On This Day In 1913: India's Cinematic Journey Begins With Raja Harishchandra

[{"selector":"#anim-8ec33f68-2103-4b02-aa45-f8c4d683cd06 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] India's journey into cinema begins with Raja Harishchandra —the first feature film ever made in India.

[{"selector":"#anim-59b52940-8de1-4e46-a208-2b7f01e2b2f3 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Directed by the legendary Dadasaheb Phalke, Raja Harishchandra paved the way for India's rich cinematic heritage.

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[{"selector":"#anim-b4f269d7-cb81-45b2-9759-3c256c64b850 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Released in 1913, it ran for over an hour—an unprecedented achievement at the time. .

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