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. He made India's first feature-length film, Raja Harishchandra, in 1913. The award is considered the highest honor in the Indian film industry and is given annually to individuals who have made significant contributions to the field.

Dadasaheb Phalke
Born	Dhundiraj Govind Phalke 30 April 1870 Tryambakeshwar, Bombay Presidency, British India
Died	16 February 1944(1944-02-16) (aged 73) Nashik, Bombay, British India
Alma mater	Sir J. J. School of Art
Occupation(s)	Movie director, producer, screenwriter
Years active	1913–1937