Raja Harishchandra, directed by Dadasaheb Phalke, was released in 1913 and is considered to be the first Indian feature film.

Dadasaheb Phalke is considered to be the father of Indian cinema for his pioneering work in the early days of Indian filmmaking.

Lagaan, directed by Ashutosh Gowariker, won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival in 2001.

Dilip Kumar has won the most Filmfare Awards for Best Actor, with a total of 8 awards.

Nargis has won the most Filmfare Awards for Best Actress, with a total of 5 awards.

Mother India, directed by Mehboob Khan, was the first Indian film to be nominated for an Academy Award for Best Picture in 1958.

Satyajit Ray is known for his realistic and socially conscious films, such as Pather Panchali (1955) and Aparajito (1956).

Raj Kapoor is known for his commercial and masala films, such as Awara (1951) and Shree 420 (1955).

Bollywood is known for its elaborate song and dance sequences, which are often a major part of the film's narrative.

Bollywood is the Indian film industry based in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

Kollywood is the Indian film industry based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

Tollywood is the Indian film industry based in Hyderabad, Telangana.

Mollywood is the Indian film industry based in Kochi, Kerala.

Dangal, directed by Nitesh Tiwari, is the highest-grossing Indian film of all time, with a worldwide gross of over ₹2,000 crore.

Baahubali 2: The Conclusion, directed by S. S. Rajamouli, is the highest-grossing Indian film overseas, with a worldwide gross of over ₹1,700 crore.