"The inspiration for the film came from Dadasaheb Phalke. His adventure of film making is the basis of the film, says Paresh Mokashi, director and writer of the film. Harishchandrachi Factory — which faced competition from 15 films including New York and Delhi 6 — captures the first two years of Phalke's cinematic career. The two-hour-long film starts with Phalke giving up his printing business after a fight with his partner. Soon, he accidentally comes across a tent theatre, screening a silent film. An awestruck Phalke decided to make a film and was encouraged by his wife and two enthusiastic children. The Oscar-nominated film ends with Phalke delivering Indian film industry's first hit using his advertising acumen."
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Dadasaheb Phalke
Dhundiraj Govind Phalke (April 30, 1870 – February 16, 1944) was an Indian producer-director-screenwriter, known as the father of Indian cinema. His deep interests in magic, theatre and painting are amply reflected in his films. His debut film was Raja Harishchandra in 1913,which was India's first full-length feature. He went to make 95 movies and 26 short films during his career spanning 19 years, till 1937. The Government of India has honoured him by instituting The Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 1
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