Who among the following is known as the 'Father of Indian Cinema'?

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NTPC CBT-I (Held On: 11 Jan 2021 Shift 1)

Answer 1

The correct answer is Dadasaheb Phalke.

Key Points

Dadasaheb Phalke is known as the 'Father of Indian Cinema'.
- Dadasaheb Phalke is known as “the Father of Indian Cinema” because he introduced the beauty of the cinematic experience in India.
- He was an Indian director, producer screenwriter, editor, and distributor.
- His debut film, Raja Harishchandra, was the first Indian movie released in 1913 and is now known as India's first full-length feature film.
- In a 19-year-career span, he worked on 95 feature films and 27 short films.
- His last film, Gangavataran (1937) was the only film made by Dadasaheb with sound and dialogues.

Additional Information

The Dada Saheb Phalke Award is India’s highest award in cinema given annually by the Government of India for its lifetime contribution to Indian Cinema.
- It was instituted in 1969.
- Devika Rani was the first winner of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award.