
Dhundiraj Govind Phalke
Known for
Directing
Born
April 30, 1870
Birthplace
Nashik, Maharashtra, India
Died
February 16, 1944 (aged 73)
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 kn...
Best known work
Filmography
1937
The Descent of the GangesDirector, Writer
1932
Setu BandhanWriter, Director, Director of Photography, Screenplay
1926
Bhakta PralhadDirector, Screenplay
1925
Khod ModaliDirector
1922
BricklayingDirector
1919
The Childhood of KrishnaDirector, Writer
1919
Sinahsta ParvaniDirector
1918
Birth of Shri KrishnaDirector, Writer
1917
Chitrapat Kase Tayar KartatDirector
1917
Satyavadi Raja HarishchandraDirector, Producer, Writer
1917
The Burning of LankaDirector, Writer, Producer
1916
Animated CoinsDirector
1915
Tilak's WeekWriter, Director, Producer
1914
Satyavan SavitriWriter, Director, Producer
1913
The Dreamland of GanjandraoDirector
1913
Mohini BhasmasurDirector, Producer, Writer
1913
Raja HarishchandraProducer, Writer, Director, Cinematography
1912
Growth of a Pea PlantDirector




