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	[[~~File:~~Shakuntala Paranjpye in film, Duniya Na Mane (1937).jpg\|~~right~~\|~~200px\|thumb\|'''Shakuntala Paranjpye''' in~~ [[~~V. Shantaram~~]]~~'s classic, ''~~[[~~Duniya Na Mane~~]]'' (~~1937~~)~~.]]~~		{{Infobox officeholder
			\| name = Shakuntala Paranjpye
			\| birth_date = 17 January 1906
			\| death_date = 3 May 2000 (aged 94)
			\| nationality = • [[British Indian]] (1906-1947)<br/> • [[Indian people\|Indian]] (1947-2000)
			\| occupation = Writer, actress, social activist
			\| parents = [[R. P. Paranjpye\|Sir R. P. Paranjpye]] (father)
			\| spouse = Youra Sleptzoff (divorced)
			\| children = [[Sai Paranjpye]]
			\| awards = [[Padma Bhushan]] (1991)
			\| alma_mater = [[Newnham College, Cambridge]]<br/> [[London University]]
			\| image = Shakuntala Paranjpye in film, Duniya Na Mane (1937).jpg
			\| caption =
			\| office2 = [[Maharashtra Legislative Council\|Member of Maharashtra Legislative Council]]
			\| term2 = 1958–1964
			\| constituency2 = Nominated <br/>(Arts & Cinema)
			\| office1 = [[Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha]]
			\| term1 = 1964–1970
			\| constituency1 = Nominated <br/>(Arts & Cinema)
			}}

	'''~~Shakuntalā Parānjpye~~''' (17 January 1906 – 3 May 2000) was an Indian writer, ~~actor~~ and a prominent social worker. She was a member of [[Maharashtra]] ~~Legislative Council~~ during 1958–64, and served as nominated member of, [[Rajya Sabha]] ~~(Upper House of Indian Parliament)~~ during 1964–70.		'''Shakuntala Paranjpye''' (17 January 1906 – 3 May 2000) was an [[Indian people\|Indian]] writer, actress and a prominent social worker. She was a member of [[Maharashtra Legislative Council]] during 1958–64, and served as a nominated member of [[Rajya Sabha]] during 1964–70.
	<ref>[http://164.100.47.5:8080/members/alphabeticallist_all_terms.asp?alphabet=P Members Of Rajya Sabha Since 1952] [[Rajya Sabha]] website.</ref><ref>[http://rajyasabha.gov.in/publ/golden_jubi/nominated%20.htm Rajya Sabha website] {{webarchive\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070927182249/http://rajyasabha.gov.in/publ/golden_jubi/nominated%20.htm \|date=27 September 2007 }} Nominated members</ref><ref>[http://rajyasabha.gov.in/publ/golden_jubi/nominated%20.htm NOMINATED MEMBERS OF RAJYA SABHA] {{webarchive\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070927182249/http://rajyasabha.gov.in/publ/golden_jubi/nominated%20.htm \|date=27 September 2007 }}</ref> In 1991, she was awarded, [[Padma Bhushan]],the third-highest civilian award in the Republic of India, in recognition of her pioneering work in the field of [[family planning]].<ref name=Padma/>		<ref>[http://164.100.47.5:8080/members/alphabeticallist_all_terms.asp?alphabet=P Members Of Rajya Sabha Since 1952] [[Rajya Sabha]] website.</ref><ref>[http://rajyasabha.gov.in/publ/golden_jubi/nominated%20.htm Rajya Sabha website] {{webarchive\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070927182249/http://rajyasabha.gov.in/publ/golden_jubi/nominated%20.htm \|date=27 September 2007 }} Nominated members</ref><ref>[http://rajyasabha.gov.in/publ/golden_jubi/nominated%20.htm NOMINATED MEMBERS OF RAJYA SABHA] {{webarchive\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070927182249/http://rajyasabha.gov.in/publ/golden_jubi/nominated%20.htm \|date=27 September 2007 }}</ref> In 1991, she was awarded [[Padma Bhushan]], the third-highest civilian award in the Republic of India, as recognition of her significant contributions in [[Colonial India\|colonial]] and [[Independent India\|post colonial period]] particularly pioneering work in the field of [[family planning]].<ref name=Padma/><ref name=":0">{{Cite web \|last=Parkhe \|first=Camil \|title=Shakuntala Paranjpye: A Social Worker Who Thought About Women's Health Ahead of Times \|url=https://www.punekarnews.in/shakuntala-paranjpye-a-social-worker-who-thought-about-womens-health-ahead-of-times/ \|website=Punekar News\|date=17 January 2022 }}</ref>

	==Biography==		==Biography==
	Shakuntala Paranjpye was the daughter of Sir [[R. P. Paranjpye]], the first Indian to be [[Senior Wrangler (University of Cambridge)\|Senior Wrangler]] at the [[University of Cambridge]], an educationist, and India's High Commissioner to [[Australia]] during 1944–1947.<ref name=ASHA/>{{dead link\|date=April 2018}}		Shakuntala Paranjpye was the daughter of Sir [[R. P. Paranjpye]], the first Indian to be [[Senior Wrangler (University of Cambridge)\|Senior Wrangler]] at the [[University of Cambridge]], an educationist, and India's High Commissioner to Australia during 1944–1947.<ref name=ASHA/>{{dead link\|date=April 2018}}

	Shakuntala studied for the [[Mathematical Tripos]] at [[Newnham College, Cambridge]].<ref>{{cite book\|author1=Aparna Basu\|author2=Malavika Karlekar\|title=In So Many Words: Women's Life Experiences from Western and Eastern India\|year=2008\|publisher=Routledge\|isbn=978-0-415-46734-6\|page=89}}</ref> She graduated there in 1929. She received a Diploma in Education from London University the next year.{{citation needed\|date=April 2018}}		Shakuntala studied for the [[Mathematical Tripos]] at [[Newnham College, Cambridge]].<ref>{{cite book\|author1=Aparna Basu\|author2=Malavika Karlekar\|title=In So Many Words: Women's Life Experiences from Western and Eastern India\|year=2008\|publisher=Routledge\|isbn=978-0-415-46734-6\|page=89}}</ref> She graduated there in 1929. She received a Diploma in Education from [[University of London\|London University]] the next year.{{citation needed\|date=April 2018}}

	Shakuntala worked in the 1930s with the [[International Labour Organization]] in [[Geneva]], [[Switzerland]].<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/15374687.cms Sai speak!] The Times of India,8 July 2002.</ref> In the 1930s and 1940s, she also acted in some [[Marathi language\|Marathi]] and [[Hindi]] movies.		Shakuntala worked in the 1930s with the [[International Labour Organization]] in [[Geneva]], Switzerland.<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/15374687.cms Sai speak!] The Times of India,8 July 2002.</ref> In the 1930s and 1940s, she also acted in some [[Marathi language\|Marathi]] and [[Hindi]] movies.

	Shakuntala wrote many plays, sketches, and novels in [[Marathi language\|Marathi]]. Some of her work was in English.		Shakuntala wrote many plays, sketches, and novels in [[Marathi language\|Marathi]]. Some of her work was in English.

	A Hindi children's movie, ''[[Yeh Hai Chakkad Bakkad Bumbe Bo]]'',~~<ref>~~{{~~IMDb title~~\|id=~~0999927\|title=Yeh Hai Chakkad Bakkad Bumbe Bo~~}}~~</ref>~~ which was based on a Marathi story by Shakuntala was released in 2003.~~<ref>[http://www.upperstall.com/chakkadbakkad.html yeh hai chakkad bakkad bumbe bo] upperstall.</ref>~~		A Hindi children's movie, ''[[Yeh Hai Chakkad Bakkad Bumbe Bo]]'',{{Citation needed\|date=September 2022}} which was based on a Marathi story by Shakuntala, was released in 2003.{{Citation needed\|date=April 2023}}

	==Personal life==		==Personal life==
	Shakuntala was married for a short time to a Russian painter, Youra Sleptzoff. The couple's daughter, [[Sai Paranjpye]], was born in 1938.<ref name=ASHA>[http://www.asha-foundation.org/women/women/sai_paranjpe.php Sai Paranjpye at ASHA] {{webarchive\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071217041336/http://www.asha-foundation.org/women/women/sai_paranjpe.php \|date=17 December 2007 }}</ref> Soon after Sai's birth, she divorced Youra, and reared Sai in her own father's household.		Shakuntala was married for a short time to a Russian painter, Youra Sleptzoff. The couple's daughter, [[Sai Paranjpye]], was born in 1938.<ref name=ASHA>[http://www.asha-foundation.org/women/women/sai_paranjpe.php Sai Paranjpye at ASHA] {{webarchive\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071217041336/http://www.asha-foundation.org/women/women/sai_paranjpe.php \|date=17 December 2007 }}</ref> Soon after Sai's birth, she divorced Youra, and reared Sai in her own father's household.{{Citation needed\|date=August 2022}}

	Sai Paranjpye is a noted Hindi movie director and screenwriter. She is known for her comedies and children's movies. In 1991, the Government of India awarded ~~her~~ the [[Padma Bhushan]] ~~title in~~ recognition of her ~~artistic talents~~ and ~~for her stories~~.<ref name=Padma>[http://india.gov.in/myindia/padmabhushan_awards_list1.php Padma Bhushan Awardees] Shakuntala Pranjpye, 1991, Maharashtra, Social Work. Sai Paranjpye, Arts, Maharashtra, 2006.</ref>		Sai Paranjpye is a noted Hindi movie director and screenwriter. She is known for her comedies and children's movies. In 1991, the Government of India awarded Shakuntala the [[Padma Bhushan]] award as recognition of her significant contributions in [[Colonial India\|colonial]] and [[Independent India\|post colonial period]], particularly in family planning.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=Padma>[http://india.gov.in/myindia/padmabhushan_awards_list1.php Padma Bhushan Awardees] Shakuntala Pranjpye, 1991, Maharashtra, Social Work. Sai Paranjpye, Arts, Maharashtra, 2006.</ref>

	==Filmography==		==Filmography==
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	'''Shakuntalā Parānjpye''' (17 January 1906 – 3 May 2000) was an ~~[[India]]n~~ writer, actor and a prominent social worker. She was a member of [[Maharashtra]] Legislative Council during 1958–64, and served as nominated member of, [[Rajya Sabha]] (Upper House of Indian Parliament) during 1964–70.		'''Shakuntalā Parānjpye''' (17 January 1906 – 3 May 2000) was an Indian writer, actor and a prominent social worker. She was a member of [[Maharashtra]] Legislative Council during 1958–64, and served as nominated member of, [[Rajya Sabha]] (Upper House of Indian Parliament) during 1964–70.
	<ref>[http://164.100.47.5:8080/members/alphabeticallist_all_terms.asp?alphabet=P Members Of Rajya Sabha Since 1952] [[Rajya Sabha]] website.</ref><ref>[http://rajyasabha.gov.in/publ/golden_jubi/nominated%20.htm Rajya Sabha website] {{webarchive\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070927182249/http://rajyasabha.gov.in/publ/golden_jubi/nominated%20.htm \|date=27 September 2007 }} Nominated members</ref><ref>[http://rajyasabha.gov.in/publ/golden_jubi/nominated%20.htm NOMINATED MEMBERS OF RAJYA SABHA] {{webarchive\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070927182249/http://rajyasabha.gov.in/publ/golden_jubi/nominated%20.htm \|date=27 September 2007 }}</ref> In 1991, she was awarded, [[Padma Bhushan]],the third-highest civilian award in the Republic of India, in recognition of her pioneering work in the field of [[family planning]].<ref name=Padma/>		<ref>[http://164.100.47.5:8080/members/alphabeticallist_all_terms.asp?alphabet=P Members Of Rajya Sabha Since 1952] [[Rajya Sabha]] website.</ref><ref>[http://rajyasabha.gov.in/publ/golden_jubi/nominated%20.htm Rajya Sabha website] {{webarchive\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070927182249/http://rajyasabha.gov.in/publ/golden_jubi/nominated%20.htm \|date=27 September 2007 }} Nominated members</ref><ref>[http://rajyasabha.gov.in/publ/golden_jubi/nominated%20.htm NOMINATED MEMBERS OF RAJYA SABHA] {{webarchive\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070927182249/http://rajyasabha.gov.in/publ/golden_jubi/nominated%20.htm \|date=27 September 2007 }}</ref> In 1991, she was awarded, [[Padma Bhushan]],the third-highest civilian award in the Republic of India, in recognition of her pioneering work in the field of [[family planning]].<ref name=Padma/>

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	Shakuntala studied for the [[Mathematical Tripos]] at [[Newnham College, Cambridge]].<ref>{{cite book\|author1=Aparna Basu\|author2=Malavika Karlekar\|title=In So Many Words: Women's Life Experiences from Western and Eastern India\|year=2008\|publisher=Routledge\|isbn=978-0-415-46734-6\|page=89}}</ref> She graduated there in 1929. She received a Diploma in Education from London University the next year.{{citation needed\|date=April 2018}}		Shakuntala studied for the [[Mathematical Tripos]] at [[Newnham College, Cambridge]].<ref>{{cite book\|author1=Aparna Basu\|author2=Malavika Karlekar\|title=In So Many Words: Women's Life Experiences from Western and Eastern India\|year=2008\|publisher=Routledge\|isbn=978-0-415-46734-6\|page=89}}</ref> She graduated there in 1929. She received a Diploma in Education from London University the next year.{{citation needed\|date=April 2018}}

	Shakuntala worked in the 1930s with the [[International Labour Organization]] in [[Geneva]], [[Switzerland]].<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/15374687.cms Sai speak!] The Times of India,8 July 2002.</ref> In the 1930s and 1940s,, she also acted in some [[Marathi language\|Marathi]] and [[Hindi]] movies.		Shakuntala worked in the 1930s with the [[International Labour Organization]] in [[Geneva]], [[Switzerland]].<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/15374687.cms Sai speak!] The Times of India,8 July 2002.</ref> In the 1930s and 1940s, she also acted in some [[Marathi language\|Marathi]] and [[Hindi]] movies.

	Shakuntala wrote many plays, sketches, and novels in [[Marathi language\|Marathi]]. Some of her work was in English.		Shakuntala wrote many plays, sketches, and novels in [[Marathi language\|Marathi]]. Some of her work was in English.

	A Hindi children's movie, ''[[Yeh Hai Chakkad Bakkad Bumbe Bo]]'',<ref>{{~~imdb~~ title\|id=0999927\|title=Yeh Hai Chakkad Bakkad Bumbe Bo}}</ref> which was based on a Marathi story by Shakuntala was released in 2003.<ref>[http://www.upperstall.com/chakkadbakkad.html yeh hai chakkad bakkad bumbe bo] upperstall.</ref>		A Hindi children's movie, ''[[Yeh Hai Chakkad Bakkad Bumbe Bo]]'',<ref>{{IMDb title\|id=0999927\|title=Yeh Hai Chakkad Bakkad Bumbe Bo}}</ref> which was based on a Marathi story by Shakuntala was released in 2003.<ref>[http://www.upperstall.com/chakkadbakkad.html yeh hai chakkad bakkad bumbe bo] upperstall.</ref>

	==Personal life==		==Personal life==

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{{Short description|Indian actress}}
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[[File:Shakuntala Paranjpye in film, Duniya Na Mane (1937).jpg|right|200px|thumb|'''Shakuntala Paranjpye''' in [[V. Shantaram]]'s classic, ''[[Duniya Na Mane]]'' (1937).]]

'''Shakuntalā Parānjpye''' (17 January 1906 – 3 May 2000) was an [[India]]n writer, actor and a prominent social worker. She was a member of [[Maharashtra]] Legislative Council during 1958–64, and served as nominated member of, [[Rajya Sabha]] (Upper House of Indian Parliament) during 1964–70.
<ref>[http://164.100.47.5:8080/members/alphabeticallist_all_terms.asp?alphabet=P Members Of Rajya Sabha Since 1952] [[Rajya Sabha]] website.</ref><ref>[http://rajyasabha.gov.in/publ/golden_jubi/nominated%20.htm Rajya Sabha website] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070927182249/http://rajyasabha.gov.in/publ/golden_jubi/nominated%20.htm |date=27 September 2007 }} Nominated members</ref><ref>[http://rajyasabha.gov.in/publ/golden_jubi/nominated%20.htm NOMINATED MEMBERS OF RAJYA SABHA] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070927182249/http://rajyasabha.gov.in/publ/golden_jubi/nominated%20.htm |date=27 September 2007 }}</ref> In 1991, she was awarded, [[Padma Bhushan]],the third-highest civilian award in the Republic of India, in recognition of her pioneering work in the field of [[family planning]].<ref name=Padma/>

==Biography==
Shakuntala Paranjpye was the daughter of Sir [[R. P. Paranjpye]], the first Indian to be [[Senior Wrangler (University of Cambridge)|Senior Wrangler]] at the [[University of Cambridge]], an educationist, and India's High Commissioner to [[Australia]] during 1944–1947.<ref name=ASHA/>{{dead link|date=April 2018}}

Shakuntala studied for the [[Mathematical Tripos]] at [[Newnham College, Cambridge]].<ref>{{cite book|author1=Aparna Basu|author2=Malavika Karlekar|title=In So Many Words: Women's Life Experiences from Western and Eastern India|year=2008|publisher=Routledge|isbn=978-0-415-46734-6|page=89}}</ref> She graduated there in 1929. She received a Diploma in Education from London University the next year.{{citation needed|date=April 2018}}

Shakuntala worked in the 1930s with the [[International Labour Organization]] in [[Geneva]], [[Switzerland]].<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/15374687.cms Sai speak!] The Times of India,8 July 2002.</ref> In the 1930s and 1940s,, she also acted in some [[Marathi language|Marathi]] and [[Hindi]] movies.

Shakuntala wrote many plays, sketches, and novels in [[Marathi language|Marathi]]. Some of her work was in English.

A Hindi children's movie, ''[[Yeh Hai Chakkad Bakkad Bumbe Bo]]'',<ref>{{imdb title|id=0999927|title=Yeh Hai Chakkad Bakkad Bumbe Bo}}</ref> which was based on a Marathi story by Shakuntala was released in 2003.<ref>[http://www.upperstall.com/chakkadbakkad.html yeh hai chakkad bakkad bumbe bo] upperstall.</ref>

==Personal life==
Shakuntala was married for a short time to a Russian painter, Youra Sleptzoff. The couple's daughter, [[Sai Paranjpye]], was born in 1938.<ref name=ASHA>[http://www.asha-foundation.org/women/women/sai_paranjpe.php Sai Paranjpye at ASHA] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071217041336/http://www.asha-foundation.org/women/women/sai_paranjpe.php |date=17 December 2007 }}</ref> Soon after Sai's birth, she divorced Youra, and reared Sai in her own father's household.

Sai Paranjpye is a noted Hindi movie director and screenwriter. She is known for her comedies and children's movies. In 1991, the Government of India awarded her the [[Padma Bhushan]] title in recognition of her artistic talents and for her stories.<ref name=Padma>[http://india.gov.in/myindia/padmabhushan_awards_list1.php Padma Bhushan Awardees] Shakuntala Pranjpye, 1991, Maharashtra, Social Work. Sai Paranjpye, Arts, Maharashtra, 2006.</ref>

==Filmography==
*''Ganga Maiyya'' (1955)
*''[[Lokshahir Ram Joshi]]'' (1947)
*''Ramshastri'' (1944)
*''Jawani Ka Rang'' (1941)
*''Paisa'' (1941)
*''Stree'' (1938)
*''[[Duniya Na Mane]]'' (1937)
*''Jeevan Jyoti'' (1937)
*''[[Kunku]]'' (1937)
*''Sultana Chand Biwi'' (1937)
*''Bahadur Beti'' (1935)
*''Kali Waghan'' (1935)
*''Typist Girl'' (1935)
*''Bhakta Prahlad'' (1934)
*''Bhedi Rajkumar'' (1934)
*''Partha Kumar'' (1934)
*''[[Sairandhri (1933 Marathi film)|Sairandhri]]'' (1933)

==Authorship==
*''Three years in Australia'', (English), Poona, 1951
* ''Sense and nonsense'', (English), New Delhi, Orient Longman, 1970.[http://www.worldcatlibraries.org/search?q=au%3AShakuntala+Paranjpye&qt=hot_author]
* ''Kāhi Āmbat, Kāhi Goad'', (Marathi), Pune, Śrīvidyā Prakāshan, 1979.
* ''Desh-Videshichyā Lok-Kathā'', (Marathi)

==References==
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==External links==
* {{IMDb name|0660939}}

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