Lanka Dahan
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Lanka Dahan is a 1917 Indian silent film directed by Dadasaheb Phalke. Phalke also wrote the film based on an episode of the Hindu epic Ramayana, credited to Valmiki. The film was Phalke's second feat
Enranged Hanuman, played by Shinde.
Salunkhe in the role of Sita. Inset shows Hanuman giving the ring.
Dadasaheb Phalke
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Dhundiraj Govind Phalke, popularly known as Dadasaheb Phalke, was an Indian producer, director and screenwriter, widely regarded as "the Father of Indian cinema".
Lanka Dahan
…Lanka Dahan (English: Lanka Aflame) is a 1917 Indian silent film directed by Dadasaheb Phalke. Phalke also wrote the film based on an episode of the Hindu epic Ramayana, credited to Valmiki. The film was Phalke's second feature film after the…
Phalke seated on a chair with a small roll of film in his hands
Phalke on a 1971 stamp of India