Dadasaheb Phalke
Dhundiraj Govind Phalke (30 April 1870 – 16 February 1944) was an Indian producer-director-screenwriter. He is known as the father of Indian cinema.[1][2][3] The Dadasaheb Phalke Award, awarded to people who worked for a long time to the Indian cinema, was created in his honor by the Government of India in 1969.
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| Born | Dhundiraj Govind Phalke 30 April 1870 |
| Died | 16 February 1944 (aged 73) Nashik, Bombay, British India |
| Alma mater | Sir J. J. School of Art |
| Occupation | Movie director, producer, screenwriter |
| Years active | 1913–1937 |
References
- Vatave, Bapu; Trust, National Book (2004). Dadasaheb Phalke, the father of Indian cinema. National Book Trust. ISBN 978-81-237-4319-6. Retrieved 2012-11-17.
- Sachin Sharma, TNN 28 June 2012, 03.36AM IST (2012-06-28). "Godhra forgets its days spent with Dadasaheb Phalke - Times Of India". Articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Archived from the original on 2013-11-01. Retrieved 2012-11-17.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - Vilanilam, J. V. (2005). Mass Communication in India: A Sociological Perspective. New Delhi: Sage Publications. p. 128. ISBN 978-81-7829-515-2.
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