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Dhundiraj Govind Phalke, famously known as Dadasaheb Phalke, is considered to be the father of Indian cinema. He was born on April 30, 1870 in Trimbak, British India (now in Maharashtra, India). He is credited with making India’s first feature film, Raja Harishchandra, in 1913.

Phalke’s early life was spent in poverty. He had a keen interest in art and theatre, and was inspired by the stories of Hindu mythology. He studied art in Kala Bhavan, a college in Baroda, and worked as a draftsman and photographer in the Archaeological Survey of India. He also worked as a lithographer and a painter.

In 1912, Phalke attended a screening of the silent film Life of Christ in Bombay. He was so inspired by the film that he decided to make his own feature film. He travelled to London to learn the art of filmmaking, and then returned to India to make his first film, Raja Harishchandra. The film was released in 1913 and was a huge success.

Phalke went on to make several more films, including Mohini Bhasmasur (1913), Satyavan Savitri (1914), Lanka Dahan (1917), and Kaliya Mardan (1919). He also founded the Hindustan Film Company in 1918, which produced several of his films.

Phalke was an innovator in the field of Indian cinema. He was the first to use the technique of double exposure, and he also experimented with special effects. He was also one of the first to use intertitles to explain the story. He was also the first to introduce playback singing in Indian films.

Phalke was an advocate for the use of Indian languages in films. He wanted to make films that would appeal to the Indian audience, and he believed that Indian languages were the best way to do this. He also encouraged the use of Indian actors and actresses in his films.

Phalke’s legacy lives on in Indian cinema. He is remembered for his pioneering work in the field of Indian cinema, and for his contributions to the development of the Indian film industry. He was honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 1969, which is given annually to recognise excellence in Indian cinema.

Phalke passed away on February 16, 1944 in Nashik, Maharashtra. He left behind a legacy that will continue to inspire generations of filmmakers. His work has been recognised and appreciated by film lovers all over the world. He will always be remembered as the father of Indian cinema.