Dhundiraj Govind Phalke

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.