Shantilal Soni also referred as S. L. Soni (28 November 1930 – 2004) was a noted film director, producer and writer from

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. He was a

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by birth. He has directed more than 22 films, starting his career in 1960 with ('' Sinhal Dweep Ki Sundari'') and last one in 2007 ('' Aur Pappu Pass Ho Gaya''). He was producer of 3 films and a writer of 2 films. He has directed films for

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and Bengali cinema.

Filmography

*''Sinhal Dweep Ki Sundari'' (1960) *'' Mr. X in Bombay'' (1964) *'' Aur Pappu Pass Ho Gaya'' (2007)

References

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