On April 30, 1870, in Trimbak, Maharashtra, Dhundiraj Govind Phalke, fondly known as Dadasaheb Phalke, was born. His profound impact on Indian cinema earned him the title of the Father of Indian Cinema. Inspired by the film ‘The Life of Christ’, which he watched in May 1910, Phalke embarked on a journey to create Indian mythological films, leading to the birth of Indian cinema’s first feature film, ‘Raja Harishchandra’, released on May 3, 1913. Despite numerous challenges, including financial constraints, Phalke mortgaged his assets to bring his vision to life. ‘Raja Harishchandra’ marked not only the inception of Indian feature films but also a significant milestone in indigenous cinematic storytelling. Over a career spanning 19 years, Phalke crafted a total of 95 films and 26 short films, leaving an indelible mark on Indian cinema. His historical contributions led to the establishment of the prestigious ‘Dada Saheb Phalke Award’ by the Government of India in 1969, recognizing excellence in Indian cinema.
This Day in The History Celebrating Dadasaheb Phalke The Father of Indian Cinema
On April 30, 1870, in Trimbak, Maharashtra, Dhundiraj Govind Phalke, fondly known as Dadasaheb Phalke, was born. His profound impact on Indian cinema earned him the title of the Father of Indian Cinema. Inspired by the film 'The Life of Christ', which he watched in May 1910, Phalke embarked on a journey to create Indian mythological films, leading to the birth of Indian cinema's first feature film, 'Raja Harishchandra', released on May 3, 1913. Despite numerous challenges, including financial constraints, Phalke mortgaged his assets to bring his vision to life. 'Raja Harishchandra' marked not only the inception of Indian feature films but also a significant milestone in indigenous cinematic storytelling. Over a career spanning 19 years, Phalke crafted a total of 95 films and 26 short films, leaving an indelible mark on Indian cinema. His historical contributions led to the establishment of the prestigious 'Dada Saheb Phalke Award' by the Government of India in 1969, recognizing excellence in Indian cinema.
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