| Postal Stamp Image |
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| Stamp Issue Date |
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17/11/2001 |
| Postage Stamp Dinomination |
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4.00 |
| Postal Stamp Serial Number |
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2040 |
| Postal Stamp Name |
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DR. V. SHANTARAM |
| Stamp Information |
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In an illustrious career spanning over 7 decades, Dr. V. Shantaram (1901-1990) created 105 films and used the medium of cinema to advocate social messages, winning the acclaim of both connoisseurs and commoners.
Hailing from Kolhapur in Maharashtra, Shantaram's initiation into cinema was through the Maharashtra Film Company of Babu Rao Painter, one of the great pioneers of Indian cinema. Initially a mere studio hand, he progressed through hard work to become a filmmaker. In 1992, Shantaram and some friends launched their own concern called Prabhat Film Company, which steadily grew in reputation and became a major force in Indian cinema. |
| Philatelic Stamp Description |
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Stamp and FDC designed by Sankha Samanta. Cancellation by Alka Sharma. |
| Stamp Currency |
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R |
| Stamp Type |
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COMMEMORATIVE |
| Stamp Language |
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English |
| Stamp Overall Size |
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2.90 X 3.91 cms |
| Postal Stamp Print Size |
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2.90 x 3.9 cms. |
| Number of Stamps Per Sheet |
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40 |
| Stamp Perforations |
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13.5x13.5 |
| Postal Stamp Shape |
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Horizontal |
| Postage Stamp Paper |
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Matt Chromo |
| Indian Stamp Process |
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Photo Offset |
| Number of stamps printed |
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0.4 million |
| Stamp Printed At |
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Calcutta Security Printers Ltd |
| Indian Stamp's Color |
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Multicolour |
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