Which Was The First Film Released In India?

By Anshika Verma19, Feb 2025 01:20 PMjagranjosh.com

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First feature film

The feature film that was released in India was Raja Harishchandra, it was the first ever film.

Raja Harishchandra

Raja Harishchandra was directed by the legendary Dadasaheb Phalke in the year 1913.

Who was the father of Indian cinema?

Dadasaheb Phalke was popularly known as the ‘Father of Indian Cinema.’

Story of the film

This particular film was based on the history of King Harishchandra's integrity and his life journey.

Olympia Theatre

This film was a blockbuster of that time and captivated the audience's attention at the Olympia Theatre before the debut.

Dadasaheb phalke work

Lanka dahan (1917), Bhasmasur Mohini (1913), Sairandari (1920), Shri Krishna janma (1918), and Shakuntala (1920) are his notable works.

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