Dhundiraj Govind Phalke popularly known as Dadasaheb Phalke, (April 30, 1870 - February 16, 1944) is known as the father of Indian cinema.

Dadasaheb Phalke was born in Nasik. He joined Sir J. J. School of Arts, Bombay in 1885. He made films for about three decades from 1910 to 1940, mostly in the role of director.

The Dadasaheb Phalke Award was instituted in his honour.

Filmography

• Raja Harishchandra (1913)

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