Father of Indian Cinema Dadasaheb Phalke Remembered on His 155th Birth Anniversary
Presentation: Kali Das Pandey
On the occasion of the 155th birth anniversary of Dadasaheb Phalke, the father of Indian cinema, a grand tribute event was organized at the Dadasaheb Phalke Chitranagari (Film City Studio), Goregaon, Mumbai. The ceremony was hosted by the Film City Studio management, and saw the presence of Phalke’s grandson Chandrashekhar Pusalkar, his wife Mridula Pusalkar, and their adopted daughter Neha Bandopadhyay, along with other family members, who collectively paid floral tributes at his statue.
Prominent figures from the Indian film industry, representatives from major cinema-related institutions, well-known Bollywood personalities, administrative officers from the Maharashtra government, and admirers from across the country also participated in the homage.
Dadasaheb Phalke, born as Dhundiraj Govind Phalke on April 30, 1870, in Trimbak (Nashik), Maharashtra, was a visionary director, producer, and screenwriter, widely regarded as the pioneer of Indian cinema. Over a 19-year-long career, he made 121 films, including 26 short films. His last silent film was Setubandhan, while his final feature film was Gangavataran.
He not only laid the foundation of Hindi cinema but also gave India its first Hindi feature film, Raja Harishchandra. In recognition of his monumental contribution, the Government of India instituted the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 1969, which remains the most prestigious honor in Indian cinema. The first recipient of this award was Devika Rani Chaudhary. In 1971, the Indian Postal Department also issued a commemorative stamp in his name.
Dadasaheb Phalke passed away on February 16, 1944, in Nashik. From a humble beginning with a mere investment of ₹20,000–25,000, the Indian film industry today is a multi-billion-dollar enterprise employing thousands, yet it still walks the path he carved. Though no longer among us, Phalke’s legacy, vision, and resilience continue to inspire generations of filmmakers, guiding them to move forward with patience and purpose.
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