Dadasaheb Phalke

 Dadasaheb Phalke was born in Tryambakeshwar, Maharashtra in 1870. He was interested in the arts from a young age, and after completing his education, he started working as a photographer and lithographer in Godhra, Gujarat. In 1911, he went to London to learn filmmaking and returned to India to produce his first film, Raja Harishchandra, two years later.

Raja Harishchandra was a landmark film in Indian cinema, and it paved the way for the growth of the Indian film industry. Phalke went on to produce and direct several other films, including Lanka Dahan, Shri Krishna Janma, and Kaliya Mardan. He was known for his attention to detail, his use of special effects, and his ability to bring Indian mythology to life on the screen.

the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, which is named in his honor and is the highest award given for lifetime achievement in Indian cinema. He passed away in 1944, but his legacy lives on in Indian cinema, and he continues to inspire generations of filmmakers to this day.

Dadasaheb Phalke, who is considered the father of Indian cinema, was a visionary filmmaker who produced and directed several films during his career. Here is a list of some of his notable films:

  1. Raja Harishchandra (1913)
  2. Mohini Bhasmasur (1913)
  3. Satyavan Savitri (1914)
  4. Lanka Dahan (1917)
  5. Shri Krishna Janma (1918)
  6. Kaliya Mardan (1919)
  7. Shri Krishna Janmastami (1920)
  8. Bhakta Vidur (1921)
  9. Draupadi Vastrapaharan (1921)
  10. Maya Bazaar (1923)
  11. Setubandhan (1932)

These films were made during the silent era of Indian cinema and were primarily based on Indian mythology and historical subjects. Dadasaheb Phalke was known for his attention to detail, use of special effects, and ability to bring Indian mythology to life on the screen.

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