DHUNDIRAJ GOVIND PHALKE

Dhundiraj Govind Phalke
Dhundiraj Govind Phalke
Gender: Male
Known for: Directing
Birthday: April 30, 1870
Deathday: February 16, 1944
Place of Birth: 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 transitioned from photography to filmmaking, even incorporating magic tricks for visual effects. The prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award honors his immense contribution to Indian cinema.Film City is officially knwon as Dadasaheb Phalke Chitranagari and is an integrated film studio complex situated in Goregaon East, Mumbai in India.He hasmade outstanding contribution to Indian Cinema.

Filmography

Production

Writer, Director
Screenplay, Director of Photography, Director, Writer
Screenplay, Director
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Producer, Writer, Director
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Cinematography, Director, Writer, Producer
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