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Dadasaheb Phalke was an Indian producer-director-screenwriter, known as the father of Indian Cinema. He is the producer and director of the first full-length Indian feature film Raja Harishchandra.

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Who was the first recipient of the Dada Saheb Phalke award?

Devika Rani Chaudhuri Roerich, ACTRESS, in 1969


Who was the first 'Film-Director' of India?

First Film-Director of India was Dada Saheb Phalke.


Who is the first person from south India had received the dada sahib phalke award?

Dr Rajkumar from Kannada film industry


Who started Bollywood?

Bollywood the term coined was earlier for the Hindi cinema going in Bombay now know as Mumbai. While there was bollywood there were many other cinemas which were also going on in rest of India in their respective local languages. But due to use of more advanced technology and with huge visitor list as in year 1913 it was the only cinema that was producing films in Hindi language so as to reach large number of peoples which made it to gain popularity. The key person who was behind all this was Mr. Dadasaheb Phalke on who's name now the biggest award in Indian cinema is given i.e. Dadasaheb Phalke Award. He started making the film prior to 1910 only but at that time women's were not allowed to work in films with other man so it took 3 years for a very short length first silent feature film to come on screen which was Raja Harishchandra which was 40 minutes in length and all roles were performed by man only.


What is the time limit for an Academy Award acceptance speech?

It depends on the award and the award winner. The Oscar winner for the Best Makeup award is not going to receive as much time in the spotlight as a veteran actor who becomes a first-time Academy Award recipient. In general, the time limit is about 45 seconds, after which the orchestra begins to signal that the show must go on.

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Who was first recipient of Dadasaheb Phalke Award from the NE State?

Bhupen Hazarika; singer, music director and lyricist was the first from the NE State, Assam to get Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 1992.


When was Dadasaheb Phalke Lifetime Achievement Award for Indian cinema was instituted?

Dadasaheb Phalke Award was instituted in 1969; the birth centenary year of Dadasaheb.


Who was the first recipient of the Dada Saheb Phalke award?

Devika Rani Chaudhuri Roerich, ACTRESS, in 1969


Who was the first 'Film-Director' of India?

First Film-Director of India was Dada Saheb Phalke.


Who was the first person recipient of Dada Saheb Phalke Award?

devika rani roerich


Who was the first lady recipient of Dada Saheb Phalke Award?

Devika Rani - Actress in 1970


What is dadasaheb phalke's caste?

Dada Sahib Phalke is the greatest name in Film Industry. He is the person who created India's first Movie. His caste is Phalke which are Brahmin's.


First Hindi movie released?

The first Hindi movie ever released was "Raja Harishchandra". It was directed by Dadasaheb Phalke.


When was Dev Anand honoured with Dada Saheb Phalke Award?

Dev Anand was honoured With Dada Saheb Phalke Award in 2002.


In which year Dada saheb phalke award started?

Dada Saheb Phalke Award was started in 1969. It is because it was the birth anniversary of century of Dada Saheb Phalke. He was the first director of India.


What was the title of indias first features film made by dadasaheb phalke?

Raja Harishchandra was his and India's first feature film. It was a silent film aired in 1913.


Who was the first recipient of the Indian National Film Award for Best Actor?

Uttam Kumar was the first recipient of National Film Award for Best Actor in 1968.