A Marathi, Dadasaheb Phalke, whose real name was Dhundiraj Govind Phalke, is credited with making Raja Harishchandra, the first feature film in India, and is thus called the father of Indian cinema. He did everything for the project – production, writing and direction. He even built the set himself and[Read More…]
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Comedian Kapil Sharma to get another Dadasaheb Phalke Award
Stand-up comedian turned actor Kapil Sharma has been chosen for Dadasaheb Phalke Academy Award, suggests reports. This is going to be his second academy award. Last time in 2014, the popular comedian arrived at the venue so late that he had to collect his trophy from a stage coordinator backstage.[Read More…]