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Post the overwhelming response of Alam Ara, director Ardeshir Irani went on to make several films including India’s first colour feature film ‘Kisan Kanya’ before he passed away in 1969.

Shantaram Rajaram Vankudre, fondly referred to as V. Shantaram, Shantaram Bapu or Annasaheb, in addition to being a successful director, was also was an exceptional film producer and actor. He is widely known for his early role in the introduction of sound and colour to the Indian cinema.