Dadasaheb Phalke

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Father of Indian cinema

Black and white still from Raja Harishchandra (1913) showing actors in traditional Indian costumes on an ornate set with carved arches and statues, depicting a royal scene.

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Indian director

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Father of Indian cinema

Father of Indian cinema

Illustrated portrait of Dadasaheb Phalke, credited with making India's first feature-length...

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Black and white still from Raja Harishchandra (1913) showing actors in traditional Indian costumes on an ornate set with carved arches and statues, depicting a royal scene.

The birth of Indian cinema

A still from Raja Harishchandra (1913), India's first full-length feature...

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