About

Known credits:
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Birthday:
1870-04-30
Place of birth:
Nashik, Maharashtra, India
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Dhundiraj Govind Phalke

Overview

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.

The Dadasaheb Phalke Award, instituted by the Government of India in 1969, is the highest official recognition for lifetime contribution to Indian cinema. It remains one of the most prestigious honors in the Indian film industry. The first recipient of this award was legendary actress Devika Rani, who was honored at the 17th National Film Awards. In recognition of Dadasaheb Phalke’s invaluable contribution to cinema, India Post issued a commemorative postage stamp featuring his portrait in 1971. Additionally, in 2001, the Dadasaheb Phalke Academy in Mumbai introduced a separate honorary award for lifetime achievement in Indian cinema.

TMDB mini biography by: Ashvin Borad

Known for

Acting
1917 Satyavadi Raja Harishchandra Actor N/A
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Directing
1937 The Descent of the Ganges Directing Director N/A
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1932 Setu Bandhan Directing Director N/A
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1926 Bhakta Pralhad Directing Director N/A
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1925 Khod Modli Directing Director N/A
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1925 Khod Modali Directing Director N/A
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1922 Bricklaying Directing Director N/A
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1919 The Childhood of Krishna Directing Director 58
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1919 Sinahsta Parvani Directing Director N/A
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1918 Birth of Shri Krishna Directing Director 58
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1917 Chitrapat Kase Tayar Kartat Directing Director N/A
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1917 Satyavadi Raja Harishchandra Directing Director N/A
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1917 The Burning of Lanka Directing Director 59
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1916 Animated Coins Directing Director N/A
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1915 Tilak's Week Directing Director N/A
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1914 Satyavan Savitri Directing Director N/A
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1913 The Dreamland of Ganjandrao Directing Director N/A
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1913 Mohini Bhasmasur Directing Director N/A
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1913 Raja Harishchandra Directing Director 59
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1912 Growth of a Pea Plant Directing Director N/A
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Writing
1937 The Descent of the Ganges Writing Writer N/A
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1932 Setu Bandhan Writing Writer N/A
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1932 Setu Bandhan Writing Screenplay N/A
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1926 Bhakta Pralhad Writing Screenplay N/A
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1919 The Childhood of Krishna Writing Writer 58
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1918 Birth of Shri Krishna Writing Writer 58
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1917 Satyavadi Raja Harishchandra Writing Writer N/A
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1917 The Burning of Lanka Writing Writer 59
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1915 Tilak's Week Writing Writer N/A
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1914 Satyavan Savitri Writing Writer N/A
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1913 Mohini Bhasmasur Writing Writer N/A
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1913 Raja Harishchandra Writing Writer 59
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Production
1917 Satyavadi Raja Harishchandra Production Producer N/A
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1917 The Burning of Lanka Production Producer 59
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1915 Tilak's Week Production Producer N/A
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1914 Satyavan Savitri Production Producer N/A
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1913 Mohini Bhasmasur Production Producer N/A
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1913 Raja Harishchandra Production Producer 59
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Camera
1932 Setu Bandhan Camera Director of Photography N/A
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Crew
1913 Raja Harishchandra Crew Cinematography 59
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