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Dhundiraj Govind Phalke
Directing
30 Apr 1870
† 16 Feb 1944
Nashik, Maharashtra, India
Biography
Shri.Dhundiraj Govind Phalke popularlyknwon as Dadasaheb Phalke was born in Nashik,Maharashtra,india. and is revered as "the Father of Indian Cinema," The era of studios dawned in the early 20th century, after Dadasaheb Phalke made India's first film, Raja Harishchandra, under the banner "Phalke Films" In 1913. India's first full-length feature. Spanning a 19-year career, he directed 95 features and 27 shorts, including classics like Mohini Bhasmasur and Kaliya Mardan. Notably, he transitione...
Also Known As
Dhundiraj Govind Phalke, दादासाहब फालके, धुंडिराज गोविन्द फालके, Dadasaheb Phalke
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