Malargal (1979) Story
- Chala Murari Hero Banne (1977) as Self
- Anand Ashram (1977) Director
- Anand Ashram (1977) Producer
- Anurodh (1977) Director
- Balika Badhu (1976) Producer
- Mehbooba (1976) Director
- Amanush (1975) Director
- Amanush (1975) Producer
- Ajanabee (1974) Director
- Charitraheen (1974) Director
- Amar Prem (1972) Producer
- Amar Prem (1972) Director
- Anuraag (1972) Director
- Anuraag (1972) Producer
- Chori Chori (1972)
- Kati Patang (1971) Director
- Kati Patang (1971) Producer
- Jaane Anjaane (1971) Director
- Pagla Kahin Ka (1970) Director
- Aradhana (1969) Director
- Aradhana (1969) Producer
- An Evening in Paris (1967) Director
- Sawan Ki Ghata (1966) Producer
- Sawan Ki Ghata (1966) Director
- Kashmir Ki Kali (1964) Director
- Ek Raaz (1963) Director
- Naughty Boy (1962) Producer
- Naughty Boy (1962) Director
- China Town (1962) Director
- Singapore (1960) Director
- Jaali Note (1960) Director
- Insaan Jaag Utha (1959) Producer
- Insaan Jaag Utha (1959) Director
- Detective (1958) Director
- Howrah Bridge (1958) Director
- Inspector (1956) Director
- Baadbaan (1954) Writer
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Shakti Samanta has accumulated over 56 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1954 to 2008.
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Shakti Samanta was an Indian film director and producer born on January 13, 1926, in Burdwan, West Bengal. In 1957, he founded the production company Shakti Films. Throughout his career, he worked as a director, producer, actor, and writer. His filmography includes numerous notable titles such as Howrah Bridge, China T...
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