Question: who is the father of indian film industry
Answer: Dhundiraj Govind Phalke ( Marathi : धुंडीराज गोविंद फाळके ) , popularly known as Dadasaheb Phalke ( Marathi : दादासाहेब फाळके ) ( pronunciation ( help info ) ) ( 30 April 1870 -- 16 February 1944 ) , was an Indian producer - director - screenwriter , known as the Father of Indian cinema .