Rajshree | |
|---|---|
 Rajshree in 1966 | |
| Born | Rajashree Shantaram |
| Citizenship | American |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1954 1961–1973 |
| Spouse |
Greg Chapman (m. 1967) |
| Children | Chandrika Chapman (daughter) |
| Parent(s) | V. Shantaram (father), Jayashree (mother) |
Rajashree Shantaram, known mononymously as Rajshree, is an Indian actress. She is best known for her work in the movies Janwar and Brahmachari.
Personal life
Rajshree is the daughter of acclaimed Indian filmmaker V. Shantaram and actress Jayshree, his second wife. Her brother Kiran Shantaram was a former Sheriff of Mumbai. She is of Marathi descent. Her father's side practiced Jainism.
While shooting with Raj Kapoor in America for the film Around the World, she met American student Greg Chapman. The two married three years later, on 28 November 1967 in an Indian ceremony that lasted five days. She went with her husband to permanently live in America.[1] They have one daughter Chandrika and live in Los Angeles.[2][3]
She has lived in the United States for more than 30 years, where she and her husband have operated custom clothing business. She has also remained connected to film and media work, serving as an assistant director on Hack-O-Lantern, Tainted Love, and Monsoon. In addition, she provided narration for the children's video Ashok By Another Name.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | Subah Ka Tara | Sogi | Debut film; Child artist; produced & directed by dad V. Shantaram |
| 1961 | Stree | Maithika | Produced & directed by dad V. Shantaram |
| 1963 | Ghar Basake Dekho | Sharada Mehra | |
| Grahasti | Kiran Khanna | ||
| 1964 | Geet Gaya Patharon Ne | Vidya | Produced & directed by dad V. Shantaram |
| Ji Chahta Hai | Meeta | ||
| Shehnai | Preeti | ||
| 1965 | Do Dil | Bijli | |
| Janwar | Sapna | ||
| 1966 | Mohabbat Zindagi Hai | Neeta | |
| Sagaai | Sheel | ||
| 1967 | Around the World | Reeta | |
| Dil Ne Pukara | Asha | ||
| Gunahon Ka Devta | Kesar | ||
| 1968 | Brahmachari | Sheetal Chaudhary | |
| Suhaag Raat | Rajjo | ||
| 1973 | Naina | Naina | Last release |
References
- "Actress Rajshree Honored by Jain Group". India West. 11 March 2013. Archived from the original on 15 May 2013. Retrieved 5 May 2013.
- India Today International. Living Media India Limited. October 2000. p. 106. Retrieved 5 May 2013.
- The Hindu Weekly Review. K. Gopalan. January 1968. p. 18. Retrieved 5 May 2013.