Dhundiraj Govind Phalke

Dhundiraj Govind Phalke Trailers

Satyavadi Raja Harishchandra Trailer

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

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Total trailers found: 18

Satyavan Savitri Trailer (1914)

16 July 1914

Princess Savitri marries Satyavan, an exiled prince. However, their blissful married life is threatened when she learns of his prophesied death.

Mohini Bhasmasur Trailer (1913)

01 November 1913

The plot of the film revolves around the Hindu mythological story of Mohini and Bhasmasur. At over five hours, it inaugurated the tradition of Indian cinematic epics and was the first Indian film to feature actresses.

Satyavadi Raja Harishchandra Trailer (1917)

24 March 1917

Raja Harishchandra Trailer (1913)

21 April 1913

Revolves around the noble and righteous king, Harishchandra, who first sacrifices his kingdom, followed by his wife and eventually his children to honor his promise to the sage Vishwamitra.

Khod Modali Trailer (1925)

15 January 1925

Two ladies dress to go out and then check over a crop of rice.

The Childhood of Krishna Trailer (1919)

07 March 1919

The playmates of Krishna are insulted by a female villager who splashes water on them. They take revenge by stealing butter from her house.

Sinahsta Parvani Trailer (1919)

01 January 1919

Fragments of actuality coverage of the great Hindu festival of the Kumbh Mela held in Nasik.

Growth of a Pea Plant Trailer (1912)

14 March 1912

First Motion short film in india created by Dadasaheb Phalke

Tilak's Week Trailer (1915)

01 January 1915

The Dreamland of Ganjandrao Trailer (1913)

31 December 1913

By Dadasaheb Phalke

Chitrapat Kase Tayar Kartat Trailer (1917)

04 October 1917

'How Films Are Made' (1917), a Satish Bahadur's documentary. All of these shots appear to have been taken during the shooting of the 1917 remake.

Birth of Shri Krishna Trailer (1918)

19 May 1918

This film begins with the invocation of 'almighty god' at a river where several people are gathered. The child god Krishna rises out of the water astride the demon snake Kaliya.

Bhakta Pralhad Trailer (1926)

01 January 1926

Drawn from the Vishnu Purana, this legend tells of Prahlad, the son of the demon tyrant Hiranyakshapu.

Setu Bandhan Trailer (1932)

01 January 1932

The first cinematic portrayal of the Hindu epic Ramayana tale featuring villagers constructing a giant bridge.

The Burning of Lanka Trailer (1917)

01 January 1917

Lanka Dahan (Lanka Aflame) is a 1917 Indian silent film directed by Dhundiraj Govind Phalke (Dadasaheb Phalke).

The Descent of the Ganges Trailer (1937)

06 August 1937

This is a Puranic tale, which, by all accounts, was a grand mythological spectacle full of miracles and fantasy scenes with special effects.

Bricklaying Trailer (1922)

01 May 1922

Footage of bricklayers shot by film pioneer DB Phalke

Animated Coins Trailer (1916)

01 January 1916

Short silent film produced and directed by Dhundiraj Govind Phalke