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Shakti Samanta

Film director (1926-2009)

  • Fame50.7
  • Momentum0.8
  • Wikipedia4.4K
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Lived 1926–2009, aged 83India
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    17 languages
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  • Era
    1926–2009
    Aged 83
  • Awards
    1
    recognised work
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Updated 2026-08-07

Shakti Samanta was an Indian film director and producer, who founded Shakti Films in 1957, which is most known for films such as Anand Ashram (1977), Anusandhan /Barsaat Ki Ek Raat (1981), Anyay Abhichar (1985), Howrah Bridge (1958), Insan Jaag Utha (1959), China Town (1962), Kashmir Ki Kali (1964), An Evening in Paris (1967), Aradhana (1969), Kati Patang (1971), and Amar Prem (1972), Amanush (1975).

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Momentum0.8
Historical13.4
Source confidence65.0
Completeness75.0
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