
Dhundiraj Govind Phalke
Born
April 30, 1870
Died
February 16, 1944 (73 years old)
Known For
Directing
Place of Birth
India
Dhundiraj Govind Phalke famously known as Dadasaheb Phalke was an Indian producer-director-screenwriter, known as "the Father of Indian cinema". His debut film, Raja Harishchandra, was the first Indian movie released in 1913.