Raja Harishchandra

Apr 21, 1913

0h 40m

★ 5.2

Overview

Revolves around the noble and righteous king, Harishchandra, who first sacrifices his kingdom, followed by his wife and eventually his children to honor his promise to the sage Vishwamitra.

Genres

History

Drama

Production Companies

Phalke's Films

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Cast

Raja Harishchandra

D.D. Dabke

Taramati

P.G. Sane

Rohitas

Bhalachandra D. Phalke

Vishwamitra

G.V. Sane

Dattatreya Kshirsagar

Dattatreya Telang

Ganpat G. Shinde

Vishnu Hari Aundhkar

Anna Salunke

Nath T. Telang

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