Dhundiraj Govind Phalke Movies

  • 1913
    Raja Harishchandra

    Raja Harishchandra

    Raja Harishchandra

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

    Raja Harishchandra
  • 1918
    Birth of Shri Krishna

    Birth of Shri Krishna

    Birth of Shri Krishna

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    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...

    Birth of Shri Krishna
  • 1919
    The Childhood of Krishna

    The Childhood of Krishna

    The Childhood of Krishna

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

    The Childhood of Krishna
  • 1917
    The Burning of Lanka

    The Burning of Lanka

    The Burning of Lanka

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    Lanka Dahan (Lanka Aflame) is a 1917 Indian silent film directed by Dhundiraj Govind Phalke (Dadasaheb Phalke). Phalke also wrote the film based on...

    The Burning of Lanka
  • 1917
    Satyavadi Raja Harishchandra

    Satyavadi Raja Harishchandra

    Satyavadi Raja Harishchandra

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    Satyavadi Raja Harishchandra
  • 1926
    Bhakta Pralhad

    Bhakta Pralhad

    Bhakta Pralhad

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    Drawn from the Vishnu Purana, this legend tells of Prahlad, the son of the demon tyrant Hiranyakshapu. Prahlad disobeys his father by worshipping the...

    Bhakta Pralhad
  • 1912
    Growth of a Pea Plant

    Growth of a Pea Plant

    Growth of a Pea Plant

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    First Motion short film in india created by Dadasaheb Phalke

    Growth of a Pea Plant
  • 1913
    Mohini Bhasmasur

    Mohini Bhasmasur

    Mohini Bhasmasur

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    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...

    Mohini Bhasmasur
  • 1932
    Setu Bandhan

    Setu Bandhan

    Setu Bandhan

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

    Setu Bandhan
  • 1922
    Bricklaying

    Bricklaying

    Bricklaying

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    Footage of bricklayers shot by film pioneer DB Phalke

    Bricklaying
  • 1925
    Khod Modali

    Khod Modali

    Khod Modali

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

    Khod Modali
  • 1915
    Tilak's Week

    Tilak's Week

    Tilak's Week

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    Tilak's Week
  • 1914
    Satyavan Savitri

    Satyavan Savitri

    Satyavan Savitri

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

    Satyavan Savitri
  • 1916
    Laxmicha Galicha

    Laxmicha Galicha

    Laxmicha Galicha

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    Short silent film produced and directed by Dhundiraj Govind Phalke

    Laxmicha Galicha
  • 1913
    The Dreamland of Ganjandrao

    The Dreamland of Ganjandrao

    The Dreamland of Ganjandrao

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    By Dadasaheb Phalke

    The Dreamland of Ganjandrao
  • 1919
    Sinahsta Parvani

    Sinahsta Parvani

    Sinahsta Parvani

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

    Sinahsta Parvani
  • 1917
    Chitrapat Kase Tayar Kartat

    Chitrapat Kase Tayar Kartat

    Chitrapat Kase Tayar Kartat

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    '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.

    Chitrapat Kase Tayar Kartat