Dadasaheb Torne
Indian director and producer
Born
Died
1960
66 years ago — 70 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
India
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A pioneer in Indian cinema, directed the first full-length Indian feature film, Raja Harishchandra, in 1913. Also produced and directed numerous silent films, contributing significantly to the early development of the Indian film industry. Established the first Indian film studio, Maharashtra Film Company, which played a crucial role in film production during the silent film era.
Directed Raja Harishchandra
Established Maharashtra Film Company
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