Birthdate: April 30, 1870
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Tryambakeshwar, Bombay Presidency
Died: February 16, 1944
Dadasaheb Phalke, known as the Father of Indian cinema, was a pioneering producer-director-screenwriter who revolutionized the Indian film industry. His debut film, “Raja Harishchandra” in 1913, is hailed as India’s first full-length feature film. Over 19 years, Phalke created 95 feature-length films and 27 short films, including notable works like “Mohini Bhasmasur”, “Satyavan Savitri”, “Lanka Dahan”, “Shri Krishna Janma”, and “Kaliya Mardan”. His enduring legacy is celebrated through the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award, the highest honor in Indian cinema.
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