Harishchandrachi Factory

Harishchandrachi Factory

2009 · 96 min · ★ 6.5 · Comedy, Drama, History

In 1913 India's cinema industry is born from Dadasaheb Phalke's efforts to make Raja Harishchandra (1913), India's first feature-length B&W silent film.

Directed by Paresh Mokashi · Written by Paresh Mokashi

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