How Dada saaheb phalke made India’s first film “Raja Harishchandra”?

Dadasaheb Phalke, also known as the “father of Indian cinema,” made his first film, “Raja Harishchandra,” in 1913. He was inspired to make the film after watching a silent film, “The Life of Christ,” in 1910.

To make the film, Dadasaheb Phalke had to overcome many obstacles. He had no previous experience in filmmaking, and there was no film industry in India at that time. He had to travel to London to learn about filmmaking and purchase the necessary equipment.

When he returned to India, he faced further challenges. He had to convince his family and friends to invest in his project, and he had to find actors willing to work in a medium that was new and untested.

Despite these challenges, Dadasaheb Phalke persevered, and “Raja Harishchandra” was finally released in 1913. The film was a commercial success and marked the beginning of the Indian film industry.

Dadasaheb Phalke continued to make films, and his contributions to Indian cinema are widely recognized and celebrated. In his honor, the Indian government instituted the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, the highest award in Indian cinema, in 1969.