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History CH 6 - Entertainment and History — Social Studies STD 10 — Question

Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 10Social StudiesHistory CH 6 - Entertainment and History3 Marks
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Identify the given picture and write about his contribution:

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Answer

  1. The given picture is of Dadasaheb Phalke who is known as the Father of Indian Film Industry.
  2. He released the first movie ‘Raja Harishchandra’ in Mumbai in 1913. He directed the movie which was entirely processed in India for the first time.
  3. He made silent movies named as Mohini- Bhasmasur, Savitri-Satyavana.
  4. He also made documentaries on the rock cut caves of Verul and pilgrim centres of Nashik and Tryambakeshwar. Later, he made historical and mythological movies.
  5. The Government of India has honoured him by instituting Dadasaheb Phalke Award given for lifetime contribution to cinema, which is considered one of the most prestigious awards.

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