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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[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

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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