Dhundiraj Govind Phalke (Pronunciation: [d̪ʱuɳɖiɾaːd͡ʒ pʰaːɭke]; 30 April 1870 – 16 February 1944), popularly known as Dadasaheb Phalke, was an Indian producer, director and screenwriter, widely regarded as "the Father of Indian cinema ". Learn about the life and achievements of Dadasaheb Phalke , the visionary who made India's first feature film in 1913. Discover how he overcame challenges, introduced new techniques, and inspired generations of filmmakers. Dadasaheb Phalke was a film director who is considered the father of Indian cinema. Phalke was credited with making India’s first indigenous feature film and spawning the burgeoning Indian film industry. A talented film technician, Phalke experimented with a variety of special effects and trick photography to bring to life mythological themes, which formed the core of his large body of work. In 1969, the Government of India instituted the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, the highest honor in Indian cinema , awarded annually at the National Film Awards. This lifetime achievement award commemorates his invaluable contribution to the growth and evolution of the Indian film industry.
