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Who directed India's first publicly released film, Raja Harishchandra?A. V G DhamaleB. V ShantaramC. Bimal RoyD. Dada Saheb Phalke1. C2. A3. B4. D

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 4 : D

The correct answer is Dada Saheb Phalke.

  • Phalke completed filming in six months and 27 days producing a film of 3,700 feet (1,100 m), about four reels.

  • The Dadasaheb Phalke Awards is India's highest award in cinema.
    • This award is given annually at the National Films Awards.
    • The very first recipient of this award was Devika Rani who received it in 1969 on the occasion of the 17th National Films Awards.
    • Dadasaheb Phalke is known as the 'Father of Indian Cinema'.
    • The first recipient of this award was Devika Rani. 
    • The award comprises of a Swarna Kamal, a Cash Prize of Rs. 10,00,000/- (Rupees Ten Lakhs)certificate, silk scroll and a shawl.


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