Harishchandrachi Factory


Harishchandrachi Factory is a 2009 Marathi film, directed by Paresh Mokashi, depicting the struggle of Dadasaheb Phalke in making Raja Harishchandra in 1913: India's first feature film, the birth of Indian cinema.
The film is the directorial debut of Paresh Mokashi who won the Best Director award at Pune International Film Festival, where the film was shown. In September 2009, it was selected as India's official entry to Academy Award in the Best Foreign Language Film Category, making it the second film, after Shwaas, in Marathi cinema to receive this honour.

Overview

The film depicts the making of India's first full-length feature film by Dadasaheb Phalke.

Cast

The film was officially released in India on 29 January 2010 and received critical appreciation.

Awards and honours