King Harishchandra

Raja Harishchandra

India

1913

40 Min

Black and White

1.33:1

Silent

Currently 3.7/5 Stars.
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SCR Dhundiraj Govind Phalke, Ranchhodbai Udayram

DP Dhundiraj Govind Phalke, Trymbak B. Telang

CAST D.D. Dabke, P.G. Sane, Bhalachandra D. Phalke, G.V. Sane, Dattatreya Kshirsagar, Dattatreya Telang, Ganpat G. Shinde, Vishnu Hari Aundhkar, Anna Salunke, Nath T. Telang

Synopsis

Directed and produced by Dadasaheb Phalke, it is the first full-length Indian feature film. The film was based on the legend of King Harishchandra, recounted in the “Ramayana” and the “Mahabharata”. The film revolves around the noble and righteous king, Harishchandra, who first sacrifices his kingdom, followed by his wife and eventually his children to honor his promise to the sage Vishwamitra. In the end, pleased by his high morals, the gods are pleased and restore his former glory, and further bestow him with divine blessings. —Wikipedia