Raja Harishchandra (Marathi: राजा हरिश्चंद्र Rājā Hariścandra) is a 1913 Indian silent film, directed and produced by Indian icon Dadasaheb Phalke, and is the first full-length Indian feature film.The film was based on the legend of Raja Harishchandra, recounted in the Ramayana and Mahabharata. Although a silent film with intertitles in English and Hindi, its cast and staff was Marathi and it is therefore often regarded as the first Marathi film as well.
The film marked a historic benchmark in the film industry in India. Only one print of the film was made and shown at the Coronation Cinematograph. It was a commercial success and paved the way for more such films.
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Raja harishchandra was a remarkable film for all time not only because it was the first film of indian cinema but also because it was the film which covers the story of the king who never lies to anyone.
We also know Raja Harishchandra as Satyavadi Harishchandra because of this quality.
This is an Inspirational Film and everybody specially teenagers and children should watch the copies of this film to understand the value of truthfulness and kindness in life and should salute the man who made this outstanding silent movie.
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