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Also Known As Dhundiraj Govind Phalke
Born April 30, 1870 • India
Died February 16, 1944 (aged 73) • Nashik • India
Notable Works “Lanka Dahan” • “Mohini Bhasmasur” • “Raja Harishchandra”

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