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Raja Harishchandra (1913) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1913 · 40 mins
- Directed by
- Dhundiraj Govind Phalke
- Starring
- Dattatreya Kshirsagar, P.G. Sane, Bhalachandra D. Phalke, G.V. Sane, D.D. Dabke, Dattatreya Telang
The story follows the virtuous king Harishchandra, whose steadfast sense of duty compels him to surrender his kingdom, accept exile, and even sacrifice his beloved wife and children, all to fulfill a promise made to the sage Vishwamitra. His unwavering commitment to truth and dharma is tested through profound loss and hardship.
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