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| 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) | |||
}} | |||
''' | '''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 | <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 | 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]], | 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]]'', | 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 | 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 | 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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Shakuntala Paranjpye | |
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| Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha | |
| In office 1964–1970 | |
| Constituency | Nominated (Arts & Cinema) |
| Member of Maharashtra Legislative Council | |
| In office 1958–1964 | |
| Constituency | Nominated (Arts & Cinema) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 17 January 1906 |
| Died | 3 May 2000 (aged 94) |
| Nationality | • British Indian (1906-1947) • Indian (1947-2000) |
| Spouse(s) | Youra Sleptzoff (divorced) |
| Children | Sai Paranjpye |
| Parent(s) | Sir R. P. Paranjpye (father) |
| Alma mater | Newnham College, Cambridge London University |
| Occupation | Writer, actress, social activist |
| Awards | Padma Bhushan (1991) |
Shakuntala Paranjpye (17 January 1906 – 3 May 2000) was an 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. [1][2][3] 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 and post colonial period particularly pioneering work in the field of family planning.[4][5]
Biography[edit | edit source]
Shakuntala Paranjpye was the daughter of Sir R. P. Paranjpye, the first Indian to be Senior Wrangler at the University of Cambridge, an educationist, and India's High Commissioner to Australia during 1944–1947.[6][dead link]
Shakuntala studied for the Mathematical Tripos at Newnham College, Cambridge.[7] She graduated there in 1929. She received a Diploma in Education from London University the next year.[citation needed]
Shakuntala worked in the 1930s with the International Labour Organization in Geneva, Switzerland.[8] In the 1930s and 1940s, she also acted in some Marathi and Hindi movies.
Shakuntala wrote many plays, sketches, and novels in Marathi. Some of her work was in English.
A Hindi children's movie, Yeh Hai Chakkad Bakkad Bumbe Bo,[citation needed] which was based on a Marathi story by Shakuntala, was released in 2003.[citation needed]
Personal life[edit | edit source]
Shakuntala was married for a short time to a Russian painter, Youra Sleptzoff. The couple's daughter, Sai Paranjpye, was born in 1938.[6] Soon after Sai's birth, she divorced Youra, and reared Sai in her own father's household.[citation needed]
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 and post colonial period, particularly in family planning.[5][4]
Filmography[edit | edit source]
- 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)
Authorship[edit | edit source]
- Three years in Australia, (English), Poona, 1951
- Sense and nonsense, (English), New Delhi, Orient Longman, 1970.[1]
- Kāhi Āmbat, Kāhi Goad, (Marathi), Pune, Śrīvidyā Prakāshan, 1979.
- Desh-Videshichyā Lok-Kathā, (Marathi)
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Members Of Rajya Sabha Since 1952 Rajya Sabha website.
- ↑ Rajya Sabha website Archived 27 September 2007 at the Wayback Machine Nominated members
- ↑ NOMINATED MEMBERS OF RAJYA SABHA Archived 27 September 2007 at the Wayback Machine
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Padma Bhushan Awardees Shakuntala Pranjpye, 1991, Maharashtra, Social Work. Sai Paranjpye, Arts, Maharashtra, 2006.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Parkhe, Camil (17 January 2022). "Shakuntala Paranjpye: A Social Worker Who Thought About Women's Health Ahead of Times". Punekar News.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Sai Paranjpye at ASHA Archived 17 December 2007 at the Wayback Machine
- ↑ Aparna Basu; Malavika Karlekar (2008). In So Many Words: Women's Life Experiences from Western and Eastern India. Routledge. p. 89. ISBN 978-0-415-46734-6.
- ↑ Sai speak! The Times of India,8 July 2002.