100 YEARS OF INDIAN CINEMA....RAJA HARISHCHANDRA by Pratim Das
100 YEARS OF INDIAN CINEMA....RAJA HARISHCHANDRA...WATERCOLOUR..12 INCH*10 INCH...Raja Harishchandra (Marathi: राजा हरिशà¥à¤šà¤‚दà¥à¤° RÄjÄ HariÅ›candra) is a 1913 Indian silent film, directed and produced by Indian icon Dadasaheb Phalke, and is the first full-length Indian feature film. The film was based on the legend of Raja Harishchandra, recounted in the Ramayana and Mahabharata. The film marked a historic benchmark in the film industry in India. Only one print of the film was made and shown at the Coronation Cinematograph. It was a commercial success and paved the way for more such films. Directed by Dadasaheb Phalke Produced by Dadasaheb Phalke for Phalke's Films Written by Dadasaheb Phalke Story by Ranchhodbai Udayram Starring D. D. Dabke P. G. Sane Cinematography Trymbak B. Telang Release date(s) 3 May 1913 Running time 40 minutes Country India Language Silent film

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