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Harishchandrachi Factory

2009-01-15 · 96 min · ★ 6.5

Comedy · Drama · History

In 1913 India's cinema industry is born from Dadasaheb Phalke's efforts to make Raja Harishchandra (1913), India's first feature-length B&W silent film.

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Directors
Paresh Mokashi
Production companies
Mayasabha Karmanuk Mandali
Countries
India
Status
Released

Top Cast

Nandu MadhavDadasaheb Phalke
Vibhavari DeshpandeSaraswati Phalke
Atharva KarveMahadev Phalke
Mohit GokhaleBhalachandra Phalke
Ketan KarandeDeshmukh
Sandeep MehtaParikh
Hrishikesh JoshiHrishikesh JoshiPahila Bandhu
Uday LagooDusara Bandhu
Shrirang GodbolePahila Sanatani
Dharmakirti SumantDusara Sanatani
Lee MacsweenBritish Inspector
Mangesh BhideMangesh BhideAbdulla

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