Dhundiraj Govind Phalke Movies

Revolves around the noble and righteous king, Harishchandra, who first sacrifices his kingdom, followed by his wife and eventually his children to...

This film begins with the invocation of 'almighty god' at a river where several people are gathered. The child god Krishna rises out of the water...

First Motion short film in india created by Dadasaheb Phalke

The playmates of Krishna are insulted by a female villager who splashes water on them. They take revenge by stealing butter from her house. When they...

Two ladies dress to go out and then check over a crop of rice.

The plot of the film revolves around the Hindu mythological story of Mohini and Bhasmasur. At over five hours, it inaugurated the tradition of Indian...

Lanka Dahan (Lanka Aflame) is a 1917 Indian silent film directed by Dhundiraj Govind Phalke (Dadasaheb Phalke). Phalke also wrote the film based on...

The first cinematic portrayal of the Hindu epic Ramayana tale featuring villagers constructing a giant bridge.

Drawn from the Vishnu Purana, this legend tells of Prahlad, the son of the demon tyrant Hiranyakshapu. Prahlad disobeys his father by worshipping the...

Footage of bricklayers shot by film pioneer DB Phalke

Princess Savitri marries Satyavan, an exiled prince. However, their blissful married life is threatened when she learns of his prophesied death.

Short silent film produced and directed by Dhundiraj Govind Phalke

By Dadasaheb Phalke

Fragments of actuality coverage of the great Hindu festival of the Kumbh Mela held in Nasik.

'How Films Are Made' (1917), a Satish Bahadur's documentary. All of these shots appear to have been taken during the shooting of the 1917 remake.