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A list of films produced by the Hindi film industry based in Mumbai in 1913:

Birth of Hindi and Indian cinema

1913 marks the birth of Indian cinema. On 3 May 1913, Raja Harishchandra, directed and produced by Dadasaheb Phalke, was released at the Coronation Cinematograph in Mumbai — the first full-length Indian feature film. Made over seven months on a budget of approximately ₹15,000, the silent film told the story of the virtuous King Harishchandra from Hindu mythology.

Films released in 1913

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Raja Harishchandra Dadasaheb Phalke D. D. Dabke, Anna Salunke Mythological First Indian feature film; released 3 May 1913
Mohini Bhasmasur Dadasaheb Phalke Mythological Based on the story of Mohini and the demon Bhasmasur

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