Dhundiraj Govind Phalke, popularly known as Dadasaheb Phalke was an Indian producer-director-screenwriter, known as the father of Indian Cinema
Starting with his debut film,Raja Harishchandra in 1913, now known as India's first full-length feature, he made 95 movies and 26 short films in his career spanning 19 years, till 1937, including his most noted works: Mohini Bhasmasur (1913), Satyavan Savitri (1914), Lanka Dahan (1917), Shri Krishna Janma (1918) and Kaliya Mardan (1919)
Dadasaheb Phalke Award for lifetime contribution to cinema, was instituted in his honour by the Govt of India in 1969.The award comprises of a Swarna Kamal, a cash Prize of Rs. 10,00,000/- (Rupees Ten Lakhs) and a shawl.
A postage stamp, bearing his face, was released by India Post to honour him in 1971
Starting with his debut film,Raja Harishchandra in 1913, now known as India's first full-length feature, he made 95 movies and 26 short films in his career spanning 19 years, till 1937, including his most noted works: Mohini Bhasmasur (1913), Satyavan Savitri (1914), Lanka Dahan (1917), Shri Krishna Janma (1918) and Kaliya Mardan (1919)
Dadasaheb Phalke Award for lifetime contribution to cinema, was instituted in his honour by the Govt of India in 1969.The award comprises of a Swarna Kamal, a cash Prize of Rs. 10,00,000/- (Rupees Ten Lakhs) and a shawl.
Dadasaheb Phalke Award Winners 1969 to 2013
A postage stamp, bearing his face, was released by India Post to honour him in 1971
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